Rajasthan

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.

Facts on Rajasthan
Official Websitewww.rajasthan.gov.in
Date of FormationNov 1, 1956
Area 342,239 sq km
Density201/Km2
Total Population (2011)68,548,437
Males Population (2011)35,550,997
Females Population (2011)32,997,440
No. of District 33
Capital Jaipur
RiversLuni, Banas, Kali Sindh, Chambal, Jawal etc.
Forests & National ParkKeoladeo NP, Ranthambore NP, Bassi WS, Tal Chhapar WS, National Chambal WS etc.
LanguagesRajasthani, Marwari, Mewari, Dhundhari, Mewati and Harauti, Hindi, Punjabi
Neighbours State Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab
State AnimalCamel
State BirdGreat Indian Bustard
State TreeKhejri
State FlowerRohida
Net State Domestic Product (2011)42434
Literacy Rate (2011)80.33%
Females per 1000 males926
Assembly constituency200
Parliamentary constituency25

Tourism of Rajasthan

Endowed with natural beauty, Rajasthan attracts thousands of tourists in India. Tourism makes up of eight percent of the state's domestic product. Rajasthan is famous for the forts, temples and decorated Havelis. Many old and neglected forts and palaces have been converted into heritage hotels. Due to this, employment in the hospitality sector has increased. Rajasthan has several tourist sights, especially in ancient and medieval architecture. Places of interest are Mount Abu, Ajmer, Alwar (Sariska tiger sanctuary), Bharatpur (Keoladeo bird sanctuary),Bikaner, Jaipur (the Pink City), Jodhpur, Udaipur, Pali, Jaisalmer and Chittorgarh. Tourism was given industry status in 1992.





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