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RAJASTHAN
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RAJASTHAN
CONTENT
1. HISTORY2. STATE PROFILE3. DISTRICT PROFILE4. GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS5. CONNECTIVITY6. CLIMATIC CONDITIONS7. STATE CROPS8. PEOPLE9. CULTURAL HERITAGE10. GOVERNMENT & ECONOMY11. EXPORTS12. OPINION LEADERS, NGO’S13. CELEBRITIES14. EDUCATION15. HEALTH CARE16. UNIQUE FEATURES
HISTORY
Ancient Period, upto 1200 AD
Rajput clans emerged and held their sway over different parts of Rajasthan from about 700 AD. Before that, Rajasthan was a part of several republics. It was a part of the Mauryan Empire. Other major republics that dominated this region include the Malavas, Arjunyas, Yaudhyas, Kushans, Saka Satraps, Guptas and Hunas. The Rajput clans ascendancy in Indian history was during the period from the eighth to the twelfth century AD. The Pratihars ruled Rajasthan and most of northern India during 750-1000 AD. Between 1000-1200 AD, Rajasthan witnessed the struggle for supremacy between Chalukyas, Parmars and Chauhans.
STATE PROFILE
Located in northwest India, Rajasthan borders Punjab in the north, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in the northeast, Madhya Pradesh in the east and Gujarat in the south. On the western side, it shares a long stretch of border with the neighboring country Pakistan. Situated on the Thar Desert, Rajasthan protects the western border of the country standing as the sentinel who never tires. Rajasthan is diagonally divided into the hilly and rugged southeastern region and the barren Thar Desert, which extends across the border into Pakistan.
Rajasthan is one of the driest regions in India. Except in the hills of the Aravali range, temperature in most other parts of the state reaches the 40°C mark during the summer months. Winters are mild in Rajasthan with the temperatures ranging between 22°C and 8°C. The climate of Rajasthan is characterized by dry and hot winds. The rainfall, which is characteristically scanty, comes during the month of July and September. However rainfall is comparatively high in the hilly Aravalli range.
STATE SYMBOLS
STATE TREE – KHEJARI
STATE FLOWER – ROHIDA
STATE BIRD – GODAWAN (GREAT INDIAN BUSTERD)
STATE ANIMAL – CHINKARA (AN ANTELOPE)
33 DISTRICTS OF RAJASTHAN
1. AJMER2. ALWAR3. BANSWARA4. BARAN5. BARMER6. BHARATPUR7. BHILWARA8. BIKANER9. BUNDI10. CHITTORGARH11. CHURU12. DAUSA13. DHOLPUR14. DUNGARPUR15. HANUMANGARH16. JAIPUR17. JAISALMER
18. JALORE19. JHALAWAR20. JHUNJHUNU21. JODHPUR22. KARAULI23. KOTA24. NAGPUR25. PALI26. PRATAPGARH27. RAJSAMAD28. SAWAI MADHOPUR29. SIKAR30. SIROHI31. SRIGANGANAGAR32. TONK33. UDAIPUR
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
Co-ordinates : 26o 34’ 22” N 73o 50’ 20” E / 26.57268o N 73.83902o E
Population 5,64,73,122 (CENSUS 2001)
Density 165/km2 (427/sq mi)
Time zone IST(GMT+05:30)
Area 3,42,239 km2
Most of the region is covered by Thar Desert.
Around three-fifths of Rajasthan lies northwest of the Aravallis, leaving two-fifths on the east and south.
The Thar covers the international border in the west.
Neighbour states
Punjab – north Haryana – north east Uttar pradesh – east Madhya pradesh – south east Gujarat - south
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
CONNECTIVITY
Air
As far as air transport is concerned, Jaipur airport is Rajasthan's International airport. There are other airports at Jodhpur and Udaipur while the one at Jaisalmer is only open from October to March. Indian Airlines and Jet Airways operate regular flights to Rajasthan from New Delhi and Mumbai. The Sanganer airport, Jaipur provides flight services to Dubai. The first international flight from Dubai had landed on 7 February 2002. The daily service between the two cities started from 12 February. Now Jaipur has become the 15th city in India to be connected to the Gulf.
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CONNECTIVITY
RAIL
Rajasthan has well network of railways and highly developed railway stations. The major towns of the state are well connected by regular trains running to the cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad. The major cities of Rajasthan like Ajmer, Alwar, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Chittorgarh, Ganganagar, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Kota, Nagaur and Sawai Madhopur come under the national rail network.
ROAD
The road transport system in the state is managed by the Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC). Huge numbers of buses run to all important places in Rajasthan and adjoining States of Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Buses leave New Delhi every 15 minutes.
CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
Generally hot and dry
Summer extends from April to June ranging from 35o to 45o c
Winter extends from December to march ranging from 10o c to 27o c
Monsoon lies during the period of July to September ranging from 35o c to 40o c The rainfall is between 100MM – 165MM.
October & November is the post monsoon season. The maximum temperature ranges between 33o c to 38o c and minimum is between 18o c to 20o c
PEOPLE
Brahmins : Their main occupation was worshipping and performance of religious rites.
Vaishya : These people generally took up business as their source of livelihood. These days they are settled in every nook and corner of the country.
Many tribes are also found in different parts of Rajasthan. These tribes have their own social systems and customs.Some of the commonly known tribes are Meena, Bhil, Garasia, Kanjar.
Some of these religions are: Jain Religion: the Jains follow the teachings of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara. Mahavira stressed on the practice Non-violence. Some other major religions that are followed are Buddishm, Sikh, Islam, Chirstianity, Parsi religion.
CULTURAL HERITAGE
Cultural traditions which reflect the ancient Indian way of life.
Variety of “folk” culture.
The Ghoomer dance from Udaipur and Kalbeliya dance of Jaisalmer are World famous.
Kathputli, bhopa, chang, tertali, ghindar, kachchhighori, tejaji etc. are examples of traditional culture.
Religious festivals are Deepawli, Holi, Gangaur, Makar Sankranti, Janmashtami.
Languages – Marwari, Mewari, Dhundhari, Mewati & harauti.
Desserts – dal baati churma, pakode, besan gatte, dal dhokle..
GOVERNMENT & ECONOMY
Two major holding parties :- Congress Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) Governer – Prabha Rau Chief Minister – Mr. Ashok Gehlot
Economy is primary agricultural and pastoral.
Wheat and Barley cultivated in large areas.
Pulses, sugarcane, oil seeds, cotton, tobbacco are the cash crops of the state.
Rajasthan is the largest producer of edible oil and whool.
It is the second largest producer of oil seeds.
STATE EXPORTS
The Block Prints, Tie & dye prints, bagaru prints, Sanganer prints, and zari embriodary are the major exports.
Handicrafts like wooden furniture, carpets, and blue pottery.
Rajasthan is known as the Shoppers Paradise.
Rajasthan is largest exporters of Marbles in India.
Rajasthan also exports chittar patthar and kota stone.
CELEBRITIES
Pratibha Patil – President of IndiaBhairon Singh Shekhawat – Vice President of IndiaLaxmi Niwas Mittal (Steel Industrialist)Rajvardhan Singh Rathod (KHEL RATNA)Jagjit Singh & Vinod Rathod (Singer)Rajeev Khandelwal, Sonal Chouhan, Irfan Khan, Asrani (Bollywood Celebrities)Pandit Jasraj – Music instrument playerKarpoor Chandra Kulish (Founder – Rajasthan Patrika)Nagendra singh – International Court of Justice – JouristGhanshyam Das Birla – Aditya Birla GroupJamna Lal Bajaj – B School DirectorH. S. Ranka – Ranka JewellersVikram Solanki – Plays for England Cricket TeamGayatri Devi – Queen of JaipurCapt. Mahendra Singh Tanwar – Raj. Riff. (Sikar)Major Shaitan Singh Bhati – Awarded Paramvir Chakra
EDUCATIONLiteracy Rate : 61.03%Male Literacy : 75.70%Female Literacy : 43.85%Rajasthan has recorded the highest increase of 21.86% among all states / Union Territaries of India.State Board is Board Of Secondary Education, Rajasthan.Universities : 15Medical Colleges : 24B.ed. Colleges : 51Engineering Colleges : 39Arts & Science Colleges : 456Others : 96 Popular Colleges:
IIRMAmityR. A. PoddarBITS- Pilani
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EDUCATION
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FMS- UdaipurAravali- JodhpurSuresh Gyan ViharMNIT- JaipurShrinathji Inst. Tech.- NathdwaraITM- BhilwaraIIT – JODHPUR (PROPOSED)IIM – UDAIPUR (PROPOSED)
UNIQUE FEATURES
• MICA INDUSTRIES• BRAHMA TEMPLE- PUSHKAR• ASIA’S BIGGEST GAUSHALA• UDAI VILAS HOTEL (OBEROI GROUP)• RAM BAGH PALACE (TAJ GROUP)• DELWARA JAIN TEMPLE- ART• THE ONLY BLUE HORSE ‘CHETAK’• THEWA ART• ZARI WORK• THAR DESERT• SATI PRATHA• MARU UTSAV- CAMEL FARE• CHITTORGARH FORT- LARGEST IN INDIA• DRY PORT – JODHPUR• JAY BAN CANNON• JAIPUR FOOT
• FOOD• HANDICRAFTS• PINK CITY JAIPUR• SUN CITY JODHPUR• CITY OF LAKES, UDAIPUR• CHINAKARA• JOOTIYA• THAR DESERT• DRY PORT – JODHPUR• BRAHMA TEMPLE – PUSHKAR
RAJASTHAN IS FAMOUS FOR…
REFERENCES
Source of Data
• google.co.in• rajasthan.gov.in• bharatonline.com• rajasthan.nic.in• wikipedia.org• mapsofindia.com• rajasthantourism.gov.in• indiastudycentre.com• rajgovt.org
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