District Magistrate / Collector
Manju
Chittorgarh district
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Chittorgarh
Mewar fort district of minerals, cement and Atal Jal coverage
Last verified: 2026-05-06
Chittorgarh district headquarters is Chittorgarh city. The district is associated with Mewar history and Chittorgarh Fort, which faced attacks from Ala-ud-din Khilji, Bahadur Shah of Gujarat and Akbar. Its economy is shaped by limestone, cement, agriculture and listed industrial areas.
District at a Glance
| District headquarters | Chittorgarh city |
|---|---|
| Census 2011 population | 1,544,338 |
| Census 2011 area | 7,822 square kilometres |
| Census 2011 density | 197 persons per square kilometre |
| Census 2011 sex ratio | 972 females per 1,000 males |
| Census 2011 literacy rate | 61.71 percent |
District Administration
Current officeholders — sourced from public records.
Superintendent of Police
Manish Tripathi
Chittorgarh district
Additional District Magistrate
Prabha Gautam
Chittorgarh district
District and Sessions Judge
Man Singh Chundawat
Chittorgarh Judgeship
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
Chandra Prakash Joshi
Chittorgarh Lok Sabha constituency
Bharatiya Janata PartySince 2024
Mayor
Sandeep Sharma
Chittorgarh Nagar Parishad
Member of Legislative Assembly
Gautam Kumar
Bari Sadri Assembly constituency
Bharatiya Janata PartySince 2023
Member of Legislative Assembly
Shrichand Kriplani
Nimbahera Assembly constituency
Bharatiya Janata PartySince 2023
Member of Legislative Assembly
Suresh Dhakar
Begun Assembly constituency
Bharatiya Janata PartySince 2023
Member of Legislative Assembly
Arjun Lal Jingar
Kapasan (SC) Assembly constituency
Bharatiya Janata PartySince 2023
Member of Legislative Assembly
Chandrabhan Singh Chauhan
Chittorgarh Assembly constituency
IndependentSince 2023
History — Ancient → Medieval → Modern
Bhimlat Tradition
The antiquity of Chittorgarh is linked in local tradition with Bhim of the Mahabharata creating the Bhimlat reservoir.
Medhpaat To Mewar
The region around Chittorgarh was originally called Medhpaat, later becoming Mewar.
Mori Rule
The area later came under Mauryas or Mori Rajputs according to the district profile.
Maan Mori Defeat
Maan Mori is described as ruling until 734 AD, when Bappa Rawal killed him.
Bappa Rawal Lineage
Bappa Rawal, born Kalbhoj, is described as the founder of the dynasty that later ruled Mewar.
Chittor Dowry Grant
Bappa Rawal received Chittor in the middle of the eighth century as part of a Solanki princess dowry according to the MSME profile.
Mewar Dynastic Rule
From the eighth to the sixteenth century, descendants of Bappa Rawal ruled Mewar.
Mewar Territorial Extent
Mewar is described as having stretched from Gujarat to Ajmer during that period.
Khilji Siege
Chittorgarh Fort faced an attack by Ala-ud-din Khilji in 1303.
Bahadur Shah Attack
Chittorgarh Fort faced an attack by Bahadur Shah of Gujarat in 1533.
Akbar Fort Capture
Mughal Emperor Akbar attacked and seized Chittorgarh Fort in 1568.
Jahangir Fort Return
Chittorgarh Fort was returned to the Rajputs in 1616 under Mughal Emperor Jahangir.
Art, Culture, Heritage & Tourism
Light Sound Show
Chittorgarh Fort Light and Sound Show depicts the fort history, foundation, rulers, wars and the attack by Alauddin Khalji.
Vijay Stambh Building
Vijay Stambh was built by Maharana Kumbha between 1440 AD and 1448 AD.
Vijay Stambh Victory
Vijay Stambh commemorates Maharana Kumbha victory over rulers of Malwa and Gujarat.
Vijay Stambh Sculptures
Vijay Stambh is a nine-storey tower decorated with sculptures of Hindu gods and goddesses.
Kirti Stambh Dedication
Kirti Stambh is dedicated to Adinathji, the first Jain Tirthankara.
Kirti Stambh Patronage
Kirti Stambh is a seven-storied tower built by a wealthy Jain merchant in the twelfth century AD.
Palace Museum
Fateh Prakash Palace was constructed by Maharana Fateh Singh and is now a museum.
Bassi Wood Crafts
Fateh Prakash Palace museum holds wood crafts of Bassi village.
Tribal Costume Replicas
Fateh Prakash Palace museum displays clay replicas of regional tribal people in traditional costumes.
Fort Jain Temples
Chittor Fort contains six Jain temples within its walls.
Satbees Deori Deities
Satbees Deori Jain Temple is so called because of 27 deities built in the temple, according to Rajasthan Tourism.
Bassi Kavad Art
Bassi village is famous for wooden Kavad art depicting mythological stories.
Geography, Climate & Ecology
Latitude Extent
Chittorgarh is situated between 24 degrees 13 minutes and 25 degrees 51 minutes north latitude.
Longitude Extent
Chittorgarh is situated between 74 degrees 04 minutes and 75 degrees 53 minutes east longitude.
Northern Boundary
Chittorgarh is bounded on the north by Bhilwara and Bundi districts.
Eastern Boundary
Chittorgarh is bounded on the east by Kota district and Madhya Pradesh.
Southern Boundary
Chittorgarh is bounded on the south by Pratapgarh and Madhya Pradesh.
Western Boundary
Chittorgarh is bounded on the west by Udaipur and Banswara districts.
Aravalli Terrain
The district is topographically undulating with scattered hills of the Aravalli ranges.
River Network
Major rivers of Chittorgarh include Chambal, Banas, Berach, Gambhiri and Jakham.
Annual Rainfall
The annual average rainfall cited for Chittorgarh is 90 cm.
Agro-climatic Zone
Chittorgarh district is part of Zone IVA, the sub-humid southern plain and Aravali hill zone.
Rainfall Estimate
KVK reports average annual rainfall for Chittorgarh district as 852 mm.
Soil Types
Chittorgarh soils include grey brown loam and medium black soils with medium to heavy texture.
Economy — Sectors, Industry, Energy
Mineral Resources
Chittorgarh district is endowed with minerals including barytes, china clay, limestone, sandstone and ochres.
Limestone Output
In 2010-11, limestone production listed for Chittorgarh was 10,241,437.19 tons.
Agro Climatic Zone
Chittorgarh lies in the Humid Southern Plains Agro-Climatic Zone according to the Department of Agriculture classification cited by Rajasthan Foundation.
Kharif Crops
Common kharif crops in the Chittorgarh agro-climatic zone include sorghum, pulses and maize.
Rabi Crops
Common rabi crops in the Chittorgarh agro-climatic zone include wheat and gram.
Major Kharif Crops
KVK lists maize, soybean, groundnut, sorghum, cotton and blackgram as major kharif crops in Chittorgarh.
Major Rabi Crops
KVK lists wheat, mustard, gram, barley and opium as major rabi crops in Chittorgarh.
Industrial Areas
The MSME profile lists eight industrial areas in Chittorgarh district including Chittorgarh, Nimbahera, Kapasan, Manpura, Ajoliya ka khera and Soniyana.
Enterprise Units
The district had 2,851 existing MSE and artisan units in the cited MSME profile.
Nonmetallic Units
Non-metallic units formed the largest MSE category in the cited MSME profile, with 698 units.
Cement Exports
Cement is listed as a major exportable item for Chittorgarh district.
Cement Production
The MSME profile describes Chittorgarh as Rajasthan largest producer of cement because of its high-grade limestone belt.
Political & Administrative Setup
Lok Sabha MP
Chittorgarh Lok Sabha constituency is represented in the 18th Lok Sabha by Sh. Chandra Prakash Joshi of the BJP.
Bari Sadri MLA
Bari Sadri assembly constituency is represented by Sh. Gautam Kumar of the BJP.
Begun MLA
Begun assembly constituency is represented by Dr. Suresh Dhakar of the BJP.
Chittorgarh MLA
Chittorgarh assembly constituency is represented by Sh. Chandrabhan Singh Chauhan as an Independent member.
Kapasan MLA
Kapasan (SC) assembly constituency is represented by Sh. Arjun Lal Jingar of the BJP.
Nimbaheda MLA
Nimbaheda assembly constituency is represented by Sh. Shrichand Kriplani of the BJP.
District Collector
RajKaj lists Mrs MANJU as Collector and District Magistrate in the Office of District Collector and District Magistrate, Chittorgarh.
Collector Report Update
RajKaj listed the Chittorgarh Collector office report as last updated on 11 April 2026.
Governance Initiatives & Schemes (2025-26)
Atal Jal Coverage
Only Chittorgarh district, not Pratapgarh or Udaipur, was included under Atal Bhujal Yojana in the cited Rajasthan reply.
Efficient Water Use
About 3,700 hectares in Chittorgarh were brought under efficient water-use practices under Atal Bhujal Yojana.
Groundwater Monitoring Wells
More than 700 wells in Chittorgarh were identified for groundwater-level monitoring under Atal Bhujal Yojana.
Recharge Structures
Around 220 artificial recharge or water-conservation structures were geotagged in Chittorgarh under Atal Bhujal Yojana.
Piezometer Network
Chittorgarh had 31 piezometers constructed under Atal Bhujal Yojana.
Rain Gauge Stations
Chittorgarh had 40 rain-gauge stations installed in Atal Jal Gram Panchayats.
Supply Structures
Chittorgarh had 337 supply-side structures constructed or renovated under Atal Bhujal Yojana.
PM-JAY Hospitals
Chittorgarh district had 26 empanelled Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY hospitals in the cited 2019 PIB reply, including 19 public and 7 private hospitals.
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Test yourself — 10 questions
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Question 1 of 10
According to KVK Chittorgarh, the district lies in which agro-ecological zone?
Frequently asked questions
Where is Chittorgarh district located?
It is in the south-eastern part of Rajasthan.
What are the main tourist monuments inside Chittorgarh Fort?
Rajasthan Tourism highlights the Light and Sound Show, Vijay Stambh, Kirti Stambh, Fateh Prakash Palace and Jain temples.
What is Sanwaliya ji Temple known for?
It is a grand temple at Mandafiya village on the Chittorgarh-Udaipur highway visited by millions of devotees every year.
What is Bassi village famous for?
Bassi village is famous for wooden art, especially Kavad.
Which crops dominate Chittorgarh farming?
Kharif crops include maize, soybean, groundnut, sorghum, cotton and blackgram, while rabi crops include wheat, mustard, gram, barley and opium.
Which major animal species are reported in Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary?
Chital, sambar, common fox, wild boar and leopard are among the listed animals.
How can travellers reach Chittorgarh by rail?
Rajasthan Tourism says Chittorgarh is well connected by rail to Udaipur, Jaipur, Ajmer, Ratlam, Delhi, Kota and other major cities.