• Rajasthan polity
  • Governor
  • Chief Minister
  • Council of Ministers
  • Legislative Assembly
  • High Court
  • Rajasthan Public Service Commission
  • State Human Rights Commission
  • Lokayukt
  • State Election Commission
  • State Information Commission
  • Administration
  • District Administration
  • Districts of Rajasthan
  • Local Self Government, Panchayati Raj Institutions
  • Public Policy, Legal Rights and Citizen’s Charter

Basic Introduction of Rajasthan

Rajasthan is the largest state by area in India. It is located on the western side of the country, located between 23 30’ and 30 11’ North latitude and 69 29’ and 78 17’ East longitude. It shares an international border with Pakistan and with 5 other states of India including Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.

Established: 30 March 1949Districts: 50State Symbols
Area: 3,42,239 Sq. Kms.Largest City: JaipurDistrict RTO Codes
Chief Minister: Shri Bhajan LalGovernor: Shri Kalraj MishraDivisions

Rajasthan has deep historical roots with sites of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization (Kalibangan), and Vedic Civilization being located in the state. During medieval times, the province reached its glory being witness to many decisive wars and tales of bravery and sacrifice available from every corner of the state.

Prithvi Raj Chouhan, and Maharana Partap from the place are not just local heroes but heroes revered in every part of India and famous world-wide.

The modern state was formed on 30 March 1949 when Rajputana was merged into the Dominion of India. Its capital and largest city is Jaipur, which is also known as Pink City. Other important cities are Jodhpur, Kota, Udaipur, Bikaner and Ajmer.

Geographically, the state is dominated by stretches of Thar Desert and the Aravalli Range. While, the Thar Desert occupies the most of the northwestern portion of state, the Aravalli’s serve as climate divide running from southwest to northeast, almost from one end to the other restricting the growth and dominance of desert.

It is is also home to three national tiger reserves, the Ranthambore National Park in Sawai Madhopur,  Mukundra Hill Tiger Reserve in Kota and Sariska Tiger Reserve in Alwar.

The state has exhibited spectacular progress in harnessing of mineral resources, agricultural production, development of road transport and communication, and the production of energy resources from fossil fuels to solar power but the rate of economic progress have been slowed to a large extent by growth human population and low levels of human development.

Divisions in Rajasthan

S.NDivisionDistricts
1Ajmer DivisionAjmer, Didwana Kuchaman, Kekri, Nagaur, Shahpura, Tonk
2Bharatpur DivisionBharatpur, Deeg, Dholpur, Gangapur City, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur
3Bikaner DivisionAnupgarh, Bikaner, Hanumangarh, Sri Ganganagar
4Jaipur DivisionAlwar, Dausa, Dudu, Jaipur Urban, Jaipur Rural, Khairthal-Tijara, Kotputli-Behror
5Jodhpur Division Balotra, Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur Urban, Jodhpur Rural, Phalodi
6Kota DivisionBaran, Bundi, Jhalawar, Kota
7Udaipur DivisionChittorgarh, Bhilwara, Rajsamand, Salumbar, Udaipur
8Sikar DivisionJhunjhunu, Neem Ka Thana, Sikar, Churu
9Banswara DivisionBanswara, Dungarpur, Pratapgarh
10Pali DivisionPali, Jalore, Sanchore, Sirohi

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