Rajasthan
Rajasthan is an Indian State located in the Western region of India. Rajasthan state is established on 1-Nov-1956 and the capital of Rajasthan is Jaipur. Rajasthan is a big and colorful state in India, famous for its old forts, grand palaces, and exciting festivals. It also has a huge sandy desert called the Thar Desert, making it a unique and fascinating place to explore! The major cities of Rajasthan include Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Kota, Ajmer etc., while the largest city in the state is Jaipur. When it comes to rivers, Chambal, Luni, Banas are the main rivers of Rajasthan state.
As per the 2011 Census, the total area of Rajasthan is 3,42,239 km², including 3,35,606.04 km² of rural area and 6,632.96 km² of urban area. Hindi, Rajasthani are the main languages spoken in Rajasthan. Rajasthan has a sex ratio of approximately 928 females for every 1,000 males. As per the ISO 3166-2:IN standard, the ISO code of Rajasthan is IN-RJ.
List of Districts of Rajasthan
For administrative purposes, Rajasthan state is further divided into districts. As per the 2011 Census, there are 31 districts in Rajasthan. Here is the complete list of Rajasthan districts along with area and population details.
# | District | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
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1 | Ajmer | 8,481 | 25,83,052 | 305 |
2 | Alwar | 8,380 | 36,74,179 | 438 |
3 | Banswara | 4,522 | 17,97,485 | 397 |
4 | Baran | 6,992 | 12,22,755 | 175 |
5 | Barmer | 28,387 | 26,03,751 | 92 |
6 | Bharatpur | 5,066 | 25,48,462 | 503 |
7 | Bhilwara | 10,455 | 24,08,523 | 230 |
8 | Bikaner | 30,239 | 23,63,937 | 78 |
9 | Bundi | 5,776 | 11,10,906 | 192 |
10 | Chittaurgarh | 7,822 | 15,44,338 | 197 |
11 | Churu | 13,835 | 20,39,547 | 147 |
12 | Dausa | 3,432 | 16,34,409 | 476 |
13 | Dhaulpur | 3,033 | 12,06,516 | 398 |
14 | Dungarpur | 3,770 | 13,88,552 | 368 |
15 | Jaipur | 11,143 | 66,26,178 | 595 |
16 | Jaisalmer | 38,401 | 6,69,919 | 17 |
17 | Jalor | 10,640 | 18,28,730 | 172 |
18 | Jhalawar | 6,219 | 14,11,129 | 227 |
19 | Jhunjhunun | 5,928 | 21,37,045 | 361 |
20 | Jodhpur | 22,850 | 36,87,165 | 161 |
21 | Karauli | 5,524 | 14,58,248 | 264 |
22 | Kota | 5,217 | 19,51,014 | 374 |
23 | Nagaur | 17,718 | 33,07,743 | 187 |
24 | Pali | 12,387 | 20,37,573 | 164 |
25 | Pratapgarh | 4,449 | 8,67,848 | 195 |
26 | Rajsamand | 4,655 | 11,56,597 | 248 |
27 | Sawai Madhopur | 4,498 | 13,35,551 | 297 |
28 | Sikar | 7,732 | 26,77,333 | 346 |
29 | Sirohi | 5,136 | 10,36,346 | 202 |
30 | Tonk | 7,194 | 14,21,326 | 198 |
31 | Udaipur | 11,724 | 30,68,420 | 262 |
Largest & Smallest Districts
Jaisalmer is the largest district in Rajasthan covering an area of 38401 km², while Dhaulpur is the smallest district covering an area of 3033 km². Jaipur is the most populous, whereas Jaisalmer is the least populous district in Rajasthan state.
Particulars | Area | Population |
---|---|---|
Lartest District | Jaisalmer | Jaipur |
Smallest District | Dhaulpur | Dhaulpur |
Population of Rajasthan
Here’s a quick overview of the population distribution in Rajasthan State, based on the Census 2011 data:
- Total population of Rajasthan State is 6,85,48,437, with around 3,55,50,997 males and 3,29,97,440 females.
- About 5,15,00,352 people live in rural areas, including nearly 2,66,41,747 males and 2,48,58,605 females.
- Approximately 1,70,48,085 people live in urban areas, including around 89,09,250 males and 81,38,835 females.
The following table provides a detailed comparison between rural, urban, and total population figures.
Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
---|---|---|---|
Total Population | 5,15,00,352 | 1,70,48,085 | 6,85,48,437 |
Male Population | 2,66,41,747 | 89,09,250 | 3,55,50,997 |
Female Population | 2,48,58,605 | 81,38,835 | 3,29,97,440 |
Households in Rajasthan
Here’s a quick overview of household distribution in Rajasthan State as per the Census 2011 data:
- Total number of households in Rajasthan State is approximately 1,27,11,146.
- Out of the total, around 94,94,903 households are located in rural areas.
- Approximately 32,16,243 households are situated in urban areas.
The following table presents a simple breakdown of household counts in rural, urban, and total categories.
Particulars | Households |
---|---|
Rural Households | 94,94,903 |
Urban Households | 32,16,243 |
Total Households | 1,27,11,146 |