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About Rajasthan
Rajasthan is located in the northwestern part of the subcontinent. It is bordered on its west and northwest by Pakistan, on its north and northeast by the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, on its east and southeast by the states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, and on its southwest by the state of Gujarat. The Tropic of Cancer passes through its southern tip in the Banswara district. The state has an area of 3,42,239 square kilometers. The capital city is Jaipur.
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Facts on Rajasthan |
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Official Website |
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Date of Formation |
Nov 1, 1956 |
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Area |
342,239 sq km |
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Density |
201/Km2 |
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Total Population (2011) |
68,548,437 |
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Males Population (2011) |
35,550,997 |
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Females Population (2011) |
32,997,440 |
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No. of District |
33 |
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Capital |
Jaipur |
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Rivers |
Luni, Banas, Kali Sindh, Chambal, Jawal etc. |
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Forests & National Park |
Keoladeo NP, Ranthambore NP, Bassi WS, Tal Chhapar WS, National Chambal WS etc. |
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Languages |
Rajasthani, Marwari, Mewari, Dhundhari, Mewati and Harauti, Hindi, Punjabi |
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Neighbours State |
Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab |
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State Animal |
Camel |
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State Bird |
Great Indian Bustard |
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State Tree |
Khejri |
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State Flower |
Rohida |
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Net State Domestic Product (2011) |
42434 |
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Literacy Rate (2011) |
80.33% |
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Females per 1000 males |
926 |
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Assembly constituency |
200 |
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Parliamentary constituency |
25 |
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