Thathri is a town situated in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. This town is known for its scenic beauty and is surrounded by lush green hills. One of the unique features of Thathri is its demonym, which is "Thathrian".
The term "Thathrian" was first used by a journalist of Thathri, Anzer Ayoob, in 2018. Since then, the term has become widely used by locals on social media and other platforms. The demonym "Thathrian" refers to the people or things associated with Thathri town.
Thathrian word is derived from Kashmiri phrase "Thathrih Hind" or "Thathreh in" meaning Belongs to Thathri.
Thathri is also the name of a sub-division in the Doda district, and the headquarters of this sub-division is located in Thathri town. The people who live in this sub-division are also referred to as "Thathrians".
The Thathrians are known for their hospitality, warmth, and traditional values. They are a diverse population of people from various ethnicities and religions who take pride in their sub division and its heritage. The Thathrians are also known for their hard work and resilience in the face of challenges.
The name "Thathri" is believed to have originated from the Kashmiri word "Thath", which means "a heap of wooden logs". This is because the town is situated on the banks of the Chenab river, and in the past, the wooden logs that floated down the river were collected by the locals and piled into heaps in the town. This practice gave the town its name "Thathri".