Cities in Rajasthan: Population, Area, Facts, FAQs

Rajasthan is India’s largest state by area (343,239 km²) and the seventh most populous (68.62 million people). There are 33 districts in the state. Jaipur, the state’s capital and largest city, with a population of 3.04 million, and covers an area of 484 km². Jodhpur and Kota are the cities with the second and third largest by populations respectively.

People refer to Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, as the “Pink City” due to its stunning pink-hued architecture. Founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, it is famous for its historical landmarks like the Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, and Jantar Mantar. Jaipur is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a cultural hub of India.

Rajasthan’s cities: Population, Area, Density, Districts

largest cities in Rajasthan by Population listed below.

Rank	City Name	Population	Area (km²)	Density ( inhabitants/km²)	District
1	Jaipur	3,046,163	484	6,285	Jaipur
2	Jodhpur	1,138,300	78	14,482	Jodhpur
3	Kota	1,001,694	225	4,434	Kota
4	Bikaner	644,406	165	3,887	Bikaner
5	Ajmer	551,101	223	2,466	Ajmer
6	Udaipur	474,531	56	8,336	Udaipur
7	Bhilwara	359,483	118	3,033	Bhilwara
8	Alwar	341,422	48	7,054	Alwar
9	Bharatpur	252,838	56	4,449	Bharatpur
10	Ganganagar	249,914	20	11,974	Ganganagar
11	Sikar	244,497	22	10,832	Sikar
12	Pali	230,075	159	1,447	Pali
13	Tonk	165,294	60	2,732	Tonk
14	Kishangarh	154,886	25	6,170	Ajmer
15	Beawar	151,152	17	8,544	Ajmer
16	Hanumangarh	150,958	13	11,248	Hanumangarh
17	Dhaulpur	133,075	32	4,154	Dhaulpur
18	Gangapur City	130,061	12	10,975	Sawai Madhopur
19	Sawai Madhopur	121,106	59	2,052	Sawai Madhopur
20	Churu	120,157	28	4,291	Churu
21	Jhunjhunu	118,473	37	3,200	Jhunjhunu
22	Baran	117,992	13	8,500	Baran
23	Chittaurgarh	116,406	41	2,787	Chittaurgarh
24	Makrana	116,295	36	3,230	Nagaur
25	Nagaur	110,797	37	2,930	Nagaur

Rajasthan Cities: Literacy, GDP & Attractions

Here’s a detailed table for the top 10 cities in Rajasthan, showing their literacy rates, estimated GDPs, and notable attractions.

City	Literacy Rate (%)	Estimated GDP (₹ Cr)	Key Attractions
Jaipur	83.33	₹110,000	Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar
Jodhpur	80.81	₹65,000	Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Clock Tower
Kota	82.80	₹58,000	Chambal Garden, Seven Wonders Park, Kishore Sagar
Bikaner	65.13	₹42,000	Junagarh Fort, Karni Mata Temple, Camel Festival
Ajmer	69.33	₹38,000	Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Ana Sagar Lake, Taragarh Fort
Udaipur	61.82	₹50,000	City Palace, Lake Pichola, Jag Mandir
Bhilwara	61.37	₹35,000	Harni Mahadev Temple, Menal Waterfall
Alwar	70.72	₹40,000	Bala Quila, Sariska Tiger Reserve, Moosi Maharani Chhatri
Bharatpur	70.11	₹32,000	Keoladeo National Park, Lohagarh Fort
Ganganagar	69.64	₹30,000	Suratgarh Fort, Ganganagar Bhutte, Peda

Note: District-level economic activity and urban concentration shape the rounded GDP estimates.

Facts about cities in Rajasthan

• Jaipur is a city of pink-colored buildings. Jaipur is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the land of Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, and Jantar Mantar.
• Jodhpur is famous for blue-painted houses and the breathtaking Mehrangarh Fort that offers panoramic views of the city.
• Udaipur boasts picturesque lakes like Lake Pichola and Fateh Sagar. The City Palace and Jag Mandir add to its regal charm.
• Jaisalmer lies in the Thar Desert and is the city with golden sandstone architecture such as Jaisalmer Fort- a living fort with shops and homes.
• Ajmer is home to the Ajmer Sharif Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, one of the many dargahs that attract devotees from all religions.
• Pushkar houses the sacred Pushkar Lake and one of the very few Brahma Temples found in the world. The major tourist attraction in this place is the Pushkar Camel Fair held annually.

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