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| Area |
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342,000 sq km (132,139 sq miles): Largest State in India |
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| Location |
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North-western India; shares domestic borders with Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat |
| State Capital |
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Jaipur |
| Districts |
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32 |
| Cities and Towns |
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222 |
| Major Cities |
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Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Kota, Ajmer, Bikaner, Bhilwara, Alwar |
| Population |
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56.47 million (2001 Census) |
| Population Density |
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165 persons per square km (2001 Census) |
| Urban Population |
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23.38% |
| Languages |
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Hindi and Rajasthani dialects. English is widely used in business, higher education and professions. |
| Literacy |
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60.4% |
| Currency |
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Indian Rupee (Rs) |
| Economy NSDP (2006-07) |
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Rs.1256.56 billion (2006-07: current prices) |
| Time Zone |
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GMT +5 hours, 30 minutes |
| Geography |
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The Aravali range which stretches from the north-eastern to the south-western parts of the State, divides the State. The western region is mostly desert, while the eastern region is fertile. |
| Climate |
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Generally dry with extreme temperatures; and rains during July-August |
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State Economy
With the State Domestic Product (NSPD) of Rs.1256.56 billion in 2006-07, Rajasthan is the eighth largest economy in India. During 2006-07, the economy grew by a healthy 8%.
Agriculture is the main economic activity in the State and the sector is also the largest employment generator. Besides, construction, tourism and manufacturing are significant contributors to the State income.
Key industries in the State are Cement and other mineral-based industries, textile, tourism, gems & jewellery, dimensional stones (marble and granite), agro-processing. Auto & auto-component manufacturing, IT and ITeS, oil & gas, power generation, and road construction are the emerging industries.
Principal exports from the State include gems & jewellery, woollen carpets, hand-printed apparels & furnishings, tie & dye clothes, handicraft articles, marble and granite, and engineering goods. |
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