One of the most majestic and ancient regions of the state of Rajasthan is the present day district of Chittorgarh. Situated in the south eastern part of the State, it was created on 1st of August, 1948 by integrating various princely states. Dating back centuries, it has been the home of the most courageous Rajput dynasties who defended it from the many invasion attempts by foreign invaders like the Mughals. If a place epitomizes everything that is Rajput, then this is it. Full of past glory, valour, sacrifice, pride, passion, courage and bravery of the Rajput kings and queens, the district reflects it in spades be it through the famous Chittorgarh Fort on which the district is named or the many royal palaces, forts, havelis, monuments, wildlife sanctuaries full of exotic species of birds and animals, the tranquil lakes, the pious temples the district beacons the history and culture lover for a most unforgettable visit. For the nature aficionado, the rare and varied flora and fauna are sure to gladden the heart.
Here are a few more details about the most exotic of places in the state.
Area - 7,822 sq.km
Population - 15,44,338 as per 2011 Census
Population rank in India - 323rd out of 640
District Headquarters - Chittorgarh City
Administrative Subdivisions - Begun, Barisadri, Chittorgarh, Gangrar, Kapasan, Nimbahera, Rawatbhata
Number of Tehsils - 10
Tehsils - Badesar, Begun, Barisadri, Chittorgarh, Dungla, Gangrar, Kapasan, Rawatbhata, Rashmi, Nimbahera,
Villages - 1723
Languages Spoken -, Hindi, English
Geographical Borders - The district is divided into Western and Eastern parts by Neemuch district of Madhya Pradesh.
Western Part Borders :
North - Bhilwara
South - Pratapgarh
East - Neemuch, Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh
West - Udaipur, Rajasamand
Eastern Part Borders :
North - Kota, Bundi, Bhilwara districts
South and West - Neemuch, Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh
Primary Crops - Cotton, Groundnut, Sorghum, Soybean, Blackgram, Opium, Gram, Barley, Wheat, Mustard
Water Sources - Rivers Brahmani, Berach, Bagli, Chambal, Gambhiri, Wagon, Orai, Mahi, Zakham
Natural Resources - Fertile soil, Varied flora and fauna, Forest produce, Minerals like LimeStone (Cement Grade), China clay, Red Occur, Silica Sand, Quartz
Economy - Agriculture, Mining, Tourism
However, the district is one of the twelve districts in the state of Rajasthan that receives funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF) as it was named as one of the country's 250 most backward districts out of 640 by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj in 2006.
Distance from :
Kota - 161 kms
Ajmer - 189 kms
Jodhpur - 289 kms
Jaipur - 301 kms
New Delhi - 558 kms
Mumbai - 877 kms
How to reach :-
Via Airports - Dabok Airport, Udaipur is the nearest airport to the district at a distance of 105 kms
Via Railways - The district headquarters Chittorgarh Railway Junction is a part of the Western Railway Zone of the Indian Railways. It is well-connected with most major cities of the State and the Country.
Via Roadways - The district is connected via Golden Quadrilateral Road Project and the North-South-East-West Corridor Expressway to all major cities of the country.
RSRTC ( Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation ) runs various buses connecting the district towns, villages and other cities of the state and the country
Tourist Attractions include -
Archaeological Museum
Bhainsrorgarh Fort
Bhamashah Ki Haveli
Baroli Temples
Bhainsrorgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary
Chittorgarh Fort
Fateh Prakash Palace
Gan Mukh kand
Kirti Stambh
kalika Mata Temple
Padmini Palace
Mandalgarh Fort
Mahanal Temple
Meera Temple
Maha Sati
Meral Village (Temples)
Ratan Singh Palace
Rang Kumbha Palace
Samadisvara Temple
ShyamaTemple
Sanwariyaji Temple
Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary
Sathis Deori Temple
Tulja Bhawani Temple
Vijay Sthamb
District Collector Contact Number - 9660422065
Email Address - dm-chi-rj@nic.in
Helpline Numbers :
Police - 100
Sampark - 181
Office of the District Collector - 01472-247997
Electricity Department - 01472-241172
Roadways - 01472-241177
Images - wikipedia
Rajasthan tourism website
