Rajasthan Travel Guide

Districts Of Rajasthan

Rajasthan State constitutes 11% of the total land area of the country. Known as the land of Kings, Rajasthan has a royal history of its rulers and their wars. Rajasthan is a big state to administer. There are 33 districts in Rajasthan of which Jaisalmer District is the largest while Dholpur is the smallest district in terms of Area. According to Population, Jaipur district is most populated while Jaisalmer district is the least populated.

Each district has a Deputy Commissioner which hold three important posts at a time- The Deputy Commissioner, the District Magistrate and the Collector. Another important appointed official is Superintendent of Police which has the control of all police administration.

Rajasthan State Facts

Established : 1 November 1956

Capital : Jaipur
Total Area : 342,239 km2
Population (2016) : 74,791,568
Official Language : Hindi
Literacy Rate : 67% (35th)

Total Districts : 33

Rajasthan District Facts

District Area (km²) Population (2011)
Ajmer 8,481 2,584,913
Alwar 8,380 3,671,999
Banswara 5,037 1,798,194
Baran 6,955 1,223,921
Barmer 28,387 2,604,453
Bharatpur 5,066 2,549,121
Bhilwara 10,455 2,410,459
Bikaner 28,466 2,367,745
Bundi 5,550 1,113,725
Chittorgarh 10,856 15,44,392
Churu 16,830 2,041,172
Dausa 3,432 1,637,226
Dholpur 3,033 1,207,293
Dungarpur 3,770 1,388,906
Hanumangarh 12,645 1,779,650
Jaipur 14,068 6,663,971
Jaisalmer 38,401 672,008
Jalor 10,640 1,830,151
Jhalawar 6,219 1,411,327
Jhunjhunu 5,928 2,139,658
Jodhpur 22,850 3,685,681
Karauli 5530 1,458,459
Kota 5,446 1,950,491
Nagaur 17,718 3,309,234
Pali 12,387 2,038,533
Pratapgarh[2] 4,117 868,231
Rajsamand 4,768 1,158,283
Sawai Madhopur 10,527 1,338,114
Sikar 7,732 2,677,737
Sirohi 5,136 1,037,185
Sri Ganganagar 11,154 1,969,520
Tonk 7,194 1,421,711
Udaipur 13,883 3,067,549

 

List of Districts in Rajasthan


Ajmer is the district of Rajasthan state. It has an area of 8,481 km², and a population of 2,584,913 (2011 census). The district is divided... Read More
Alwar Distirct in Rajasthan is one of the most populated district of Rajasthan. It is surrounded by Haryana and other districts of the state. A... Read More
Banswara District
Banswara District is the southernmost district of Rajasthan state. Its capital and administrative headquater is the city of Banswara.The main inhabitants of the district are... Read More

Baran District
District Baran was earlier a part of Kota district and carved out on 10th April 1991.The district got the name from the town Baran .... Read More
Barmer District
Barmer is a district of Rajasthan state, India. Barmer city is the district headquartersof this district. Balotra, Guda Malani, Baytoo, Siwana, Jasol and Chohatan are... Read More
Bharatpur District
Bharatpur is one of the well known tourist destinations in India. Bharatpur is also regarded as the 'Eastern Gateway to Rajasthan'. Maharaja Suraj Mal founded... Read More

Bhilwara District
Bhilwara is a well-known district in the state of Rajasthan in India. The district has its headquarters in the Bhilwara town. Bhilwara district is a... Read More
Bikaner District
Bikaner district is a district of the state of Rajasthan in western India. The historic city of Bikaner is the district headquarters.Bikaner was founded by... Read More
Bundi District
Bundi District is a district of Rajasthan, which is a state in the western part of India. The district headquarters is the town of Bundi. ... Read More

Chittorgarh District
Chittorgarh is a district in the state of Rajasthan. The administrative headquarters of the district is the ancient city of Chittorgarh. The district is separated... Read More
Churu District
Churu District lies in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Churu is the administrative headquarters of Churu district. The Churu District has 6 tehsils namely Churu,... Read More
Dausa District
Dausa District was constituted on 10th April 1991 by separating 4 Tehsils namely Dausa, Baswa, Sikrai & Lalsot of Jaipur district. On 15th August 1992... Read More

Dholpur District
Dholpur District is a district in Rajasthan, which is a state in western India. The districts headquarters is located in the town of Dholpur. Dholpur... Read More
Dungarpur District
Dungarpur District is a district of the state of Rajasthan in western India. The town of Dungarpur is the district headquarters. Rawal Bir Singh founded... Read More
Hanumangarh District
Hanumangarh District is a district of Rajasthan state of western India. The town of Hanumangarh is the district headquarters.Hanumangarh is wealthiest district of rajasthan. known... Read More

Jaipur District
Jaipur District is a district of the state of Rajasthan in western India. The city of Jaipur is Rajasthan's capital and largest city, is the... Read More
Jaisalmer District
Jaisalmer District is a district of Rajasthan state in western India. The city of Jaisalmer is the administrative headquarters of the district.Jaisalmer, the 'Golden City',... Read More
Jalore District
Jalore District is a district of Rajasthan state in western India with its administrative headquarters located in Jalore city. There are seven tehsils namely Jalore,... Read More

Jhalawar District
Jhalawar district is a district of the Indian state Rajasthan in western India. The town Jhalawar is the district headquarters. Jhalawar district has a rich... Read More
Jhunjhunu District
Jhunjhunu district is a district of the Indian state Rajasthan in western India. The town Jhunjhunu is the district headquarters. Jhunjhunu is a well known... Read More
Jodhpur District
Jodhpur is a district of the state of Rajasthan in western India with the city of Jodhpur as its the administrative headquarters. Formerly a princely... Read More

Karauli District
Karauli is a famous district in the state of Rajasthan. The headquarters of the district is located in the town of Karauli. Karauli is known... Read More
Kota District
Kota, formerly known as Kotah, is one of the districts of Rajasthan, a state in western India. The Kota city which is famous for its... Read More
Nagaur District
Nagaur district, in the heart of Rajasthan, is the fifth largest district in Rajasthan state. The city of Nagaur is the district headquarters. The district... Read More

Pali District
Pali is a district of Rajasthan which has its existence from the pre historic age. Pali town is the headquarter of the district. Pali have... Read More
Pratapgarh District
Pratapgarh district, a part of Udaipur Division is the 33rd district of Rajasthan. It was created on 26 January 2008. Pratapgarh town is the administrative... Read More
Rajsamand District
Rajsamand District is one of the 33 districts of Rajasthan in western India. The Rajsamand City is the headquarters of the district, which had been... Read More

Sawai Madhopur District
Sawai Madhopur District is one of the 33 district of Rajasthan in India. The Sawai Madhopur City is the headquarter of the district . This... Read More
Sikar District
Sikar District is one of the 33 districts of Rajasthan in western India. The Sikar town is the district headquarters of the district. Sikar district is a... Read More
Sirohi District
Sirohi District is a district in the southern Rajasthan in western India. The Sirohi City is the district headquarters and formerly was the capital of the princely state... Read More

Sri Ganganagar District
Sri Ganganagar District is a northern most district of Rajasthan state in western India. The town of Sri Ganganagar is the district headquarter. Earlier Sri... Read More
Tonk District
Tonk District is a district of the state of Rajasthan in western India. Tonk town is the district headquarter. Tonk is a town, situated on... Read More
Udaipur District
Udaipur District is one of the districts of Rajasthan in western India. Udaipur city is the district headquarters. Maharana Udai Singh II founded Udaipur in... Read More