Rajouri district

Rajouri is an administrative district in Jammu division that stretches across mountainous regions and fertile valleys. The landscape sits at about 915 meters in elevation and experiences a moderate climate varying between 8 and 23 degrees Celsius.

This region emerged as an ancient principality under Raja Prithvi Pal of the Mangral Rajput clan, who ruled from 1033 to 1192. During that period, the kingdom guarded the Pir Panchal Pass, a strategically important mountain crossing.

Two language communities, Pahari and Gojri speakers, shape daily life here alongside different religious traditions. This mix of languages and beliefs creates a diverse social fabric visible in how people interact.

Travel to the area is easiest along the Poonch Highway, which connects it to larger cities. Jammu Airport serves as the nearest air terminal, with Jammu itself about 150 kilometers away and Srinagar about 155 kilometers to the north.

The district is home to Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, a significant educational institution for the region. Its position near the border with Pakistan's Azad Kashmir shapes much of the political and social context of life here.

Location: Jammu division

Capital city: Rajauri

Shares border with: Kulgam district, Reasi district

Website: http://rajouri.nic.in

GPS coordinates: 33.25000,74.25000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 00:32