Chittorgarh district

Chittorgarh district
Clockwise from top-left: Kirti Stambha with nearby temple at Chittorgarh Fort, Rani Padmini Palace, Dewaria Balaji Temple in Nagari, View of Chittorgarh city, Baroli Temples
Chittorgarh district
Chittorgarh district
Country India
StateRajasthan
DivisionUdaipur
HeadquartersChittaurgarh
Area
 • Total7,822 km2 (3,020 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total1,544,338
 • Density200/km2 (510/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (IST)

Chittorgarh district is one of the 50 districts of Rajasthan state in western India.[2] The historic city of Chittaurgarh is the administrative headquarters of the district.[1] The district was established on 1 August 1948 by integrating portions of various princely states: Mewar, Pratabgarh, Tonk, and Jhalawar.[3] Chittaurgarh is famous for the Chittor fort, home to various famous Rajput dynasties.

  1. ^ a b c d e District Census Handbook Chittaurgarh. Directorate of Census Operations. 2011.
  2. ^ "Statistical Data of Rajasthan State Pertaining to Census-2011". www.rajcensus.gov.in. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
  3. ^ Rajasthan District Gazetteers - Chittaurgarh. Directorate of District Gazetteers. 1977.