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Town in Himachal Pradesh, India
Rehan
town
Rehan is located in Himachal PradeshRehanRehanLocation in Himachal Pradesh, IndiaShow map of Himachal PradeshRehan is located in IndiaRehanRehanRehan (India)Show map of India
Coordinates: 32°09′44″N 75°54′30″E / 32.1622804°N 75.9084141°E / 32.1622804; 75.9084141
Country India
StateHimachal Pradesh
DistrictKangra
Area
 • Total25 km (10 sq mi)
Population
 • Total12,000
 • Density480/km (1,200/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN176022
Telephone code01893
Vehicle registrationHP-88, HP-38
Nearest cityPathankot, Jassur, Kangra, DHARAMSHALA
Sex ratio910 /
Literacy90%%
Lok Sabha constituencyKangra- Chamba
Vidhan Sabha constituencyFatehpur

Rehan is a small town in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh state, in the north of India. It lies on the border of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. It is well-known as a juncture between the cities of Nurpur, Jawali and Pathankot. Pathankot is the nearest and largest city with two railway stations. It is also the place of Freedom fighter and then MLA of the constituency from 1952 to 1972 Comrade Shr. Ram Chandar, one of the close associates of Shaheed Bhagat Singh.

Rehan produces local honey, oil, cheese and vegetables, though it exports very little. Rehan is famous for Afghan pita hats. The majority of the population speak varieties of Western Pahari. There are many surrounding villages, including Dehri, Padhar, Bharal, Sakri, Chattar, Khukhnara and Bharmar.

The famous festival in Rehan in the name of Siddh Baba Shri Raja Ram takes place on 16 February each year.

Connectivity

By Air

Spicejet is running daily flights from New Delhi to Gagal Airport which is just 64 km from Rehan. Now Pathankot Airport just 36 km away from Rehan is opened up for commercial flights where Air India operates 3 days a week. Other Airports close to Rehan are Amritsar around 150 km and Jammu around 150 km from Rehan.

By Rail

Rehan is connected by narrow gauge railway from Pathankot. Approximate distance from Pathankot to Rehan is 36 km.

The kangra valley toy train also operates in the town. The nearest railway station is at Bharmar, 6 km from main bus stand.

Schools

  • Hans Raj Model Sr.sec.school Rehan
  • Kidsverse Playschool, Rehan
  • Comet Mensa sen. Sec. school
  • TAGORE MODEL SR. SEC.SCHOOL
  • DAV Public school
  • CRC Govt sen sec school
  • After School, Activity Center & Day Care Rehan
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