Monday, January 25, 2010

Chittorgarh District Location

Chittorgarh District Location :
Chittorgarh district is located south east of Rajasthan state.

Between 23° 32' and 25° 13' north latitudes
Between 74° 12' and 75° 49' east longitudes


Chittorgarh District Area :
10,856 Square Km (3.17% of the Rajasthan State)


Topography :
Aravali hills covering almost entire area.


Major Rivers :

Chambal
Banas
Bedach
Jakaharn
Gambhiri
Barhmani
Gunjali


Dams in Chittorgarh District :

Rana Pratap Sagar, Rawatbhata
Gambhiri Dam
Gosunda Dam
Matrikundiya Dam
Bassi Dam


Population Of Chittorgarh District (as of year 2000) :

Estimated population :- 18,36,200 (Males 941841, Females 894359)
Ratio between Male and Female :- 1000 : 950


Population based on area :
Area Male Female Total Percentage
Rural 767283 736017 1503300 84.39
Urban 175310 157590 332900 15.61
Total 942593 893607 1836200 100



Art & Craft in Chittorgarh District :

Tie & Dye work in Akola
Wooden Toys in Bassi
Gold work on mirror (Thewa Art) in Pratapgarh
Leather Work (Mojadi) in Gangar, Pratapgarh and Chittorgarh
Marble Craft in Chittorgarh

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