Rajasthan
StateRJ• Northwestern India
Capital
Jaipur
Largest City
Jaipur
Formation Date
30 March 1949
Statehood
30 March 1949
Emblem of Rajasthan
Population
6.85 Cr
2011 census
Area
3,42,239 km²
Districts
41
Lok Sabha Seats
25
Rajya Sabha Seats
10
Assembly Seats
200
Legislative Council
0
No council
About Rajasthan
Rajasthan was formed through the integration of princely states in stages; the present state was completed with the integration of Matsya and other unions, and the United State of Rajasthan became Greater Rajasthan on 30 March 1949.
- State Code
- RJ
- ISO Code
- IN-RJ
- Official Language
- Hindi
- Additional Language
- Rajasthani, English
- Region
- Northwestern India
- Zone
- Western Zonal Council
- Time Zone
- Asia/Kolkata
Current Leadership
(6)BS
HB
Haribhau Bagde
Governor
Since 31 Jul 2024
DK
Diya Kumari
Deputy Chief Minister
BJPPB
Prem Chand Bairwa
Deputy Chief Minister
BJPTJ
Tika Ram Jully
Leader of Opposition
INCVD
Vasudev Devnani
Speaker, Legislative Assembly
BJPState Symbols
Animal
Chinkara
Bird
Great Indian bustard
Flower
Rohida flower
Tree
Khejri
Fish
Chittal / Rohu
Sport
Basketball
Legislative Strength
25
Lok Sabha Seats
10
Rajya Sabha Seats
200
Assembly Seats
0
Legislative Council Seats
Party-wise Strength (Assembly)
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200
Seats held
- Bharatiya Janata Party11859.0%
- Indian National Congress6733.5%
- Independent84.0%
- Bharat Adivasi Party42.0%
- Bahujan Samaj Party21.0%
- Rashtriya Lok Dal10.5%
Majority mark 101
Major Political Parties
(6)
BJP
118 MLAs
INC
67 MLAs
I
I
8 MLAs
BAP
BAP
4 MLAs
BSP
BSP
2 MLAs
RLP
RLP
1 MLA
Demographics
(2011)6.85 Cr
Population
201
Population Density (per km²)
66.11%
Literacy Rate
79.19%
Male Literacy
52.12%
Female Literacy
1.70 Cr
Urban Population
5.15 Cr
Rural Population
Assembly Reserved Seats
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200
Total Seats
- General14170.5%
- SC3417.0%
- ST2512.5%
Key Facts
- State DayRajasthan Day
- Sitting MLAs200
- Sitting MPs35
- Sitting MLCs0
- High CourtRajasthan High Court
- Time ZoneAsia/Kolkata
- Next Assembly ElectionExpected 2028
Lok Sabha Strength
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25
Seats held
- Bharatiya Janata Party1456.0%
- Indian National Congress832.0%
- Rashtriya Lok Dal14.0%
- Bharat Adivasi Party14.0%
- Independent14.0%
Legislature
Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
- Seats
- 200
- Current term
- 19 Dec 2023 – 18 Dec 2028
- Last election
- 2023
- Next expected
- 2028
- Majority mark
- 101
- Government strength
- 118
- Opposition strength
- 82
- Reserved (SC / ST)
- 34 / 25
Legislative Council
Rajasthan has no legislative council.
Lok Sabha
- Seats
- 25
- Current term
- 24 Jun 2024 – 23 Jun 2029
- Last election
- 2024
Rajya Sabha
- Seats
- 10
- House type
- Upper House of Parliament
- Member term
- 6 years
Rajasthan Assembly Election 2023 — Result
Winner
Bharatiya Janata Party
115 seats
Runner-up
Indian National Congress
70 seats
Turnout
75.45%
Source: Election Commission of India
Assembly Election History
(3 elections)Seats WonVote Share (%)
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| Year | Winner | Seats | Vote Share | Runner-up | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | BJP | 115 | 41.69% | INC | 70 |
| 2018 | INC | 99 | 39.3% | BJP | 73 |
| 2013 | BJP | 163 | 45.17% | INC | 21 |
Districts & Administration
(50 districts)District profiles (50 of 50)
- Ajmer
- Alwar
- Balotra
- Banswara
- Baran
- Barmer
- Beawar
- Bharatpur
- Bhilwara
- Bikaner
- Bundi
- Chittorgarh
- Churu
- Dausa
- Deeg
- Dholpur
- Didwana-Kuchaman
- Dungarpur
- Anupgarh
- Hanumangarh
- Jaipur
- Jaisalmer
- Jalore
- Jhalawar
- Jhunjhunu
- Jodhpur
- Karauli
- Khairthal-Tijara
- Kota
- Kotputli-Behror
- Nagaur
- Pali
- Phalodi
- Pratapgarh
- Rajsamand
- Salumbar
- Sawai Madhopur
- Sikar
- Sirohi
- Sri Ganganagar
- Dudu
- Gangapur City
- Jaipur Rural
- Jodhpur Rural
- Kekri
- Neem Ka Thana
- Sanchore
- Shahpura
- Tonk
- Udaipur
- Districts
- 41
- Divisions
- 7
- Cities & towns
- —
- Ajmer
- Alwar
- Balotra
- Banswara
- Baran
- Barmer
- Beawar
- Bharatpur
- Bhilwara
- Bikaner
- Bundi
- Chittorgarh
- Churu
- Dausa
- Deeg
- Dholpur
- Didwana-Kuchaman
- Dungarpur
- Anupgarh
- Hanumangarh
- Jaipur
- Jaisalmer
- Jalore
- Jhalawar
- Jhunjhunu
- Jodhpur
- Karauli
- Khairthal-Tijara
- Kota
- Kotputli-Behror
- Nagaur
- Pali
- Phalodi
- Pratapgarh
- Rajsamand
- Salumbar
- Sawai Madhopur
- Sikar
- Sirohi
- Sri Ganganagar
- Dudu
- Gangapur City
- Jaipur Rural
- Jodhpur Rural
- Kekri
- Neem Ka Thana
- Sanchore
- Shahpura
- Tonk
- Udaipur
Economy (2026-27)
- GSDP
- ₹21,52,100 Cr
- GSDP growth
- 15%
- Revenue
- ₹3,26,140 Cr
- Expenditure
- ₹4,05,632 Cr
- Major industries
- Tourism, Mining, Cement, Textiles, Gems and jewellery, Renewable energy
Budget (FY 2026-27)
- Total expenditure
- ₹6,10,956 Cr
- Total receipts
- ₹6,01,480 Cr
- Borrowings
- ₹2,75,340 Cr
- Fiscal deficit
- ₹79,493 Cr
- Fiscal deficit / GSDP
- 3.7%
- Revenue surplus
- ₹-24,314 Cr
- Debt repayment
- ₹2,05,324 Cr
- Primary deficit
- ₹35,817 Cr
Development Indicators
- Literacy
- 66.11%
Formation & History
- 30 March 1949: Greater Rajasthan was formally inaugurated; Rajasthan's integration continued through subsequent stages.
Constitutional & Statutory Bodies
- High Court
- Rajasthan High Court
- High Court seat
- Jodhpur
- State Election Commission
- State Election Commission, Rajasthan
- Public Service Commission
- Rajasthan Public Service Commission
- Information Commission
- Rajasthan Information Commission
- Lokayukta
- Lokayukta Rajasthan
- Human Rights Commission
- Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission
- Women's Commission
- Rajasthan State Commission for Women
- Pollution Control Board
- Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board
Exam & Static GK
Rajasthan for competitive exams — 12 topics, 28 revision cards, and a self-marking practice set.
Quick Revision
9Capital
Jaipur
Area
3,42,239 km²
Population
6.85 Cr
Literacy
66.11%
Districts
41
State Code
RJ
Lok Sabha
25
Rajya Sabha
10
Assembly
200
Key Facts
- Highest point
- Guru Shikhar
Neighbouring States
5- Punjab
- Haryana
- Uttar Pradesh
- Madhya Pradesh
- Gujarat
Major Rivers
5- Chambal
- Banas
- Luni
- Mahi
- Banganga
National Parks
7- Ranthambore National Park
- Keoladeo National Park
- Desert National Park
- Mukundra Hills National Park
- Ranthambore
- Keoladeo
- Mukundra Hills
Wildlife Sanctuaries
2- Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary
- Tal Chhapar Sanctuary
Historical Places
4- Chittorgarh Fort
- Amber Fort
- Jaisalmer Fort
- Hawa Mahal
Headline Figures
2- Budget (2026-27)
- ₹6,10,956 Cr
- Financial Year
- 2026-27
Major Crops
6- Wheat
- Bajra
- Mustard
- Barley
- Pulses
- Cotton
Major Industries
6- Tourism
- Mining
- Cement
- Textiles
- Gems and jewellery
- Renewable energy
Industrial Corridors
- Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor
Exam Notes
- Budget figures are copied from the base state file and should be re-verified before publication.
State Symbols
7- Animal
- Chinkara
- Bird
- Great Indian bustard
- Flower
- Rohida flower
- Tree
- Khejri
- Fish
- Chittal / Rohu
- Sport
- Basketball
- Song
- Kesariya Balam
Revolts & Movements
2- Peasant movements in princely states
- Bijolia movement
IIMs
- IIM Udaipur
AIIMS
- AIIMS Jodhpur
Major Universities
3- University of Rajasthan
- Mohanlal Sukhadia University
- Jai Narain Vyas University
Expressways
- Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
Airports
5- Jaipur International Airport
- Jodhpur Airport
- Udaipur Airport
- Kota Airport
- Bikaner Airport
Metro Projects
- Jaipur Metro
Government Schemes
3- Mukhyamantri Yuva SwarojgarHigh relevance
- Lakhpati DidiHigh relevance
- Mukhyamantri Ayushman Arogya YojanaHigh relevance
City Nicknames
3- Jaipur“Pink City”
- Jodhpur“Blue City”
- Udaipur“City of Lakes”
Largest, Longest, First
- Largest Indian state by areaRajasthan
One-Line Facts
6- Capital — Jaipur.
- Districts — 41.
- Formation/formation date recorded in the base data — 1949-03-30.
- State animal — Chinkara.
- State bird — Great Indian bustard.
- Highest point — Guru Shikhar.
Latest Assembly Election
5- Year
- 2023
- Winner
- Bharatiya Janata Party
- Winner seats
- 115
- Runner-up
- Indian National Congress
- Runner-up seats
- 70
Latest Lok Sabha Election
2- Year
- 2024
- Total seats
- 25
Exam Facts
- Rajasthan has 25 Lok Sabha seats.
Recently Updated
2- State Budget2026-09-11Base dataset records the state budget/outlay value as 610956 INR crore.
- Political/administrative event2023: BJP won the Assembly election and Bhajan Lal Sharma became Chief Minister.
GK sources
- Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
- Rajasthan Government
- PRS - Rajasthan Budget Analysis 2026-27
- Election Commission of India
Major Cities & Destinations
- JaipurCapital
- UdaipurDestination
- JodhpurDestination
- JaisalmerDestination
- Ajmer-PushkarDestination
- RanthamboreDestination
- Mount AbuDestination
Quick Links
Sources
- Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
- Rajasthan Government
- PRS - Rajasthan Budget Analysis 2026-27
- Election Commission of India
Verified as of 2026-09-11
Compiled from public records.