Rathsun

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Rathsun
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Rathsun, Beerwah, Budgam, Kashmir
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Rathsun
Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India
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Rathsun
Rathsun (India)
Coordinates: 34°00′20″N74°35′05″E / 34.0056°N 74.5847°E / 34.0056; 74.5847
Country India
Union territory Jammu and Kashmir
District Budgam
TehsilBeerwah
Government
  TypePanchayat
Area
  Total4.44 km2 (1.71 sq mi)
Elevation
1,595 m (5,233 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total5,907
  Density1,300/km2 (3,400/sq mi)
Languages
  Official Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, Dogri, English [1] [2]
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
193401
Vehicle registration JK04
Sex Ratio851 / 1000

Rathsun or Rathsoon is a village and block located in the Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district. It is situated at the base of the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas. It falls under the administrative division of tehsil Beerwah one of the nine tehsils of district Budgam. It is about 23.7 kilometres (14.7 mi) via Beerwah-Budgam Road from district headquarters Budgam, 7 km (4.3 mi) from sub-district headquarters Beerwah. Known as the Gateway of Doodhpathri and Gateway of Tosamaidan, it is situated 29 km (18 mi) away from Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. Magam, known as the Business Hub of Budgam district and the Gateway of Gulmarg, is nearest town to Rathsun (approximately 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) away).

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The Sukhnag (Sokhanag) River, known locally as the spring of solace, passes through Rathsun.

Geography

The total geographical area of village is 4.44 square kilometres (1.71 sq mi). It is located at an elevation of 1,595 ft (486 m) above the sea level. The landscape, mostly the agricultural field area, is made up of plateau-like terraces known as karewas. [3]

Demographics

Population

As of 2011 census, the population of Rathsun is 5,907 of which 3,191 are males while the remaining 2,716 are females and a total number of 1488 children below 6 years as per the report. There are about 596 houses in Rathsun village. [4]

Population (%)
Population
Males
54.02%
Females
45.98%
Distribution of Population [ citation needed ]

Religion

Religions
Religion
Islam
100%
Others
0%
Distribution of Population on Religion [ citation needed ]
Sects of Islam
Sects of Islam
Sunni
100%
Others
0%
Distribution of Sects on Religion [ citation needed ]

Economy

Much of the local economy is agricultural crops and some small time businesses such as shops and handicrafts.[ citation needed ]

Transport

The nearest airport from Rathsun is Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport. The nearest railway station is the Mazhom railway station.

Education

The 'Government Boys High School' is one of the oldest high school and besides this, some middle and primary schools are also operational in the village.[ citation needed ]

See also

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References

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  4. "Census of India: Search Details". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 3 August 2021.

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