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Location:
Rajasthan
is one of the 26 states of the republic of India, is situated in the
north western part of India. It covers 342,239 square kilometres (132,139 square
miles) is the largest state of the Republic of India in terms of area. Rajasthan lies
between latitudes 23 degree 3'and 30 degree 12', north and longitudes 69 degree 30' and 78 degree 17', east.
The southern part of Rajasthan is about 225 km from the Gulf of Kutch and about 400 km from the Arabian
Sea. Rajasthan is bounded by Pakistan in the west and north-west; by the State of Punjab in the north; by Haryana in the north-east; by Uttar Pradesh in the east, by Madhya Pradesh in the south-east and Gujarat in the south-west. |
The 32 districts of Rajasthan are: Ajmer,
Alwar, Banswara, Baran, Barmer, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Bharatpur, Bundi,
Chittorgarh, Churu, Dausa, Dholpur, Dungarpur, Ganganagar,
Hanumangarh, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jalore, Jhalawar,
Jhunjhunu, Jodhpur, Karauli, Kota, Nagaur, Pali, Rajsamand, Sawai Madhopur, Sikar, Sirohi,
Tonk, and Udaipur.
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Statistics (2001
Census)
Population: 5,64,73,122
Male:
2,93,81,657
Female: 2,70,91,465
Desert area: 58%
Literacy: 61.03%
Number of districts: 32
Jila Parishad: 32 : Tehsil: 241
Panchayat Samities: 237
Gramm Panchyat: 9188
Municipalities: 183
Number of Villages: 41,353
Cities and Towns: 222
Major cities: Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur,
Kota, Ajmer, Bikaner,
Bhilwara, Alwar,
Sri Ganganagar
State Assembly
seats: 200
Parliament
Seats: 25
Rajya Sabha Seats: 10
Capital: Jaipur
Language: Hindi and Rajasthani
Roads (National Highway): 8798 Km.
Mountains: Aravali (692 Km.)
Forest Area: 9.32% (of total state area)
River: Chambal (through state 966 Km) Climate: Dry (except Rainy
season)
State Symbols:
State Tree - Khejari
State Flower - Rohida
State Bird : Godawan or Great Indian
Bustard
State Animal - Chinkara (an antelope) |
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The Northwestern thorn scrub forests lie in a band around the Thar
Desert, between the desert and the Aravallis. This region receives less than 750
mm of rain in an average year, and summer temperatures can exceed 45º C in the
summer months, and drop below freezing in the winter. The Godwar, Marwar, and
Shekhawati regions lie in the thorn scrub forest zone, along with the city of
Jodhpur. The Luni River and its tributaries are the major river system of Godwar
and Marwar Regions, draining the western slopes of the Aravallis and emptying
southwest into the great Rann of Kutch wetland in neighboring Gujarat. The Ghaggar River, which originates in Haryana, is an intermittent stream that
disappears into the sands of the Thar Desert in the northern corner of the
state. The Aravalli Range and the lands to the east and southeast of the range are
generally more fertile and better watered.
Administrative
units:
There are 32 administrative units, Districts, in Rajasthan. Jaipur is the Capital of the State.
At present The BJP has been elected to power. The Governor of the
state is Pratibha Patil and chief minister is Vasundhara Raje Scindia.
The High Court is situated at Jodhpur, with a bench at
Jaipur.
Population
and language:
The 2001 Census of India enumerated 56.5 million people in
Rajasthan. About 70 per cent of these live in eastern and
south eastern regions of the State. Hindi is the predominant language spoken. Besides, Rajasthani and several dialects of Hindi are widely spoken.
The group of dialects spoken in Rajasthan is called
Rajasthani. Business is conducted in Hindi and English. Literacy is 61 per cent. The prominent religions practised are Hinduism, Islam, Jainism and Sikhism.
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Fairs
and Festivals:
Rajasthan has a fair for every religious occasion, for every change of season and for every harvest.
Rajasthan comes alive with exuberant folk dances, melodious music and spectacular festivities.
The prominent festivals of Rajasthan are: Pushkar Fair, Camel Festival,
Mewar Festival, Nagaur Fair, Kaila Devi Fair, Mahavir Ji Fair, Teej Festival,
Summer Festival, Gogaji Fair, Kaliteej, Ramdevra Fair, Marwar Festival,
Dusshera, Gangoor Fair, Chandrabhaga Fair, Kolyat Fair etc. More...
Arts and Crafts of
Rajasthan:
Rajasthan is among the richest states in the country as
far as the field of arts and crafts is concerned. May be it was a result of the war-like lifestyle of the people
of Rajasthan which sharpened the creative senses,artistic skills and inspired them to create the most
opulent and richest of treasures. Stone, clay, leather, wood, ivory, lac, glass, brass, silver, gold and textiles were given the most brilliant forms.
As, Jaipur meenakari is famed for its delicacy and its use of
colours. Rajasthan is rich in jewellery, each area having its own unique style. Some of the traditional
designs are rakhri, tirnaniyan, bala, bajuband, gajra,
gokhru, jod, etc. The ivory bangles, Lac bangles, Sandalwood and Wood,
Stone Statues on religious themes are carved all over Rajasthan and in several
cities. Other crafts like
blue pottery, hand block printing, tie and dye, terracotta sculptures, painting on camel hide, embroidery, cloth painting, carpets, durries, inlay work
on brass and wood are to be found all over Rajasthan.
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History:
Rajasthan has a rich and colorful history making it one of the most popular
tourist destinations in India. Rajasthan was earlier called Rajputana (state of Rajputs) after the
ruling class of Rajputs. Rajasthan was earlier called Rajputana (state of Rajputs) after the
ruling class of Rajputs. It has a glorious history like Bappa Rawal, Gora - Badal, Samrat Prithvi Raj Chauhan, Maha Rana Pratap Singh, Veer Durga Dass Rathore, Amar Singh Rathore, Rani Padmini, Rao Shekhaji, MeeraBai, Panna Dhai
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Economy:
Rajasthan's economy is primarily agricultural and pastoral. Wheat and barley are
cultivated in large areas, as are pulses, sugarcane,and oilseeds.
Cotton and tobacco are cash crops. Rajasthan is amomg the largest producer of edible oils
in India and the second largest producer of oilseeds. Rajasthan is also the
biggest wool-producing state in India.
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Industries and
Mineral:
Rajasthan is the mineral capital of India and produces Jasper, Zinc, Fluorite, Gypsum, Marble, Asbestos,
Soapstone, Lead, Phosphate rock, Ball clay, Calcite, Sandstone,
Limestone, etc. Rajasthan is the second largest producer of polyster fibre in
India. It is the second largest producer of cement. It has rich salt deposits at Sambhar
and copper mines at Khetri and Dariba.The white marble is mined at Makrana near Jodhpur.
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Tourism:
Endowed with natural beauty and a great history, tourism is flourishing in
Rajasthan.The palaces of Jaipur, lakes of Udaipur and desert forts of Jaisalmer
are among the most preferred destination of many tourists,Indian and foreign.
Tourism accounts for eight percent of the state's domestic product. Many old and
neglected palaces and forts have been converted into heritage hotels. Tourism
has increased employment in the hospitality.
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