Ajmer district

Ajmer District is a district in Rajasthan. The city of Ajmer is the district headquarters.

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Location of Ajmer district in Rajasthan
Location of Ajmer district in Rajasthan
Coordinates (Ajmer): 26°27′N 74°38′E / 26.450°N 74.633°E / 26.450; 74.633
Country India
StateRajasthan
DivisionAjmer
HeadquartersAjmer
Tehsils1. Kishangarh, 2. Ajmer, 3. Sarwar, 4. Kekri, 5. Peesangan, 6. Nasirabad, 7. Masuda, 8. Beawar, 9. Bhinay
Government
 • District collectorMs. Arti Dogra[1]
 • Lok Sabha constituencies1. Ajmer (shared with Jaipur district), 2. Rajsamand (shared with Nagaur, Pali and Rajsamand districts)
 • Vidhan Sabha constituencies1. Dudu, 2. Ajmer North, 3. Ajmer South, 4. Pushkar, 5. Kisahngarh, 6. Nasirabad, 7. Masuda, 8. Kekri
Area
 • Total8,481 km2 (3,275 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total2,583,052
 • Density304.569/km2 (788.83/sq mi)
 • Urban
40.1%
Demographics
 • Literacy69.3%
 • Sex ratio951
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationRJ-01
Major highwaysNH 48, NH 58, NH 448
Average annual precipitation481.3[2] mm
Websiteajmer.rajasthan.gov.in

Ajmer District has an area of 8,481 km2, and a population of 2,583,052 (2011 census). Three main religions are; Hindu 1,869,044, Muslim 244,341, Jains 47,812. The district is in the center of Rajasthan, and is bordered to the north by the Nagaur District, to the east by the Jaipur, to the south by the Tonk, Bhilwara District, and to the west by the Pali District.

References

  1. "District Administration | Ajmer, Rajasthan Official Website". Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  2. "Monsoon Report 2016" (PDF). Retrieved 7 July 2018.

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