Chittorgarh district | |
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 .jpg)    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 | |
.svg) Chittorgarh district | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Division | Udaipur |
| Headquarters | Chittaurgarh |
| Area | |
• Total | 7,822 km2 (3,020 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 1,544,338 |
| • Density | 200/km2 (510/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+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.
- ^ a b c d e District Census Handbook Chittaurgarh. Directorate of Census Operations. 2011.
- ^ "Statistical Data of Rajasthan State Pertaining to Census-2011". www.rajcensus.gov.in. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
- ^ Rajasthan District Gazetteers - Chittaurgarh. Directorate of District Gazetteers. 1977.