Rajasthan
Rajasthan (Rajasthani:રાજસ્થાની) (Panjabi: ਰਾਜਸਥਾਨ) is a state in northwestern India. It is the largest state of India in terms of land area; 132,150 mi² (342,269 km²). It is bigger than the Republic of the Congo but smaller than Germany. In traditional India geography it falls under the North Indian zone. The Thar Desert covers most parts of the state. The capital of the state is city of Jaipur.
રાજસ્થાની
ਰਾਜਸਥਾਨ | |
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State of India | |
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Country | India |
Region | West India |
Government | |
• Governor | Kalraj Mishra |
• Chief Minister | Bhajan Lal Sharma |
• Legislature | Unicameral (295* seats) |
Area | |
• Total | 342,239 km2 (132,139 sq mi) |
• Land | 342,200 km2 (132,140 sq mi) |
Population (2023) | |
• Total | 90,621,012 |
Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
Official language | Rajasthani |
Additional | Panjabi |
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Rajasthan is known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and barren landscapes. With a population of over 68 million(2011), Rajasthan is home to a diverse group of people, including the Rajputs, Jats, Meenas, and Bhils, who have contributed to the region’s unique identity and cultural heritage.
Before Indian independence the area of Rajasthan and parts of Eastern Pakistan were known as Rajputana; it consisted of many states of varying sizes ruled by Rajput kings.
Rajasthani Singers
Districts
- Anupgarh
- Balotra
- Beawar
- Deeg
- Didwana-Kuchaman City
- Dudu
- Gangapur City
- Jaipur North
- Jaipur South
- Jodhpur East
- Jodhpur West
- Kekri
- Kotputli-Behror
- Khairthal
- Neemkathana
- Phalodi
- Salumbar
- Sanchore
- Shahpura (Bhilwara)
Divisions
- Barmer
- Chittaurgarh
- Bhilwara
- Nagaur
- Sawai madhopur
Provincial symbols of Rajasthan
Read About Rajasthan
- Population of Rajsthan In 2023 Archived 2023-02-28 at the Wayback Machine
- Sex Ratio of Rajasthan in 2023 Archived 2023-02-28 at the Wayback Machine
Rajasthan Media
The Minor Rock Edict 3 of Ashoka, found on the platform in front of the Bairat Temple of Viratnagar, Rajasthan.
Ghateshwara Mahadeva temple at the Baroli Temple Complex. The temples were built between the 10th and 11th centuries CE by the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty.
Reclining tiger, Ranthambore National Park
Lake Palace and Jag Mandir from a distance, Lake Pichola, Udaipur.