District Magistrate / Collector
Avdhesh Meena
Didwana-Kuchaman district
Since 2026
Know Your District
Deedwana-Kuchaman
Salt, marble, Kuchaman Fort and Didwana wetland in Ajmer Division
Last verified: 2026-05-06
CityPopulation lists Didwana Kuchaman as a Rajasthan district with a 2011 population of 1,625,837 and an area of 6,796 square kilometres. State college records place Didwana-Kuchaman entries under Ajmer Division, while RUIDP describes Kuchaman City as developing around the 1100-year-old Kuchaman Fort. The district profile is exam-relevant for Didwana (Khalda) Wetland, Makrana marble, salt near Deedwana and current assembly representation.
District at a Glance
| 2011 population | CityPopulation lists Didwana Kuchaman as a district in Rajasthan State with a 2011 population of 1,625,837. |
|---|---|
| Area | CityPopulation gives Didwana Kuchaman district an area value of 6,796 square kilometres. |
| Population density | CityPopulation gives Didwana Kuchaman district a density value of about 239.2344 persons per square kilometre. |
| Sex count | CityPopulation reports 832,218 males and 793,619 females for Didwana Kuchaman. |
| Literate persons aged 7+ | CityPopulation reports 897,440 literate persons aged 7+ in Didwana Kuchaman. |
| Population aged 0-6 | CityPopulation reports 247,930 persons aged 0-6 years in Didwana Kuchaman. |
| Administrative division | The College Education Department places Didwana-Kuchaman entries under Ajmer Division. |
| Pehchan/Self Service kiosks | The RISL Pehchan/Self Service Kiosk RFP includes Deedwana-Kuchaman in its district-wise machine table with 266 machines. |
District Administration
Current officeholders — sourced from public records.
Superintendent of Police
Richa Tomar
Didwana-Kuchaman district
Since 2025
District and Sessions Judge
Anil Beniwal
Deedwana Judgeship
Since 2025
Lok Sabha Member of Parliament
Hanuman Beniwal
Nagaur Lok Sabha constituency
Rashtriya Loktantrik PartySince 2024
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Yoonus Khan
Deedwana Assembly constituency
IndependentSince 2023
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Zakir Hussain Gesawat
Makrana Assembly constituency
Indian National CongressSince 2023
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Vijay Singh Chaudhary
Nawan Assembly constituency
Bharatiya Janata PartySince 2023
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Mukesh Bhakar
Ladnun Assembly constituency
Indian National CongressSince 2018
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Ramniwas Gawriya
Parbatsar Assembly constituency
Indian National CongressSince 2018
History — Ancient → Medieval → Modern
Princely Jodhpur Origins
The Census DCHB states that Nagaur district was formerly part of the erstwhile Jodhpur State.
Greater Rajasthan Merger
After the merger of Jodhpur princely state into Greater Rajasthan, Nagaur district came into its present form.
Old Nagaur Parganas
The old Nagaur district comprised Nagaur, Merta, Parbatsar and Deedwana parganas and part of Nawa region of Sambhar pargana.
Subdivision Bifurcation
The DCHB records that those areas were later bifurcated into Nagaur, Deedwana, Merta and Parbatsar subdivisions.
Ladnu Tehsil Formation
The DCHB says Ladnu tehsil was formed out of Deedwana tehsil by detaching 93 villages and Ladnu town.
Deedwana Subdivision Geography
The DCHB locates Deedwana subdivision in the northernmost part of Nagaur district and describes it as made up of Ladnu and Deedwana tehsils.
Parbatsar Subdivision
The DCHB records Parbatsar subdivision as occupying the south-eastern part of the district and consisting of Nawa and Parbatsar tehsils.
Kuchaman Fort Antiquity
RUIDP says Kuchaman City developed around the 1100-year-old Kuchaman Fort.
Mughal Land Grant
RUIDP records that Shah Jahan gifted 112 villages of Maroth and 19 villages of Sambhar to Thakur Raghunath Singh of the Rathore dynasty.
Kuchaman City Founding
RUIDP records Thakur Zalim Singh as founder of present-day Kuchaman City in 1725 AD.
Rathore Fortification
RUIDP describes Kuchaman Fort as a major Rathore fortification of the 9th century AD.
Panchayati Raj Inception
The DCHB says democratic decentralisation in India was launched at Nagaur on 2 October 1959 by Jawaharlal Nehru.
Art, Culture, Heritage & Tourism
Jodhpur State Estate
The DCHB says Kuchaman was an estate in the former Jodhpur State.
Traditional Weaponcraft
The DCHB records that ancient Kuchaman was famous for manufacturing muskets, swords and padlocks.
Kuchaman Dyeing Craft
The DCHB records Kuchaman as known for dyeing work.
Kuchaman Grain Mandi
The DCHB records Kuchaman as a mandi for moong, bajra and jowar.
Village Fort Heritage
The DCHB says the fort of Kuchaman and nearby village fortresses were well known in the past.
Shekhawati Havelis
RUIDP notes that Kuchaman has havelis built in Shekhawati-style architecture.
Inaccessible Hilltop Fort
RUIDP calls Kuchaman Fort one of Rajasthan's oldest and most inaccessible forts.
Fort Water Harvesting
RUIDP states that Kuchaman Fort contains a unique water-harvesting system.
Royal Mint Heritage
RUIDP states that Jodhpur rulers used to mint gold and silver currency at Kuchaman Fort.
Heritage Hotel Tourism
RUIDP says Kuchaman Fort was converted into a hotel and attracts tourists.
Ladnu Religious Sites
The DCHB says Ladnu has temples, mosques and a dargah of Umar Shah Peer.
Makrana Marble Crafts
The DCHB describes Makrana as known for marble quarries and ancillary industries making marble toys, idols and decorative pieces.
Geography, Climate & Ecology
Kuchaman Coordinates
RUIDP locates Kuchaman City at 27.8 degrees north and 74.51 degrees east.
Kuchaman Elevation
RUIDP gives Kuchaman City an average elevation of 394 metres above mean sea level.
Municipal Area Extent
RUIDP gives Kuchaman municipal area as about 36.49 square kilometres.
Fort Hillock Setting
RUIDP says Kuchaman City lies at the base of a 1000-foot-high hillock topped by Kuchaman Fort.
Semi-Arid Climate
RUIDP describes Kuchaman climate as dry and hot in summer and cold in winter.
Medium Rainfall Zone
RUIDP states that rainfall is medium in Kuchaman City.
Low Seismic Zone II
RUIDP places Kuchaman in seismic Zone II, a low earthquake-risk zone in India.
No Sensitive Zones
RUIDP says there are no environmentally or archaeologically sensitive areas within Kuchaman town.
Sambhar Lake Proximity
RUIDP notes Sambhar Lake is about 35 kilometres by aerial distance from Kuchaman.
Didwana Salt Lake
The Industrial Potential Survey says a big salt lake exists about 3 km southwest of Deedwana.
Luni River Seasonality
The Industrial Potential Survey says the Luni is a non-perennial river whose flow depends on monsoon rainfall.
Didwana Khalda Wetland
The Didwana wetland notification identifies Didwana (Khalda) Wetland as comprising 1,274.71 hectares.
Economy — Sectors, Industry, Energy
Main Field Crops
The Industrial Potential Survey lists wheat, barley, bajra, gram, cotton and cumin seed as main crops.
Nagaur Crop Profile
The Industrial Potential Survey lists bajra, wheat, jowar, til, barley and pulses as important crops of Nagaur district.
Monsoon-Dependent Agriculture
The Industrial Potential Survey says agricultural activity is mostly dependent on monsoons.
Kharif Crop Mix
The Industrial Potential Survey lists kharif crops including bajra, jowar, urad, maize, moong, chaula, rice, groundnut, linseed and chillies.
Rabi Crop Mix
The Industrial Potential Survey lists mustard, wheat, taramira, gram and cumin as rabi crops.
RIICO Industrial Areas
The Industrial Potential Survey says RIICO developed industrial areas in Nagaur, Merta and Makrana.
Makrana Industry Concentration
The Industrial Potential Survey says four of Nagaur district's seven large and medium industries were in Makrana.
Deedwana Chemical Industry
The Industrial Potential Survey records one large-scale chemical industry in Deedwana.
Industrial Areas Roster
The Industrial Potential Survey lists current industrial areas at Nagaur, Merta, Makrana, Ladnun and Gotan.
Iodised Salt Proposal
The Industrial Potential Survey proposed an iodised salt unit at Didwana.
Political & Administrative Setup
Ajmer Division Placement
The College Education Department list places Didwana-Kuchaman under Ajmer Division and lists Didwana as a tehsil entry.
Nawa Tehsil Listing
The College Education Department list includes Nawa under Didwana-Kuchaman.
Parbatsar Tehsil Listing
The College Education Department list includes Parbatsar under Didwana-Kuchaman.
Kuchaman City Tehsil
The College Education Department list includes Kuchaman City under Didwana-Kuchaman.
Makrana Tehsil Listing
The College Education Department list includes Makrana under Didwana-Kuchaman.
Ladnu Tehsil Listing
The College Education Department list includes Ladnu under Didwana-Kuchaman.
Didwana MLA Identity
The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly member list shows Sh. Yoonus Khan as the Independent member for Didwana.
Ladnun MLA Identity
The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly member list shows Sh. Mukesh Bhakar as the INC member for Ladanu.
Makrana MLA Identity
The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly member list shows Sh. Jakir Hussain Gesawat as the INC member for Makarana.
Nagaur Lok Sabha MP
PRS lists Hanuman Beniwal with the Nagaur constituency in the 18th Lok Sabha.
Governance Initiatives & Schemes (2025-26)
Janani Suraksha Yojana
The Deedwana Kuchaman ROP 2024-26 approved Janani Suraksha Yojana budget of Rs 265.1168 lakh for FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26.
JSSK Service Budget
The Deedwana Kuchaman ROP 2024-26 approved JSSK excluding transport at Rs 112.425 lakh for each of FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26.
JSSK Transport Budget
The Deedwana Kuchaman ROP 2024-26 approved JSSK transport at Rs 92.22 lakh for each of FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26.
PMSMA Maternal Care
The Deedwana Kuchaman ROP 2024-26 approved PMSMA funds of Rs 26.020 lakh for each of FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26.
SUMAN Initiative
The Deedwana Kuchaman ROP 2024-26 approved SUMAN activity funds of Rs 0.40 lakh for each listed year.
Rashtriya Bal Swasthya
The Deedwana Kuchaman ROP 2024-26 approved Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram funds with Rs 7.57 lakh in FY 2024-25.
Mobile Medical Units
The Deedwana Kuchaman ROP 2024-26 approved Mobile Medical Units recurring cost of Rs 186.48 lakh in both FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26.
e-Mitra Plus Kiosks
The RISL Pehchan/Self Service Kiosk RFP lists 266 e-Mitra Plus machines for Deedwana-Kuchaman.
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Question 1 of 10
According to CityPopulation, what is the reported area of Didwana-Kuchaman district?
Frequently asked questions
What is the 2011 population shown for Didwana Kuchaman district?
CityPopulation shows 1,625,837.
What is the district headquarters name implied by the district name?
Didwana-Kuchaman is listed by state records as a district with Didwana and Kuchaman City entries.
Which division contains Didwana-Kuchaman in the state college list?
Ajmer Division.
What is a major protected/ecological feature near Didwana?
Didwana (Khalda) Wetland, notified as 1,274.71 hectares.
What is Kuchaman Fort noted for?
A unique water-harvesting system and historic inaccessibility.
Which Lok Sabha constituency profile includes Hanuman Beniwal from Nagaur?
PRS lists Hanuman Beniwal for Nagaur.