Rathsun
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.
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.
Religion
Baba Hanifudin Reshi(R.A)
Economy
Much of the local economy is agricultural crops and some small time businesses such as shops and handicrafts.
Transport
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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. There are few private schools also in this village :- 1. Baba Hanifudin Reshi primary english medium school (since 1996) 2. Iqra primary english medium school 3. SN primary english medium school Besides these there are few religious seminaries also including Darul uloom Qasmai , anjuman tabligul islam darasgah and karwani islami international dargash to name a few .
See also
References
- ^ "The Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 2020" (PDF). The Gazette of India. 27 September 2020. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
- ^ "Parliament passes JK Official Languages Bill, 2020". Rising Kashmir. 23 September 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
- ^ Lawrence, Walter R., Sir (2005). The valley of Kashmir. New Delhi: Asian Educational Services. ISBN 81-206-1630-8. OCLC 65200978.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Census of India: Search Details". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
External links
Media related to Rathsoon at Wikimedia Commons