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Ajmer
Aravalli gateway of Pushkar, Taragarh and Rajasthan polity
Last verified: 2026-05-05
Ajmer district derives its name from Ajmer city, the district headquarters. The Aravalli range passes through the district and divides the plains of Marwar from the high table-land of Mewar. Ajmer remained a centrally administered Part C state until 31 October 1956, when it merged with Rajasthan.
District at a Glance
| Geographical area | 8,481 sq km |
|---|---|
| 2011 Census population | 2,583,052 persons |
| District headquarters | Ajmer city |
| 2011 population density | 305 persons per sq km |
| 2011 literacy rate | 69.33 percent |
| 2011 sex ratio | 951 females per 1,000 males |
District Administration
Current officeholders — sourced from public records.
Superintendent of Police
Shri Harsh Vardhan Agarwalla
Additional District Magistrate (City)
Narendra Kumar Meena
District and Sessions Judge
Vikrant Gupta
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
Bhagirath Choudhary
Ajmer
Bharatiya Janata PartySince 2024
Member of Legislative Assembly
Vasudev Devnani
Ajmer North
Bharatiya Janata PartySince 2023
Member of Legislative Assembly
Anita Bhadel
Ajmer South (SC)
Bharatiya Janata PartySince 2023
Member of Legislative Assembly
Vikash Choudhary
Kishangarh
Indian National CongressSince 2023
Member of Legislative Assembly
Virendra Singh
Masooda
Bharatiya Janata PartySince 2023
Member of Legislative Assembly
Ramswaroop Lamba
Nasirabad
Bharatiya Janata PartySince 2023
Member of Legislative Assembly
Suresh Singh Rawat
Pushkar
Bharatiya Janata PartySince 2023
History — Ancient → Medieval → Modern
Early Habitation
Microlith finds at Khera and Kaderi indicate human habitation in the Ajmer area from the dawn of civilization.
Badli Inscription
The District Census Handbook records one of the earliest Brahmi inscriptions, described there as pre-Ashokan, from the Bhilot Mata temple at Badli village in Kekri tehsil.
Epic Pushkar
Pushkar is referenced in the Ramayana, Mahabharata and the Puranas.
Chauhan Lineage
The DCHB lists Chauhan rulers including Vasudev, Samant Raj, Durlabh Raj-I, Simha Raj, Vigraha Raj, Prithviraj and Ajai Raj up to the 12th century.
Ghori Invasion
In 1192 AD Mohammad Ghori attacked Ajmer and defeated Prithviraj Chauhan.
Chauhan Recovery
Hammir Dev Chauhan of Ranthambhor regained most of Ajmer district after Balban's death in 1287 AD.
Mughal Suba
Akbar made Ajmer the capital of an important suba of the Mughal Empire in the 16th century.
Changing Rule
Ajmer district remained under Mughal rule up to 1712 AD and then came under Rathors and Marathas.
British Cession
In 1801, General Perron's forces took Ajmer for Sindhia; in July 1818 it was ceded to the British Government.
Part C State
Ajmer was included as a Part C State under the Part C States Bill in 1951 and a legislature was set up.
Rajasthan Merger
Ajmer remained a centrally administered Part C state until 31 October 1956, when it merged with Rajasthan.
Kishangarh Integration
Kishangarh was made part of Ajmer district in 1956 when Ajmer was integrated with Rajasthan.
Art, Culture, Heritage & Tourism
Pushkar Fair
Pushkar's Kartika Mela is held annually on Kartika Sudi 11-15 on the banks of Pushkar Lake.
Cattle Fair
A cattle fair is held at Pushkar during the Kartika fair period.
Khwaja Urs
The Urs of Khwaja Muin-ud-din Chishti at Ajmer is held annually from the 1st to the 6th of Rajab.
Shared Devotion
Khwaja Sahib's shrine at Ajmer is venerated and visited by Hindus, Muslims and other Indians irrespective of religion.
Historic Mosque
Adhai-din-ka-Jhonpra is at the foot of Taragarh hill and was converted into a mosque after Muhammad Ghori attacked Ajmer in 1192.
Dargah Complex
The Dargah Khwaja Sahib complex includes the mausoleum of Khwaja Muin-ud-din Chishti, two mosques, Mahfil Khana and Buland Darwaza.
Red Temple
Nasiyan, or the Red Temple, is a Digamber Jain temple in Ajmer whose foundation was laid in 1864 and whose main image was installed in 1865.
Museum Collection
Ajmer Government Museum has a rich collection of archaeological artefacts, stone sculptures, inscriptions and armour.
Kishangarh Painting
Kishangarh is associated with a famous style of Rajput painting known worldwide.
Pushkar Ghats
Pushkar Lake is surrounded by 52 bathing ghats and over 400 temples.
Geography, Climate & Ecology
Central Location
Ajmer district is located in central Rajasthan between 25°38' and 26°58' north latitudes and 73°54' and 75°22' east longitudes.
District Boundaries
The DCHB bounds Ajmer district by Nagaur to the north, Bhilwara to the south, Jaipur and Tonk to the east, and Pali to the west.
Aravalli Divide
The Aravalli range passes through Ajmer district, dividing the plains of Marwar from the high table-land of Mewar.
Highest Point
The highest point near Ajmer city is about 870 metres above sea level and carries Taragarh Fort.
Drainage Divide
The hills between Ajmer and Nasirabad form a watershed: southern drainage reaches the Chambal and Bay of Bengal, while the other side drains by the Luni to the Gulf of Kutch.
River Network
Five rivers flow through Ajmer district: Banas, Khari, Sagarmati, Saraswati and Rupnagar.
Natural Lakes
Natural lakes in Ajmer district include Pushkar and Budha Pushkar near Ajmer city, and Sargaon and Karantia near Beawar town.
Seasonal Climate
Ajmer district has a hot dry summer and a very cold winter.
Annual Rainfall
Ajmer district's normal annual rainfall was 601.8 mm in the DCHB climate table.
Forest Cover
Forest covered 7.29 percent of the total land-utilisation area in Ajmer district.
Economy — Sectors, Industry, Energy
Worker Profile
In 2011, Ajmer district's workers were classified as 28.36 percent cultivators, 13.81 percent agricultural labourers, 3.38 percent household-industry workers and 54.45 percent other workers.
Crop Seasons
Ajmer district has two major crop seasons: Kharif and Rabi.
Kharif Crops
Major Kharif crops in Ajmer district include bajra, jowar, pulses, maize and groundnut.
Rabi Crops
Main Rabi crops in Ajmer district include wheat, barley, pulses and oilseeds.
Irrigation Sources
In 2010-11, Ajmer district had 106,079 hectares of net irrigated area, of which 92,548 hectares were irrigated by wells.
Industrial Base
Ajmer district's main industries were based on textile, food products, leather products, wood products, feldspar and quartz grinding, marble, asbestos and cement.
Registered Industries
By March 2011, Ajmer district had 17,663 registered small-scale and cottage industries and 8 registered medium-scale industries.
Trading Centres
Ajmer, Beawar, Kishangarh (Madanganj), Vijaynagar and Nasirabad were the main trading centres in Ajmer district.
Political & Administrative Setup
Lok Sabha Seat
Ajmer Lok Sabha constituency is represented by Sh. Bhagirath Chaudhary of the BJP in the 18th Lok Sabha.
Ajmer North MLA
Ajmer North constituency is represented by Sh. Vasudev Devnani of the BJP in the 16th Rajasthan Assembly.
Ajmer South MLA
Ajmer South (SC) constituency is represented by Smt. Anita Bhadel of the BJP in the 16th Rajasthan Assembly.
Kishangarh MLA
Kishangarh constituency is represented by Sh. Vikash Choudhary of the INC in the 16th Rajasthan Assembly.
Divisional Headquarters
Ajmer district is a Divisional Commissioner headquarters district.
District Administration
District Collector and District Magistrate is the head of district administration in Ajmer.
Governance Initiatives & Schemes (2025-26)
Pushkar Fair Portal
The Pushkar Fair land-allotment portal is for Shri Pushkar Pashu Mela 2025.
Disaster Plan
The Rajasthan DM & Relief Department provides Ajmer's District Disaster Management Plan 2025 as a PDF.
Smart City Mission
Smart City Mission is being carried out in Ajmer along with Jaipur, Udaipur and Kota, with total provisions of ₹4,000 crore and expenditure of about ₹3,862 crore up to December 2025.
Panch Gaurav
Rajasthan's Panch Gaurav list identified Ajmer with rose as crop, neem as botanical species, granite and marble products as product, Pushkar Tirtha as tourist destination and kabaddi as sport.
Wheat Mission
Under NFSNM for wheat in 2025-26, Ajmer was included among 18 Rajasthan districts for wheat.
Barley Mission
Under NFSNM for coarse cereals in 2025-26, Ajmer was included among nine Rajasthan districts for barley cultivation.
PYQ One-Liners (RAS / RPSC / RSSB)
Verify exact options from official RPSC / RSSB question papers before any examination use.
Asstt. Agriculture Officer TSP 2015 Paper 1
Q. For how many days does the Urs fair at the Dargah of Moin-ud-din Chishti at Ajmer last?
A. 6 days
College Lecturer Exam History-II
Q. Which regiment revolted in Nasirabad?
A. 15th Native Infantry
College Lecturer Exam History-II
Q. During the revolt of 1857, where were Major Burton and his two sons killed?
A. Kota
School Lecturer Exam 2013 Coach-GK
Q. At which place was Major Burton murdered during the 1857 revolt?
A. Kota
Veterinary Officer Exam 2013
Q. Which painter in the options was not related to the Kishangarh School of Painting?
A. Bagata
Test yourself — 10 questions
A quick self-check drawn from the district reference above. Bilingual, no login required.
Question 1 of 8
According to the 2011 Census DCHB, what was Ajmer district's total population?
Frequently asked questions
What is Ajmer district's headquarters?
Ajmer town is the district headquarters.
What is the area of Ajmer district?
8,481 sq km.
What is Ajmer district's 2011 population?
2,583,052 persons.
Which major mountain range passes through Ajmer district?
The Aravalli range.
Which natural lakes are near Ajmer city?
Pushkar and Budha Pushkar.