Rajasthan Facts and Information
General Information
| Additional Official Language | English |
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| Area | 342,239 km² |
| Capital | Jaipur |
| Formation Dates | 30 March 1949 |
| ISO Code | IN-RJ |
| Largest City | Jaipur |
| Official Language | Hindi |
| Population | 68,548,437 (2011 Census) |
| State Name | Rajasthan |
| Time Zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Vehicle Registration | RJ |
| Website | https://rajasthan.gov.in |
Government and Administration
| Assembly Seats | 200 |
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| Backward caste support | Various welfare schemes under Social Justice and Empowerment Department |
| Chief Minister | Bhajan Lal Sharma |
| Council Seats | N/A |
| Deputy Chief Minister | Diya Kumari |
| Governor | Kalraj Mishra |
| Legislature Type | Unicameral |
| Lok Sabha Seats | 25 |
| Rajya Sabha Seats | 10 |
| Start-up company support and website | https://startup.rajasthan.gov.in |
Geography and Environment
| Average Annual Rainfall | 100-500 mm |
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| Beaches | None |
| Borders | Pakistan (NW), Punjab (N), Haryana (NE), Uttar Pradesh (E), Madhya Pradesh (SE), Gujarat (SW) |
| Caves | Ajanta and Ellora Caves (Note: These are in Maharashtra) |
| Climate | Arid and semi-arid |
| Coastline | 0 km |
| Gorges | Chambal River Gorge |
| Highest Point | Guru Shikhar (1,722 m) |
| Hill Stations | Mount Abu |
| Major Hills | Aravalli Range |
| Major Rivers | Chambal, Banas, Luni, Sabarmati |
| Scenic Drives | Jaipur to Udaipur via NH58 |
| Soil Types | Desert soil, red loamy soil, black soil |
| Wildlife Sanctuaries | Ranthambore, Sariska, Keoladeo, Desert National Park |
Demographics and Social Structure
| City/Town and Population | Jaipur (3.1 million), Jodhpur (1.1 million), Kota (1 million) |
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| Human Development Index | 0.629 (2018) |
| Literacy Rate | 66.11% |
| Major Religions | Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Jainism |
| Population | 68,548,437 (2011 Census) |
| Rural Population | 75.13% |
| Scheduled Castes | 17.8% |
| Scheduled Tribes | 13.5% |
| Sex Ratio | 928 females per 1000 males |
| Urban Population | 24.87% |
Economy and Industry
| Agricultural Products | Wheat, barley, pulses, sugarcane |
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| Fisheries | Limited due to arid climate |
| Gross State Domestic Product | ₹13.14 lakh crore (2022-23) |
| Major Industries | Textiles, tourism, cement, mining |
| Major export | Gems and jewelry, textiles, handicrafts |
| Major farming / crop | Bajra (pearl millet), wheat |
| Mineral Resources | Limestone, gypsum, silver, copper |
| Per Capita Income Rank | 22nd among Indian states |
| Real estate hotspots | Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur |
| Top Employers | Government of Rajasthan, textile industries |
Education and Research
| Any IIT or IIMs or REC | IIT Jodhpur, IIM Udaipur |
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| Best Engineering College | Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT), Jaipur |
| Best Medical College | Sawai Man Singh Medical College, Jaipur |
| Major IT Companies | Infosys, Wipro (operational centers) |
| Major Universities | University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan Technical University |
| Prominent scholars | Acharya Rajendrasuri |
| Research Institutes | Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI) |
Infrastructure and Connectivity
| Healthcare Facilities | AIIMS Jodhpur, SMS Hospital Jaipur |
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| Hydro power plants | Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam |
| Major Airports | Jaipur International Airport, Udaipur Airport |
| Major Ports | None (landlocked state) |
| Major Rail Junction | Jaipur Junction |
| Major Road Junction | Jaipur (NH8, NH11, NH12) |
| Mobile penetration | Approximately 80% |
| Power Generation | Installed capacity of 21,000 MW |
| Thermal power plants | Suratgarh, Kota |
Culture and Heritage
| Buddhist Sites | Bairat |
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| Classical Dance | Ghoomar |
| Classical Music | Maand |
| Freedom fighters | Thakur Kesari Singh Barhath, Vijay Singh Pathik |
| Geographical Indications | Kota Doria, Bikaneri Bhujia |
| Historic reference in Mahabharat & Ramayan | Mentioned as Matsya Kingdom |
| Influential personalities | Maharana Pratap, Mirabai |
| Local Staple food | Dal Baati Churma |
| Major Festivals | Desert Festival, Teej, Gangaur |
| Movie Industry Name | Rajasthani Cinema |
| Notable Mosques / Churches / synagogues | Ajmer Sharif Dargah, St. Andrews Church (Jaipur) |
| Notable Temples | Brahma Temple (Pushkar), Dilwara Temples |
| Popular Sweet or Dessert | Ghevar |
| Popular actors | Irrfan Khan, Ila Arun |
| Traditional outfit of men | Angrakha, Dhoti, Safa |
| Traditional outfit of women | Ghagra, Choli, Odhni |
Tourism and Places of Interest
| Best time to visit | October to March |
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| Crime areas to avoid | Exercise caution in isolated desert areas |
| Other interesting facts | Home to Thar Desert and Aravalli Range |
| Things to do | Desert safari, fort tours, cultural festivals |
| Top tourist spots | Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Mount Abu |
Fun facts
| fun fact 1 | Rajasthan is the largest state in India by area |
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| fun fact 2 | Home to the only Brahma Temple in the world (Pushkar) |
| fun fact 3 | Jaipur is known as the Pink City |
| fun fact 4 | Hosts the world's largest literary festival in Jaipur |
| fun fact 5 | Mount Abu is the only hill station in Rajasthan |