Location |
North-western India; shares domestic borders with the states of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat |
Area |
342,239 sq. km. (Largest state in India) |
Districts |
33 |
Cities & Towns |
222 |
State Capital |
Jaipur |
Major Cities |
Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Kota, Ajmer, Bikaner, Bhilwara, Alwar |
Population |
6.85 crore (Economic Review 2021-22) |
Population Density |
200 persons per sq. km. (Economic Review 2021-22) |
Literacy |
66.11% (Economic Review 2021-22) |
State GDP |
INR 11,96,137 crore (at current prices: 2021-22) |
Per Capita Income |
INR 1,35,218 (at current prices: 2021-22) |
Geography |
The Aravalli Range, which stretches from the north-eastern to south-western part of the state, divides it. The western region is mostly a desert while the eastern region is fertile. |
Key Industries |
Cement and other mineral-based industries, Textile, Tourism, Gems & Jewellery, Dimension Stones (marble and granite) and Agro-Processing. |
Major Exports |
Gems & Jewellery, Woolen Carpets, Hand-Printed Apparels & Furnishings, Tie & Dye Clothes, Handicraft Articles, Marble, Granite, and Engineering Goods |
Emerging Industries |
Auto & Auto-Component and EV, Solar Component Manufacturing, IT & ITeS, Ceramics & Glass, Oil & Gas, Power Generation and Road Construction |
Currency |
Indian Rupee (Rs.); $1=Rs.74; £1=Rs.100; (Rounded-off exchange values as on 12 Nov 2021) |
Languages |
English, Hindi and Rajasthani dialects |