District Magistrate / Collector
Harphool Singh Yadav
Bundi district
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Bundi
Hadoti district of forts, stepwells and Chambal-linked geography
Last verified: 2026-05-05
Bundi district is situated in the south-east of Rajasthan. Rao Deva Hada took over Bundi from Jaita Meena and established the princely state of Bundi in 1342. The district is known in official tourism material for forts, palaces, stepwells, lakes and festivals.
District at a Glance
| 2011 Census population | 1,110,906 |
|---|---|
| 2011 Census sex composition | 577,160 males and 533,746 females |
| Geographical area | 5,776 square kilometres |
| District headquarters | Bundi city |
| 2011 Census literacy | 61.52 percent in the DIC district profile |
| 2011 Census sex ratio | 925 females per 1,000 males in the DIC district profile |
District Administration
Current officeholders — sourced from public records.
Superintendent of Police
Avnish Kumar Sharma
Bundi district
Additional District Magistrate
Ram Kishor Meena
Bundi district
District and Sessions Judge
Sandeep Kumar Sharma
Bundi Judgeship
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
Om Birla
Kota Lok Sabha constituency
Bharatiya Janata PartySince 2024
Member of Legislative Assembly
Harimohan Sharma
Bundi Assembly constituency
Indian National CongressSince 2023
Member of Legislative Assembly
Ashok
Hindoli Assembly constituency
Indian National CongressSince 2023
Member of Legislative Assembly
Chunnilal C.L. Premi Bairwa
Keshoraipatan (SC) Assembly constituency
Indian National CongressSince 2023
Mayor
Madhu Nuwal
Bundi
History — Ancient → Medieval → Modern
Hada Founding
Rao Deva Hada took over Bundi from Jaita Meena and established the princely state of Bundi in 1342.
Hadoti Naming
Rao Deva Hada renamed the surrounding area Hadoti, described as the land of the Hada Rajputs.
Name Origin
The DIC district profile traces the name Bundi to the narrow valley called Bunda-ka-nal.
Kota Separation
During Jahangir's reign, Kota was made a separate state from Bundi.
Rajasthan Union
All the territory of the former Bundi State was retained as one unit when the state joined the Rajasthan union in 1948.
Kota Independence
Rajasthan Tourism states that Kota separated from Bundi in 1624 and became an independent state.
Art, Culture, Heritage & Tourism
Queen's Stepwell
Raniji ki Baori is also known as Queen's Stepwell.
Royal Patronage
Raniji ki Baori was built in 1699 by Rani Nathavati Ji.
Largest Stepwell
Raniji ki Baori is the largest among more than 50 stepwells in Bundi town.
Kund Geometry
Dabhai Kund is also known as Jail Kund and is shaped like an inverted pyramid.
Miniature Murals
Chitrashala in Garh Palace is known for miniature murals.
Kajli Teej
Kajli Teej is described by Rajasthan Tourism as unique to Bundi city.
Bundi Festival
Bundi Festival is celebrated three days after Kartik Purnima.
Geography, Climate & Ecology
Southeast Location
Bundi district is situated in the south-east of Rajasthan.
Latitude Extent
Bundi district lies between 24 degrees 59 minutes 11 seconds and 25 degrees 53 minutes 11 seconds north latitudes.
Longitude Extent
Bundi district lies between 75 degrees 19 minutes 30 seconds and 76 degrees 19 minutes 30 seconds east longitudes.
Chambal Boundary
The Chambal River forms the eastern boundary separating Bundi and Kota territories.
River Network
The main rivers crossing Bundi district are Chambal and Mez.
Central Range
The Central Bundi range traverses the district from southwest to northeast.
Wildlife Sanctuary
Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary covers 252 square kilometres and was established in 1982.
Economy — Sectors, Industry, Energy
Cultivated Area
Bundi district had 467,959 hectares of total cultivated area in the DIC profile.
Major Crops
Main crops listed for Bundi district include wheat, rice, gram, soybean, rape and mustard, and maize.
Irrigated Area
Bundi district had 291,428 hectares of total irrigated area in the DIC profile.
Chambal Command
Bundi and Keshoraipatan tehsils fall in the Chambal command area.
Stone Minerals
DIC Bundi listed limestone, sandstone, masonry stone, slate stone and red stone as minerals available in the district.
Cement Industry
ACC Ltd. Lakheri Cement Works is listed as a large or medium-scale industry producing cement and clinker.
Industrial Areas
Rajasthan Industrial Development and Investment Corporation had developed six industrial areas in Bundi district by the DIC survey.
Political & Administrative Setup
Assembly Constituencies
Rajasthan Legislative Assembly lists current members for Bundi district constituencies Bundi, Hindoli and Keshoraipatan (SC).
Hindoli Representative
Sh. Ashok of INC is listed as the current member for Hindoli constituency.
Keshoraipatan Representative
Sh. Chunnilal C.L. Premi Bairwa of INC is listed as the current member for Keshoraipatan (SC).
Bundi Representative
Sh. Harimohan Sharma of INC is listed as the current member for Bundi constituency.
District Subdivisions
The DIC profile lists six subdivisions in Bundi district: Bundi, Nainwa, Keshoraipatan, Hindoli, Lakheri/Talera and Talera.
Governance Initiatives & Schemes (2025-26)
Investment Incentives
Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme 2014 is listed in the DIC survey as a concession and facility chapter for Bundi enterprises.
Electricity Duty Relief
Under RIPS 2014, eligible manufacturing enterprises were listed for 50 percent electricity duty exemption for seven years.
Mandi Fee Relief
Under RIPS 2014, eligible manufacturing enterprises were listed for 50 percent mandi fee exemption for seven years.
Piped Water Supply
Jal Jeevan Mission has a public data resource for piped water supply in Talera block of Bundi district.
Urban Housing
PMAY Urban 2.0 coverage list includes Bundi Municipality in Bundi district, Rajasthan.
Aspirational Programme
The Aspirational Districts Programme was launched in January 2018 to transform 112 under-developed districts using convergence, collaboration and competition.
PYQ One-Liners (RAS / RPSC / RSSB)
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Test yourself — 10 questions
A quick self-check drawn from the district reference above. Bilingual, no login required.
Question 1 of 10
According to the 2011 Census profile cited for Bundi, what was the district's population?
Frequently asked questions
What is Bundi district known for in tourism?
Bundi is known for forts, palaces, stepwells, lakes and festivals listed by Rajasthan Tourism.
How far is Bundi from Kota according to Rajasthan Tourism?
Bundi is around 36 kilometres from Kota.
Which lake near Taragarh Fort has lotus flowers in winter and monsoon?
Lake Jait Sagar has lotus flowers in winter and monsoon.
Which artificial lake in Bundi has a half-submerged Varun Dev temple?
Nawal Sagar Lake has a half-submerged Varun Dev temple.
What are the main rivers of Bundi district?
The main rivers are Chambal and Mez, with smaller rivers including Mangli, Eais, Talera and Ghora Pachar.
Which princely-state territory was retained as one unit when it joined Rajasthan union in 1948?
The former Bundi State was retained as one unit.