GOVERNMENT OF RAJASTHAN

Rajasthan is arguably one of the most beautiful states in the country. The pink city of Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and the palaces in the state attract millions of tourists each year. The state is predominantly a desert, yet has made tremendous progress in recent times in the fields of agriculture and infrastructure. The state has a rich heritage and culture with some of the famous Indian kings originating from this part of India and is famous for delicacies world over. The population of Rajasthan has its own way of life and the folk song and dance is world famous.

The Population of Rajasthan according to the 2011 census stands at about 68 million, making it the 8th most populated state in India. The state makes up about 5.6% of the country's population a figure which was about 5.4% during the last census in 2001. The state is spread over an area of about 340000 sq. km. making it the largest state in the country in terms of area. The density of population per sq. Km. is about 200 and a lot below the national average. The state has a growth rate of about 21% percent which is the 11th highest growth rate in the country.

The population of the state is rising considerably due to rapid efforts towards development and progress. The literacy rate in the state is about 67% which is a cause for concern and a statistic the authorities must take notice of and look to correct in the years to come. The sex ratio in Rajasthan also leaves a lot to be desired as it lags behind the national average by 10 points. The statistics in the Rajasthan Census 2011 reveal facts that can be taken into consideration by the government in a bid to further its development.

Rajasthan is a favorite tourist destination in terms of rich heritage, strong culture and tradition, with Jaipur zone being located in the heart of Rajasthan and close proximity to India’s capital – Delhi has shown an increase in the tourist level with the time. This has also shown an increase in the tourism industry, thus generating more and more employment opportunities attracting populous to move to this centre. Apart from these government initiatives giving incentives to all the sectors, has also triggered in-migration from not only the surrounding rural areas but also from various districts in the state.

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT STATISTICS OF RAJASTHAN

	INDIA			RAJASTHAN
Year	Actual Population			Actual Population
	Person	Male	Female	Person	Male	Female
1951	361,088,090	185,528,462	175,559,628	15970774	-	-
1961	439,234,771	226,293,201	212,941,570	20155602	-	-
1971	548,159,652	284,049,276	264,110,376	25765806	-	-
1981	683,329,097	353,374,460	329,954,637	34261862	-	-
1991	846,421,039	439,358,440	407,062,599	44005990	-	-
2001	1,028,737,436	532,223,090	496,514,346	56507188	29420011	27087177
2011	1,210,193,422	623,724,248	586,469,174	68548437	35550997	32997440

Source: census 2011

Population	1,210,193,422
Urban Population	17080776
Percent to total state population	24.9%
Rural Population	51540236
Percent to total state population	75.1%
Area (km²)	342239
Density (/km²)	201
Sex Ratio	926
Literacy Rate	67.06%
No. of Divisions	7
No. of Districts	33
No. of Statutory Towns	185
(i) No. of Municipal Corporations	5
(ii) No. of Municipalities	166
(iii) No. of Cantonments	1
(iv) No. of Municipal Council	13
No. of Census Towns	12
No. of Teshils	244
No. of Revenue Villages (Including Census Town)	44794
*Panchyat Samities	249
Gram Panchayat	9177

Source : Directorate of Census Operations Rajasthan, Census 2011

* Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Department, Rajasthan

 

CITIES AND TOWNS WITH POPULATION ONE LAKH AND ABOVE, 2011

RANK	CITY	POPULATION
1	Jaipur	3,073,350
2	Jodhpur	1,137,815
3	Kota	1001694
4	Bikaner	644406
5	Ajmer	551,360
6	Udaipur	451100
7	Bhilwara	359483
8	Alwar	322568
9	Bharatpur	252838
10	Sikar	244497
11	Ganganagar	237780
12	Pali	230075
13	Tonk	165294
14	Kishangarh	154886
15	Beawar	151152
16	Hanumangarh	150958
17	Dhaulpur	133075
18	Sawai Madhopur	121106
19	Churu	120157
20	Gangapurcity	119090
21	Jhunjhunu	118473
22	Baran	117992
23	Chittorgarh	116406
24	Makrana	116295
25	Hindaun	105452
26	Nagaur	105218
27	Bhiwadi	104921
28	Bundi	104919
29	Sujangarh	101523
30	Banswara	101017