Reengus

Reengus
—  city  —
Coordinates
Country India
State Rajasthan
District(s) Sikar
Population 22,928 (2001)
Time zone IST (UTC+05:30)

Reengus is a town in Sikar District of Rajasthan in India. It is 63 km from Jaipur. Reengus is mainly famous due to its proximity to Khatushyamji. Many devotees travel their path on own foot with full enthusiasm.

One way from Reengus goes to Jaipur, second way goes to Sikar, and a third ways goes to Shrimadhopur. There is a temple of Khatushyamji at Reengas. There is a dharmshala near the temple that provides accommodation to the travelers . The town also has a girl's college . There is a well established railway station on the meter gauge railway. The most important trains running through are the Bhopal - Ajmer Express, Indore - Ajmer Express, Ratlam - Ajmer Express, Chetak Express and Shekhawati Express.

In Reengus, there is a famous temple of Bhairava, where a good number of pilgrims turn out.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census[1], Reengus had a population of 22,928. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Reengus has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 48%. In Reengus, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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