What is the population of Rasra, Uttar Pradesh?

Rasra has a population of approximately 10,000 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Rasra, Uttar Pradesh located?

Rasra is located in Uttar Pradesh, India, at approximate coordinates 25.8609°, 83.8556°.

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Rasra

Total population

10,000

Founded

1896

Elevation55 m

Land area6 km²

Coordinates25.86°, 83.86°

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City facts

Founded

1896

Elevation

55 m

Area

6 km²

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Overview

Rasra is a city and a municipal board in Ballia district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is one among six tehsils that come under Ballia district, Rasra is also known as Nath Nagri due to the presence of Nath Baba mandir which is a well known religious spot. In past the production of sugar from rotten sugarcanes lead to the city being named 'Rasra' which is a portmanteau word made-up of two hindi words 'Ras' (रस) meaning juice and 'Sada/Sara' (सड़ा) meaning rotten. It has an important market for the nearby villages. Lounglatta is the famous sweet of Rasra. Dussehra is one of two very prominent festivals, here, alongside Chhath. Rasra has top schools of district. Rasra has a busy fish market, chicken market and mutton narket. It has also Sadar Bazaar, Station Road Market, Hospital Complex Market, Mission Road Market, Kali Maa ka chauraha. This place is known for all religious cultures, and has many temples, churches and mosques.

History & geography

History

The area around Rasra, like the Auri area of Ballia district, was a part of the Kosala Mahajanpada in ancient times. In the medieval age this region was part of multiple ruling dynasties and became an important agrarian land holding under the local Sengar Rajputs in Lakhnesar pargana. A big historical site to be noticed in Rasra is Sri Nath Ji Temple which is related to an old tradition. Rasra is also called "Nath Nagri" due to the influence of the Nath Sampraday. During the late medieval period, Rasra became a fortified center under Sengar Rajputs, who resisted external control. In 1764, Balwant Singh who was the ruler of Narayan dynasty fought a two-day engagement here, after fierce fighting Balwant Singh captured the town . Hundreds of memorial stones sacred to the memory of the women who did Sati for their fallen husbands can be found near the large water tank (Kund) in the Nath Baba Temple . During the British Raj Rasra was a major center for resistance. It played an Important role in the Quit India Movement in early 1940s and was a hub of revolutionary activities, one such incident is [https://ballialive.in/17-august-1942-ballia-rasra-kand-five-freedom-fighters-martyred/ Rasra kand] occurred on 17th of August 1942.