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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name | | name = Jaipur district | ||
| settlement_type | | settlement_type = [[List of districts of Rajasthan|District]] of [[Rajasthan]] | ||
| total_type | | total_type = Total | ||
| | | image_skyline = {{Photomontage | ||
|size = 250 | |||
|photo1a = Inside view of Amer Fort, Jaipur.JPG | |||
|photo1b = Jal Mahal (Water Palace).jpg | |||
|photo2a = Vrihat samrat yantra, JantarMantar, Jaipur, Rajasthan.jpg | |||
| | |photo2b = Hawa Mahal 076.jpg | ||
| | |photo3a = Jaigarh Fort, Amer, Jaipur, 20191218 1611 9395 DxO.jpg | ||
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| image_caption = Clockwise from top-left: Ganesh Pol in [[Amber Fort]], [[Jal Mahal]], [[Hawa Mahal]], [[Jaigarh Fort]], [[Jantar Mantar, Jaipur|Jantar Mantar]] in [[Jaipur]] | |||
| image_map = Jaipur in Rajasthan (India).svg | |||
| map_caption = Location of Jaipur district in Rajasthan | |||
| coordinates = {{Coord|26.926|75.8235|region:IN-RJ_type:adm3rd|display=inline,title}} | |||
| coor_pinpoint = Jaipur | |||
| subdivision_type = Country | |||
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | |||
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and union territories of India|State]] | |||
| subdivision_name1 = [[Rajasthan]] | |||
| subdivision_type2 = Division | |||
| subdivision_name2 = [[Jaipur division|Jaipur]] | |||
| established_title = Established | |||
| established_date = | |||
| seat_type = Headquarters | |||
| seat = [[Jaipur]] | |||
| parts_type = [[Tehsils of India|Tehsils]] | |||
| parts_style = para | |||
| p1 = 16<ref name="Sub-Divisions/Panchayat Samitis/Tehsils" >{{cite web | url = http://jaipur.rajasthan.gov.in/content/raj/jaipur/en/about-jaipur/blocks-tehsils-panchayats.html# | title = Sub-Divisions/Panchayat Samitis/Tehsils | access-date = 2016-12-29 | year = 2016 }}</ref> | |||
| area_total_km2 = 11143 | |||
| area_footnotes = | |||
| population_as_of = 2011 | |||
| population_total = 6,626,178 | |||
| population_footnotes = <ref name="districtcensus"/> | |||
| population_urban = | |||
| population_density_km2 = 595 | |||
| demographics_type1 = Demographics | |||
| demographics1_title1 = [[Literacy in India|Literacy]] | |||
| demographics1_info1 = 76% | |||
| demographics1_title2 = Sex ratio | |||
| demographics1_info2 = 910 | |||
| leader_title = [[District collector]] | |||
| leader_name = Prakash Rajpurohit, [[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jaipur Administration |url=https://jaipur.rajasthan.gov.in/pages/sm/contact-directory/12187/37/30261 |website=Jaipur.rajasthan.gov.in |date=22 February 2024}}</ref> | |||
| leader_title1 = | |||
| leader_name1 = | |||
| leader_title2 = [[Vidhan Sabha|Vidhan Sabha constituencies]] | |||
| leader_name2 = 19<ref name="Jaipur district Assembly Constituencies" >{{cite web | url = http://gisserver1.nic.in/ecimaps/ECIPDF%5CRaj_Maps%5Cac_jaipur.pdf | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131221235824/http://gisserver1.nic.in/ecimaps/ECIPDF%5CRaj_Maps%5Cac_jaipur.pdf | url-status = dead | archive-date = 21 December 2013 | title = Assembly Constituencies of Jaipur district | access-date = 28 February 2012 | year = 2012 | publisher = gisserver1.nic.in/ }}</ref> | |||
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | |||
| utc_offset1 = +05:30 | |||
| registration_plate = | |||
| blank_name_sec1 = [[Roads in India|Major highways]] | |||
| blank_info_sec1 = [[National Highway 21 (India)|National Highway 21 (NH-21)]]<br>[[National Highway 48 (India)|National Highway 48 (NH-48)]] | |||
| blank_name_sec2 = Average annual precipitation | |||
| blank_info_sec2 = 459.8 mm | |||
| website = {{URL|http://jaipur.rajasthan.gov.in/}} | |||
}} | |||
'''Jaipur district''' is a district in the [[States and union territories of India|state]] of [[Rajasthan]] in Northern [[India]].the city of [[Jaipur]], which is [[Rajasthan|Rajasthan's]] capital and the largest city, is the district headquarters. It is the tenth most populous district in India (out of [[Districts of India|780]]).<ref name="districtcensus">{{Cite web |title=District Census Handbook 2011 - Jaipur|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1068/download/3286/DH_2011_0812_PART_A_DCHB_JAIPUR.pdf|website=[[Census of India]]|publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref> | |||
== Etymology == | |||
The district derives its name from its administrative headquarters, the city of [[Jaipur]]. The city was established in 1727 by [[Sawai Jai Singh|Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II]] (1693–1744), the ruler of [[Kingdom of Amber|Amber]], and named in his honour.<ref name=":3">{{cite book |last1=Sarkar |first1=Jadunath |title=A History of Jaipur: C. 1503-1938 |date=1984 |publisher=Orient Longman |isbn=9780861314720 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=O0oPIo9TXKcC&q=jaipur+named+after+sawai+raja+jai+singh |page=205 |language=en |access-date=9 June 2025 |archive-date=28 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928043431/https://books.google.com/books?id=O0oPIo9TXKcC&q=jaipur+named+after+sawai+raja+jai+singh#v=snippet&q=jaipur%20named%20after%20sawai%20raja%20jai%20singh&f=false |url-status=live }}</ref> In Sanskrit, the suffix "pur" or "pura" is commonly used to denote a city or town. Thus, the name "Jaipur" translates to "The City of Jai," commemorating its founder, Jai Singh II.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Bhatt |first1=Rajendra Shankar |title=Sawai Jai Singh |date=2005 |publisher=National Book Trust, India |isbn=978-81-237-4418-6 |pages=101, 123, 155 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=HVhuAAAAMAAJ&q=jaipur+named+after+sawai+raja+jaisingh |language=en |access-date=9 June 2025 |archive-date=28 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928043305/https://books.google.com/books?id=HVhuAAAAMAAJ&q=jaipur+named+after+sawai+raja+jaisingh |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
[[ | == Geography == | ||
The district is located between 26°23' and 27°51' north latitude, and 74°55' and 76°50' east longitude. It covers an area of {{Convert|11143|km2}}, accounting for approximately 3.26% of the state's total area, and ranks 9th in size among the districts of the state.{{efn|This data is based on the administrative boundaries as per the 2011 Census, prior to the reorganisation of districts in 2023.}}<ref name="districtcensus"/> The district stretches about {{Convert|180|km}} from east to west, while its north to south length is approximately {{Convert|110|km}}. It shares its northern boundary with the [[Sikar district]] and the state of [[Haryana]]. Towards the south, the district is bordered by [[Tonk district]]. On the eastern side, it is surrounded by [[Alwar district|Alwar]], [[Dausa district|Dausa]], and [[Sawai Madhopur district|Sawai Madhopur]] districts, while to the west, it is flanked by [[Nagaur district|Nagaur]] and [[Ajmer district|Ajmer]] districts.<ref name="location">{{cite web |title=Location & Area |url=https://jaipur.rajasthan.gov.in/sm/jankalyan-category-and-entry-type/12178/37/1/3 |website=District Jaipur |access-date=11 June 2025}}</ref> | |||
The district is located on the eastern border of the [[Thar Desert]] and is largely covered with a thick layer of soil and [[Alluvium|alluvial]] deposits. The district is surrounded by the [[Aravalli Range|Aravali mountain range]] on three sides.<ref name="location" /> Towards the north and east, the region is bordered by hill ranges and several isolated peaks, which rise about {{Convert|200|m}} above the surrounding plains. These hills form a part of the Aravali mountain range. At different locations within the district, these ranges are known by various local names. The hills originate from the area around [[Sambhar Lake]] and continue into [[Jhunjhunu district]]. In Jaipur tehsil, these are commonly called Puranaghat and [[Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary|Nahargarh]]. In the tehsils of [[Kotputli]], [[Viratnagar|Bairath]], and [[Jamwa Ramgarh]], the hills are referred to by names such as Ada Doongar, Chapa, Khan Rahori, Khan Dogota, Jaroonda, Khan Raipur, and Khan Badri. Additionally, the [[Torawati]] hills are situated to the west of the [[Sahibi River|Sabi]] and [[Banganga River (Rajasthan)|Banganga]] rivers.<ref name="districtcensus" /> | |||
==Divisions== | ==Divisions== | ||
Being the state capital, Jaipur has a Legislative Assembly. | Being the state capital, Jaipur has a Legislative Assembly. The 13 Sub-divisions in district are: | ||
* [[Jaipur]] | * [[Jaipur]] | ||
* [[Amer, India|Amber]] | * [[Amer, India|Amber]] | ||
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'''[[Tehsils]]''' are: | '''[[Tehsils]]''' are: | ||
3 new tehsils have recently been added, earlier there were 13 tehsils and now 16. | |||
* [[Amer, India|Amber]] | * [[Amer, India|Amber]] | ||
* [[Bassi, India|Bassi]] | * [[Bassi, India|Bassi]] | ||
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* [[Sanganer]] | * [[Sanganer]] | ||
* [[Viratnagar]] | * [[Viratnagar]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Kot Khawada]] | ||
* [[Kishangarh Renwal|Kishangarh-Renwal]] | |||
*[[Mauzmabad|Mauzamabad]] | |||
*[[Paota]] | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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| [[Nagar Palika]] || 10 | | [[Nagar Palika]] || 10 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Nagar Nigam]] || | | [[Nagar Nigam]] || 2 | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
{{historical populations|11=1901|12=9,44,116|13=1911|14=8,89,399|15=1921|16=7,29,878|17=1931|18=8,13,631|19=1941|20=9,26,153|21=1951|22=11,86,745|23=1961|24=15,08,009|25=1971|26=19,93,463|27=1981|28=28,02,414|29=1991|30=38,87,895|31=2001|32=52,51,071|33=2011|34=66,26,178|percentages=pagr|footnote=source:<ref>[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/PCA/A2_Data_Table.html Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901]</ref>|align=right}}{{bar box | {{historical populations|11=1901|12=9,44,116|13=1911|14=8,89,399|15=1921|16=7,29,878|17=1931|18=8,13,631|19=1941|20=9,26,153|21=1951|22=11,86,745|23=1961|24=15,08,009|25=1971|26=19,93,463|27=1981|28=28,02,414|29=1991|30=38,87,895|31=2001|32=52,51,071|33=2011|34=66,26,178|percentages=pagr|footnote=source:<ref>[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/PCA/A2_Data_Table.html Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901]</ref>|align=right}} | ||
|title=Religion in | |||
|titlebar=# | {{bar box | ||
|title=Religions in Jaipur district (2011)<ref name="Religion">{{cite web |title=Table C-01 Population By Religion - Rajasthan|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11390/download/14503/DDW08C-01%20MDDS.XLS|website=census.gov.in|publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref> | |||
|titlebar=#Fcd116 | |||
|left1=Religion | |left1=Religion | ||
|right1=Percent | |right1=Percent | ||
|bars= | |bars= | ||
{{bar percent|Hinduism| | {{bar percent|[[Hinduism]]|darkorange|87.83}} | ||
{{bar percent|Islam|green| | {{bar percent|[[Rajasthani Muslims|Islam]]|green|10.38}} | ||
{{bar percent|Jainism| | {{bar percent|[[Jainism in Rajasthan|Jainism]]|brown|1.22}} | ||
{{bar percent|Others|black|0.57}} | |||
{{bar percent| | |||
}} | }} | ||
According to the [[2011 census of India|2011 census]] Jaipur district has a [[Demographics of India|population]] of 6,626,178,<ref name="districtcensus"/> roughly equal to the nation of [[Libya]]<ref name="cia">{{cite web | author = US Directorate of Intelligence | title = Country Comparison:Population | url = https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html | access-date = 1 October 2011 | quote = Libya 6,597,960 | |||
According to the [[2011 census of India|2011 census]] Jaipur district has a [[Demographics of India|population]] of 6,626,178,<ref name="districtcensus"/> roughly equal to the nation of [[Libya]]<ref name="cia">{{cite web | author = US Directorate of Intelligence | title = Country Comparison:Population | url = https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070613004507/https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html | url-status = dead | archive-date = 13 June 2007 | access-date = 1 October 2011 | quote = Libya 6,597,960}}</ref> or the US state of [[Washington (state)|Washington]].<ref>{{cite web | |||
|url=http://2010.census.gov/2010census/data/apportionment-pop-text.php | |url=http://2010.census.gov/2010census/data/apportionment-pop-text.php | ||
|title=2010 Resident Population Data | |title=2010 Resident Population Data | ||
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|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019160532/http://2010.census.gov/2010census/data/apportionment-pop-text.php | |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019160532/http://2010.census.gov/2010census/data/apportionment-pop-text.php | ||
|archive-date=19 October 2013 | |archive-date=19 October 2013 | ||
}}</ref> This gives it a ranking of 10th in India (out of a total of [[Districts of India|640]]).<ref name=districtcensus/> The district has a population density of {{convert| 598 |PD/sqkm|PD/sqmi}}.<ref name=districtcensus/> Its [[Family planning in India|population growth rate]] over the decade 2001-2011 was | }}</ref> This gives it a ranking of 10th in India (out of a total of [[Districts of India|640]]).<ref name=districtcensus/> The district has a population density of {{convert|598|PD/sqkm|PD/sqmi}}.<ref name=districtcensus/> Its [[Family planning in India|population growth rate]] over the decade 2001-2011 was 26.91%.<ref name=districtcensus/> Jaipur has a [[sex ratio]] of 909 [[Women in India|females]] for every 1000 males,<ref name=districtcensus/> and a [[Literacy in India|literacy rate]] of 76.44%. 52.40% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 15.14% and 7.97% of the population respectively.<ref name=districtcensus/> | ||
At the time of the [[2011 Census of India]], | ===Languages=== | ||
{{Pie chart | |||
|caption = Languages of Jaipur district (2011)<ref name="language"/> | |||
|label1 = [[Hindi]] |value1 = 45.85 |color1 = orange | |||
|label2 = [[Rajasthani languages|Rajasthani]] |value2 = 34.44 |color2 = firebrick | |||
|label3 = [[Dhundari language|Dhundari]] |value3 = 11.31 |color3 = sienna | |||
|label4 = [[Urdu]] |value4 = 2.74 |color4 = green | |||
|label5 = [[Marwari language|Marwari]] |value5 = 2.52 |color5 = maroon | |||
|label6 = [[Sindhi language|Sindhi]] |value6 = 1.21 |color6 = limegreen | |||
|label7 = Others |value7 = 1.93 |color7 = grey | |||
}} | |||
At the time of the [[2011 Census of India]], 45.85% of the population in the district spoke [[Hindi]], 34.44% [[Rajasthani languages|Rajasthani]], 11.31% [[Dhundari language|Dhundari]], 2.74% [[Urdu]], 2.52% [[Marwari language|Marwari]], 1.21% [[Sindhi language|Sindhi]], 0.42% [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] and 0.41% [[Bengali language|Bengali]] as their first language.<ref name="language">{{Cite web |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10220/download/13332/DDW-C16-STMT-MDDS-0800.XLSX|title=Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Rajasthan|website=censusindia.gov.in|publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref> | |||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
===Notable personalities=== | ===Notable personalities=== | ||
* HH Galtapeethadheeshwar Swami Avadheshacharya Ji Maharaj - Mahant, Shri Galta Peeth. | |||
* [[Hemant Shesh]] (1952- ) Writer and civil servant. Born in [[Jaipur]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://in.jagran.yahoo.com/sahitya/?page=article&articleid=2403&category=7|title=हेमंत को बिरला फाउंडेशन के बिहारी पुरस्कार |work=[[Dainik Jagran]]|publisher=Jagran Prakashan Ltd.|language=hi|access-date=8 September 2011}}</ref> | * [[Hemant Shesh]] (1952- ) Writer and civil servant. Born in [[Jaipur]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://in.jagran.yahoo.com/sahitya/?page=article&articleid=2403&category=7|title=हेमंत को बिरला फाउंडेशन के बिहारी पुरस्कार |work=[[Dainik Jagran]]|publisher=Jagran Prakashan Ltd.|language=hi|access-date=8 September 2011}}</ref> | ||
* | |||
== Climate == | ==Climate== | ||
<br />{{Weather box | <br />{{Weather box | ||
|location = Jaipur | |location = Jaipur | ||
|metric first = Yes | |metric first = Yes | ||
|single line = Yes | |single line = Yes | ||
|Jan record high C = | |Jan record high C = 31.7 | ||
|Feb record high C = | |Feb record high C = 36.7 | ||
|Mar record high C = | |Mar record high C = 42.8 | ||
|Apr record high C = | |Apr record high C = 44.9 | ||
|May record high C = | |May record high C = 48.5 | ||
|Jun record high C = | |Jun record high C = 47.2 | ||
|Jul record high C = | |Jul record high C = 46.7 | ||
|Aug record high C = | |Aug record high C = 41.7 | ||
|Sep record high C = | |Sep record high C = 41.7 | ||
|Oct record high C = | |Oct record high C = 40 | ||
|Nov record high C = | |Nov record high C = 36.1 | ||
|Dec record high C = | |Dec record high C = 31.3 | ||
|year record high C = | |year record high C = 48.5 | ||
|Jan high C = | |Jan high C = 22.5 | ||
|Feb high C = 26 | |Feb high C = 26.1 | ||
|Mar high C = 32 | |Mar high C = 32 | ||
|Apr high C = 37 | |Apr high C = 37.6 | ||
|May high C = | |May high C = 41.1 | ||
|Jun high C = | |Jun high C = 39.7 | ||
|Jul high C = 34 | |Jul high C = 34.8 | ||
|Aug high C = 32 | |Aug high C = 32.7 | ||
|Sep high C = | |Sep high C = 34.2 | ||
|Oct high C = | |Oct high C = 34.1 | ||
|Nov high C = 29 | |Nov high C = 29.6 | ||
|Dec high C = | |Dec high C = 25.1 | ||
|year high C = | |year high C = | ||
|Jan low C = 8 | |Jan low C = 8.4 | ||
|Feb low C = | |Feb low C = 12 | ||
|Mar low C = | |Mar low C = 17.4 | ||
|Apr low C = | |Apr low C = 22.8 | ||
|May low C = | |May low C = 27.1 | ||
|Jun low C = 27 | |Jun low C = 27.9 | ||
|Jul low C = 26 | |Jul low C = 26.2 | ||
|Aug low C = 24 | |Aug low C = 24.9 | ||
|Sep low C = | |Sep low C = 24 | ||
|Oct low C = | |Oct low C = 20.1 | ||
|Nov low C = | |Nov low C = 14.4 | ||
|Dec low C = 9 | |Dec low C = 9.9 | ||
|year low C = | |year low C = | ||
|Jan record low C = | |Jan record low C = -2.2 | ||
|Feb record low C = | |Feb record low C = -2.2 | ||
|Mar record low C = | |Mar record low C = 3.3 | ||
|Apr record low C = | |Apr record low C = 9.4 | ||
|May record low C = | |May record low C = 15.6 | ||
|Jun record low C = | |Jun record low C = 19.7 | ||
|Jul record low C = | |Jul record low C = 20.6 | ||
|Aug record low C = | |Aug record low C = 18.9 | ||
|Sep record low C = | |Sep record low C = 15 | ||
|Oct record low C = | |Oct record low C = 11.1 | ||
|Nov record low C = | |Nov record low C = 3.3 | ||
|Dec record low C = | |Dec record low C = 0 | ||
|year record low C = | |year record low C = -2.2 | ||
|Jan precipitation mm = | |Jan precipitation mm = 5.9 | ||
|Feb precipitation mm = | |Feb precipitation mm = 10.2 | ||
|Mar precipitation mm = | |Mar precipitation mm = 4.4 | ||
|Apr precipitation mm = | |Apr precipitation mm = 7.1 | ||
|May precipitation mm = | |May precipitation mm = 12.2 | ||
|Jun precipitation mm = | |Jun precipitation mm = 61.9 | ||
|Jul precipitation mm = | |Jul precipitation mm = 190.5 | ||
|Aug precipitation mm = | |Aug precipitation mm = 203.4 | ||
|Sep precipitation mm = | |Sep precipitation mm = 79.6 | ||
|Oct precipitation mm = | |Oct precipitation mm = 19.4 | ||
|Nov precipitation mm = | |Nov precipitation mm = 1.9 | ||
|Dec precipitation mm = 3 | |Dec precipitation mm = 3.8 | ||
|year precipitation mm = | |year precipitation mm = | ||
|source 1 = | |source 1 =[[India Meteorological Department]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Climate of Jaipur |url=https://mausam.imd.gov.in/jaipur/docs/climate.pdf |website=[[India Meteorological Department]] |access-date=18 June 2025 |page=48 |date=1 January 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Climatological Information |url=https://mausam.imd.gov.in/jaipur/mcdata/extreme_jaipur.pdf |website=[[India Meteorological Department]] |access-date=18 June 2025}}</ref> | ||
|date= | |date=June 2025}} | ||
==See also== | |||
* [[Jaipur|Jaipur City]] | |||
* [[Amber, India|Amber]] | |||
* [[Dhundhar]] | |||
* [[Jaipur Rural district]] | |||
* [[Kingdom of Amber]] | |||
* [[History of Jaipur]] | |||
* [[Sawai Jai Singh]] | |||
* [[Jantar Mantar]] | |||
== Notes == | |||
{{Notelist}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Districts of Rajasthan]] | [[Category:Districts of Rajasthan]] | ||
[[Category:Districts in Jaipur division]] | [[Category:Districts in Jaipur division]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:07, 24 November 2025
Jaipur district | |
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 .jpg)    Clockwise from top-left: Ganesh Pol in Amber Fort, Jal Mahal, Hawa Mahal, Jaigarh Fort, Jantar Mantar in Jaipur | |
.svg) Location of Jaipur district in Rajasthan | |
| Coordinates (Jaipur): 26°55′34″N 75°49′25″E / 26.926°N 75.8235°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Division | Jaipur |
| Headquarters | Jaipur |
| Tehsils | 16[1] |
| Government | |
| • District collector | Prakash Rajpurohit, IAS[2] |
| • Vidhan Sabha constituencies | 19[3] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11,143 km2 (4,302 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[4] | |
| • Total | 6,626,178 |
| • Density | 595/km2 (1,540/sq mi) |
| Demographics | |
| • Literacy | 76% |
| • Sex ratio | 910 |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| Major highways | National Highway 21 (NH-21) National Highway 48 (NH-48) |
| Average annual precipitation | 459.8 mm |
| Website | jaipur |
Jaipur district is a district in the state of Rajasthan in Northern India.the city of Jaipur, which is Rajasthan's capital and the largest city, is the district headquarters. It is the tenth most populous district in India (out of 780).[4]
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The district derives its name from its administrative headquarters, the city of Jaipur. The city was established in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II (1693–1744), the ruler of Amber, and named in his honour.[5] In Sanskrit, the suffix "pur" or "pura" is commonly used to denote a city or town. Thus, the name "Jaipur" translates to "The City of Jai," commemorating its founder, Jai Singh II.[6]
Geography[edit | edit source]
The district is located between 26°23' and 27°51' north latitude, and 74°55' and 76°50' east longitude. It covers an area of 11,143 square kilometres (4,302 sq mi), accounting for approximately 3.26% of the state's total area, and ranks 9th in size among the districts of the state.[lower-alpha 1][4] The district stretches about 180 kilometres (110 mi) from east to west, while its north to south length is approximately 110 kilometres (68 mi). It shares its northern boundary with the Sikar district and the state of Haryana. Towards the south, the district is bordered by Tonk district. On the eastern side, it is surrounded by Alwar, Dausa, and Sawai Madhopur districts, while to the west, it is flanked by Nagaur and Ajmer districts.[7]
The district is located on the eastern border of the Thar Desert and is largely covered with a thick layer of soil and alluvial deposits. The district is surrounded by the Aravali mountain range on three sides.[7] Towards the north and east, the region is bordered by hill ranges and several isolated peaks, which rise about 200 metres (660 ft) above the surrounding plains. These hills form a part of the Aravali mountain range. At different locations within the district, these ranges are known by various local names. The hills originate from the area around Sambhar Lake and continue into Jhunjhunu district. In Jaipur tehsil, these are commonly called Puranaghat and Nahargarh. In the tehsils of Kotputli, Bairath, and Jamwa Ramgarh, the hills are referred to by names such as Ada Doongar, Chapa, Khan Rahori, Khan Dogota, Jaroonda, Khan Raipur, and Khan Badri. Additionally, the Torawati hills are situated to the west of the Sabi and Banganga rivers.[4]
Divisions[edit | edit source]
Being the state capital, Jaipur has a Legislative Assembly. The 13 Sub-divisions in district are:
- Jaipur
- Amber
- Bassi
- Chaksu
- Chomu
- Mauzmabad
- Jamwa Ramgarh
- Phagi
- Phulera
- Kotputli
- Sanganer
- Shahpura
- Viratnagar
Panchayat Samitis are:
- Amber
- Bassi
- Chaksu
- Govindgarh
- Dudu
- Jamwa Ramgarh
- Phagi
- Sambhar
- Jhotwara
- Kotputli
- Shahpura
- Sanganer
- Viratnagar
Tehsils are: 3 new tehsils have recently been added, earlier there were 13 tehsils and now 16.
- Amber
- Bassi
- Chaksu
- Chomu
- Dudu
- Jamwa Ramgarh
- Phagi
- Sambhar
- Jaipur
- Kotputli
- Shahpura
- Sanganer
- Viratnagar
- Kot Khawada
- Kishangarh-Renwal
- Mauzamabad
- Paota
| Sub-divisions | 13 |
| Tehsil | 16 |
| Villages | 2369 |
| Panchayat Samiti (Block) | 13 |
| Gram Panchayat | 489 |
| Nagar Palika | 10 |
| Nagar Nigam | 2 |
Demographics[edit | edit source]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 944,116 | — |
| 1911 | 889,399 | −0.60% |
| 1921 | 729,878 | −1.96% |
| 1931 | 813,631 | +1.09% |
| 1941 | 926,153 | +1.30% |
| 1951 | 1,186,745 | +2.51% |
| 1961 | 1,508,009 | +2.42% |
| 1971 | 1,993,463 | +2.83% |
| 1981 | 2,802,414 | +3.46% |
| 1991 | 3,887,895 | +3.33% |
| 2001 | 5,251,071 | +3.05% |
| 2011 | 6,626,178 | +2.35% |
| source:[8] | ||
According to the 2011 census Jaipur district has a population of 6,626,178,[4] roughly equal to the nation of Libya[10] or the US state of Washington.[11] This gives it a ranking of 10th in India (out of a total of 640).[4] The district has a population density of 598 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,550/sq mi).[4] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 26.91%.[4] Jaipur has a sex ratio of 909 females for every 1000 males,[4] and a literacy rate of 76.44%. 52.40% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 15.14% and 7.97% of the population respectively.[4]
Languages[edit | edit source]
At the time of the 2011 Census of India, 45.85% of the population in the district spoke Hindi, 34.44% Rajasthani, 11.31% Dhundari, 2.74% Urdu, 2.52% Marwari, 1.21% Sindhi, 0.42% Punjabi and 0.41% Bengali as their first language.[12]
Culture[edit | edit source]
Notable personalities[edit | edit source]
- HH Galtapeethadheeshwar Swami Avadheshacharya Ji Maharaj - Mahant, Shri Galta Peeth.
- Hemant Shesh (1952- ) Writer and civil servant. Born in Jaipur.[13]
Climate[edit | edit source]
| Climate data for Jaipur | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 31.7 (89.1) |
36.7 (98.1) |
42.8 (109.0) |
44.9 (112.8) |
48.5 (119.3) |
47.2 (117.0) |
46.7 (116.1) |
41.7 (107.1) |
41.7 (107.1) |
40 (104) |
36.1 (97.0) |
31.3 (88.3) |
48.5 (119.3) |
| Average high °C (°F) | 22.5 (72.5) |
26.1 (79.0) |
32 (90) |
37.6 (99.7) |
41.1 (106.0) |
39.7 (103.5) |
34.8 (94.6) |
32.7 (90.9) |
34.2 (93.6) |
34.1 (93.4) |
29.6 (85.3) |
25.1 (77.2) |
32.5 (90.5) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 8.4 (47.1) |
12 (54) |
17.4 (63.3) |
22.8 (73.0) |
27.1 (80.8) |
27.9 (82.2) |
26.2 (79.2) |
24.9 (76.8) |
24 (75) |
20.1 (68.2) |
14.4 (57.9) |
9.9 (49.8) |
19.6 (67.3) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −2.2 (28.0) |
−2.2 (28.0) |
3.3 (37.9) |
9.4 (48.9) |
15.6 (60.1) |
19.7 (67.5) |
20.6 (69.1) |
18.9 (66.0) |
15 (59) |
11.1 (52.0) |
3.3 (37.9) |
0 (32) |
−2.2 (28.0) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 5.9 (0.23) |
10.2 (0.40) |
4.4 (0.17) |
7.1 (0.28) |
12.2 (0.48) |
61.9 (2.44) |
190.5 (7.50) |
203.4 (8.01) |
79.6 (3.13) |
19.4 (0.76) |
1.9 (0.07) |
3.8 (0.15) |
600.3 (23.62) |
| Source: India Meteorological Department[14][15] | |||||||||||||
See also[edit | edit source]
- Jaipur City
- Amber
- Dhundhar
- Jaipur Rural district
- Kingdom of Amber
- History of Jaipur
- Sawai Jai Singh
- Jantar Mantar
Notes[edit | edit source]
- ↑ This data is based on the administrative boundaries as per the 2011 Census, prior to the reorganisation of districts in 2023.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Sub-Divisions/Panchayat Samitis/Tehsils". 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
- ↑ "Jaipur Administration". Jaipur.rajasthan.gov.in. 22 February 2024.
- ↑ "Assembly Constituencies of Jaipur district" (PDF). gisserver1.nic.in/. 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 December 2013. Retrieved 28 February 2012.
- ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 "District Census Handbook 2011 - Jaipur" (PDF). Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
- ↑ Sarkar, Jadunath (1984). A History of Jaipur: C. 1503-1938. Orient Longman. p. 205. ISBN 9780861314720. Archived from the original on 28 September 2024. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- ↑ Bhatt, Rajendra Shankar (2005). Sawai Jai Singh. National Book Trust, India. pp. 101, 123, 155. ISBN 978-81-237-4418-6. Archived from the original on 28 September 2024. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Location & Area". District Jaipur. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ↑ Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901
- ↑ "Table C-01 Population By Religion - Rajasthan". census.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
- ↑ US Directorate of Intelligence. "Country Comparison:Population". Archived from the original on 13 June 2007. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
Libya 6,597,960
- ↑ "2010 Resident Population Data". U. S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
Washington 6,724,540
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Rajasthan". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
- ↑ "हेमंत को बिरला फाउंडेशन के बिहारी पुरस्कार". Dainik Jagran (in हिन्दी). Jagran Prakashan Ltd. Retrieved 8 September 2011.
- ↑ "Climate of Jaipur" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. 1 January 2011. p. 48. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ↑ "Climatological Information" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
https://jaipur.rajasthan.gov.in/content/raj/jaipur/en/about-jaipur/blocks-tehsils-panchayats.html#
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