Northwestern India
Rajasthan
Rajasthan is India's largest state by area, famous for majestic forts, royal palaces, deserts, vibrant culture, folk music, and rich Rajput history. Jaipur, known as the Pink City, is the capital and a major tourism and business center.
81M
People
342,239 km²
Area
50
Districts
25
LS Seats
Formed: 30 Mar 1949
Capital: Jaipur
Language: Hindi
Basic Information
State Name: Rajasthan
Capital: Jaipur
Formation Year: 30 March 1949
Official Language: Hindi
Geography & Climate
Area: 342,239 sq km
Major Desert: Thar Desert
Major Rivers: Chambal, Banas & Luni
Climate: Arid to semi-arid climate
Political Parties
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Indian National Congress (INC)
Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP)
Administration
Chief Minister: Bhajan Lal Sharma
Governor: Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde
Legislative Assembly: 200 Seats
Demographics
Population: ~81 million
Literacy: ~66.1%
Major Cities: Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur & Kota
Culture: Rajput heritage & folk traditions
Economy
Main Sectors: Tourism, Mining & Agriculture
Minerals: Marble, Zinc & Limestone
Major Crops: Bajra, Wheat & Mustard
State Symbols
Animal: Camel & Chinkara
Bird: Great Indian Bustard
Tree: Khejri
Flower: Rohida
Foods
Traditional Foods: Dal Baati Churma & Gatte ki Sabzi
Popular Dishes: Ker Sangri & Laal Maas
Sweets: Ghewar & Mawa Kachori
Tourism & Heritage
Famous Forts: Amer Fort, Mehrangarh & Chittorgarh
Historic Cities: Jaipur, Udaipur & Jaisalmer
Desert Tourism: Camel safari & desert festivals
UNESCO Sites: Hill Forts of Rajasthan
Transportation
Major Airports: Jaipur, Udaipur & Jodhpur
Railways: Extensive railway network across state
Roadways: National highways & desert roads
Culture
Dance: Ghoomar & Kalbelia
Festivals: Pushkar Fair & Desert Festival
Handicrafts: Block printing & blue pottery
Education
Major Institutes: IIT Jodhpur & MNIT Jaipur
Research: Engineering & medical education hubs
Famous Coaching Hub: Kota
Interesting Facts
Rajasthan is the largest state in India by area.
Jaipur is popularly called the "Pink City".
Jaisalmer Fort is one of the world's few living forts.
Rajasthan is globally famous for royal heritage tourism.