Rajasthan

Rajasthan is a state in India. Area of this state is about 3,42,239 sq kms. Population of Rajasthan is 56,507,188 as per census 2001. Its capital city is Jaipur. Principal languages of the state are Hindi and Rajasthani.

History and Geography

Rajasthan, the largest State in India in terms of area, prior to independence, was known as Rajputana or the home of Rajputs—a martial community who ruled over this area for centuries. The history of Rajasthan dates back to the pre-historic times. Around 3,000 and 1,000 BC, it had a culture akin to that of the Indus Valley Civilisation. It was the Chauhans who dominated Rajput affairs from seventh century and by 12th century, they had become an imperial power. After the Chauhans, it was the Guhilots of Mewar who controlled the destiny of the warring tribes. Besides Mewar, the other historically prominent states were Marwar, Jaipur, Bundi, Kota, Bharatpur and Alwar, while the other states were only offshoots of these. All these states accepted the British Treaty of Subordinate Alliance in 1818, protecting the interest of the princes. This naturally left the people discontented. After the revolt of 1857, the people united themselves under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi to contribute to the freedom movement. With the introduction of provincial autonomy in1935 in British India, agitation for civil liberties and political rights became stronger in Rajasthan. The process of uniting the scattered states commenced from 1948 to 1956, when the States Reorganisation Act was promulgated. First came Matsya Union (1948), consisting of a fraction of states. Slowly and gradually, other states merged with this Union. By 1949, major states like Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur and Jaislmer joined this Union, making it the United State of Greater Rajasthan. Ultimately in 1958, the present state of Rajasthan formally came into being, with Ajmer state, the Abu Road Taluka, and Sunel Tappa joining it. The entire western flank of the state borders with Pakistan, while Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh bind Rajasthan in north, north-east, south-east and Gujarat in south-west.

There are 25 Lok Sabha and 200 Vidhan Sabha constituencies in the state.

Districts

Ajmer District, Alwar District, Banswara District, Baran District, Barmer District, Bharatpur District, Bhilwara District, Bikaner District, Bundi District, Chittorgarh District, Churu District, Dausa District, Dholpur District, Dungarpur District, Hanumangarh District, Jaipur District, Jaisalmer District, Jalore District, Jhalawar District, Jhunjhunu District, Jodhpur District, Karauli District, Kota District, Nagaur District, Pali District, Rajsamand District, Sawai Madhopur District, Sikar District, Sirohi District, Sri Ganganagar District, Tonk District, Udaipur District

Lok Sabha and their Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) constituencies

1 Ganganagar Lok Sabha Constituency (SC) - 1 Sadulshahar Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 2 Ganganagar Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 3 Karanpur Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 4 Suratgarh Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 5 Raisinghnagar Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC), 7 Sangaria Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 8 Hanumangarh Vidhan Sabha Constituency and 9 Pilibanga Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC)

2 Bikaner Lok Sabha Constituency (SC) - 6 Anupgarh Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC), 12 Khajuwala Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC), 13 Bikaner West Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 14 Bikaner East Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 15 Kolayat Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 16 Lunkaransar Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 17 Dungargarh Vidhan Sabha Constituency and 18 Nokha Vidhan Sabha Constituency in Rajasthan

3 Churu Lok Sabha Constituency - 10 Nohar Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 11 Bhadra Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 19 Sadulpur Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 20 Taranagar Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 21 Sardarshahar Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 22 Churu Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 23 Ratangarh Vidhan Sabha Constituency and 24 Sujangarh Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC)

4 Jhunjhunu Lok Sabha Constituency - 25 Pilani Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC), 26 Surajgarh Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 27 Jhunjhunu Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 28 Mandawa Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 29 Nawalgarh Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 30 Udaipurwati Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 31 Khetri Vidhan Sabha Constituency and 32 Fatehpur Vidhan Sabha Constituency in Rajasthan

5 Sikar Lok Sabha Constituency - 33 Lachhmangarh Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 34 Dhod Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC), 35 Sikar Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 36 Danta Ramgarh Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 37 Khandela Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 38 Neem Ka Thana Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 39 Srimadhopur Vidhan Sabha Constituency and 43 Chomu Vidhan Sabha Constituency

6 Jaipur Rural Lok Sabha Constituency - 40 Kotputli Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 41 Viratnagar Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 42 Shahpura Vidhan Sabha Constituency in Rajasthan, 44 Phulera Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 46 Jhotwara Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 47 Amber Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 48 Jamwa Ramgarh Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST) and 63 Bansur Vidhan Sabha Constituency

7 Jaipur Lok Sabha Constituency - 49 Hawa Mahal Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 50 Vidhyadhar Nagar Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 51 Civil Lines Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 52 Kishan Pole Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 53 Adarsh Nagar Vidhan Sabha Constituency in Rajasthan, 54 Malviya Nagar Vidhan Sabha Constituency in Rajasthan, 55 Sanganer Vidhan Sabha Constituency and 56 Bagru Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC)

8 Alwar Lok Sabha Constituency - 59 Tijara Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 60 Kishangarh Bas Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 61 Mundawar Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 62 Behror Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 65 Alwar Rural Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC), 66 Alwar Urban Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 67 Ramgarh Vidhan Sabha Constituency in Rajasthan and 68 Rajgarh Laxmangarh Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST)

9 Bharatpur Lok Sabha Constituency (SC) - 69 Kathumar Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC), 70 Kaman Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 71 Nagar Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 72 Deeg Kumher Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 73 Bharatpur Vidhan Sabha Constituency in Rajasthan, 74 Nadbai Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 75 Weir Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC) and 76 Bayana Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC)

10 Karauli Dholpur Lok Sabha Constituency (SC) - 77 Baseri Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC), 78 Bari Vidhan Sabha Constituency in Rajasthan, 79 Dholpur Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 80 Rajakhera Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 81 Todabhim Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 82 Hindaun Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC), 83 Karauli Vidhan Sabha Constituency and 84 Sapotra Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST)

11 Dausa Lok Sabha Constituency (ST) - 57 Bassi Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 58 Chaksu Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC), 64 Thanagazi Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 85 Bandikui Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 86 Mahuwa Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 87 Sikrai Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC), 88 Dausa Vidhan Sabha Constituency and 89 Lalsot Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST)

12 Tonk Sawai Madhopur Lok Sabha Constituency - 90 Gangapur Vidhan Sabha Constituency in Rajasthan, 91 Bamanwas Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 92 Sawai Madhopur Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 93 Khandar Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC), 94 Malpura Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 95 Niwai Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC), 96 Tonk Vidhan Sabha Constituency and 97 Deoli Uniara Vidhan Sabha Constituency

13 Ajmer Lok Sabha Constituency - 45 Dudu Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC), 98 Kishangarh Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 99 Pushkar Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 100 Ajmer North Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 101 Ajmer South Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC), 102 Nasirabad Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 104 Masuda Vidhan Sabha Constituency and 105 Kekri Vidhan Sabha Constituency

14 Nagaur Lok Sabha Constituency - 106 Ladnun Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 107 Deedwana Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 108 Jayal Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC), 109 Nagaur Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 110 Khinwsar Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 113 Makrana Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 114 Parbatsar Vidhan Sabha Constituency and 115 Nawan Vidhan Sabha Constituency

15 Pali Lok Sabha Constituency - 117 Sojat Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC), 118 Pali Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 119 Marwar Junction Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 120 Bali Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 121 Sumerpur Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 125 Osian Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 126 Bhopalgarh Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC) and 131 Bilara Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC)

16 Jodhpur Lok Sabha Constituency - 122 Phalodi Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 123 Lohawat Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 124 Shergarh Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 127 Sardarpura Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 128 Jodhpur Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 129 Soorsagar Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 130 Luni Vidhan Sabha Constituency and 133 Pokaran Vidhan Sabha Constituency

17 Barmer Lok Sabha Constituency - 132 Jaisalmer Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 134 Sheo Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 135 Barmer Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 136 Baytoo Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 137 Pachpadra Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 138 Siwana Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 139 Gudha Malani Vidhan Sabha Constituency and 140 Chohtan Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC)

18 Jalore Lok Sabha Constituency - 141 Ahore Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 142 Jalore Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC), 143 Bhinmal Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 144 Sanchore Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 145 Raniwara Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 146 Sirohi Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 147 Pindwara Abu Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST) and 148 Reodar Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC)

19 Udaipur Lok Sabha Constituency (ST) - 149 Gogunda Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 150 Jhadol Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 151 Kherwara Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 152 Udaipur Rural Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 153 Udaipur Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 156 Salumber Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 157 Dhariawad Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST) and 159 Aspur Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST)

20 Banswara Lok Sabha Constituency (ST) - 158 Dungarpur Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 160 Sagwara Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 161 Chorasi Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 162 Ghatol Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 163 Garhi Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 164 Banswara Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 165 Bagidora Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST) and 166 Kushalgarh Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST)

21 Chittorgarh Lok Sabha Constituency - 154 Mavli Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 155 Vallabhnagar Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 167 Kapasan Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC), 168 Begun Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 169 Chittorgarh Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 170 Nimbahera Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 171 Bari Sadri Vidhan Sabha Constituency and 172 Pratapgarh Vidhan Sabha Constituency in Rajasthan (ST)

22 Rajsamand Lok Sabha Constituency - 103 Beawar Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 111 Merta Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC), 112 Degana Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 116 Jaitaran Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 173 Bhim Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 174 Kumbhalgarh Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 175 Rajsamand Vidhan Sabha Constituency and 176 Nathdwara Vidhan Sabha Constituency

23 Bhilwara Lok Sabha Constituency - 177 Asind Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 178 Mandal Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 179 Sahara Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 180 Bhilwara Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 181 Shahpura SC Vidhan Sabha Constituency in Rajasthan (SC), 182 Jahazpur Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 183 Mandalgarh Vidhan Sabha Constituency and 184 Hindoli Vidhan Sabha Constituency

24 Kota Lok Sabha Constituency - 185 Keshoraipatan Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC), 186 Bundi Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 187 Pipalda Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 188 Sangod Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 189 Kota North Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 190 Kota South Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 191 Ladpura Vidhan Sabha Constituency and 192 Ramganj Mandi Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC)

25 Jhalawar Baran Lok Sabha Constituency - 193 Anta Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 194 Kishanganj Vidhan Sabha Constituency in Rajasthan (ST), 195 Baran Atru Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC), 196 Chhabra Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 197 Dag Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC), 198 Jhalrapatan Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 199 Khanpur Vidhan Sabha Constituency in Rajasthan and 200 Manohar Thana Vidhan Sabha Constituency