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Dungarpur district
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Dungarpur
Southern Aravalli Vagad district of tribal fairs and Mahi-Som rivers
Last verified: 2026-05-06
Dungarpur is a southern Rajasthan district in the foothills of the Aravalli range and is branded by Rajasthan Tourism as the City of Hills. Its historical profile links the area with Ahar civilization, Bagar, Parmar rule and Rawal Veer Singh's 1258 AD foundation of Dungarpur. The district's exam profile combines tribal culture around Baneshwar Fair, Mahi-Som-Jakham river geography, and agriculture in the Humid Southern Plains agro-climatic zone.
District at a Glance
| Area | Dungarpur district has a geographical area of 3,770 sq. km. |
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| Population | Dungarpur district recorded a Census 2011 population of 13,88,552. |
| Headquarters | Dungarpur is the district headquarters and the historic capital town of the former princely state of Dungarpur. |
| Population density | Using the 2011 population and 3,770 sq. km area, Dungarpur district had an approximate 2011 population density of 368 persons per sq. km. |
| Literacy | Dungarpur district had a Census 2011 literacy rate of 59.5 percent. |
| Sex ratio | Dungarpur district had 6,96,532 males and 6,92,020 females in Census 2011, implying about 994 females per 1,000 males. |
District Administration
Current officeholders — sourced from public records.
Additional District Magistrate
Dinesh Chand Dhakad
Dungarpur district
Superintendent of Police
Manish Kumar
Dungarpur district
District and Sessions Judge
Deepa Gurjar
Dungarpur Judgeship
Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha)
Rajkumar Roat
Banswara
Bharat Adivasi Party
Member of Legislative Assembly
Shankarlal Decha
Sagwara (ST)
Bharatiya Janata Party
Member of Legislative Assembly
Ganesh Ghogra
Dungarpur (ST)
Indian National Congress
Member of Legislative Assembly
Anil Kumar Katara
Chorasi (ST)
Bharat Adivasi Party
Member of Legislative Assembly
Umesh Meena
Aspur (ST)
Bharat Adivasi Party
History — Ancient → Medieval → Modern
Ahar Civilization
The Ahar civilization spread from Mewar into parts of present Dungarpur and Banswara districts.
Early Coin Finds
Silver coins dated 181-353 AD were unearthed at Surwaniya village in Banswara district, part of the wider Bagar region.
Saka Kshatrapa Rule
Coins from Sarwaniya indicate that the Vagad/Bagar territory was ruled by the Kshatrapas, or Saka Satraps.
Arab Invasions
Arab invasions of Bagar between 725 AD and 738 AD were repelled.
Parmar Rule
A continuous history of the area begins from the period when the Parmars of Malwa ruled Bagar.
Guhil Suzerainty
In the 12th century A.D., the Guhils of Mewar (Udaipur) established their suzerainty in this area.
Sisodia Seat
The Dungarpur seat of the elder Sisodia branch is recorded as founded in 1197 by Samant Singh, eldest son of Karan Singh of Mewar.
Dungaria Naming
Dungarpur town was named after Dungaria, an independent Bhil chieftain, in accounts of its late-14th-century founding.
Town Foundation
A Government of India district profile traces Dungarpur state to Samant Singh and the town to Rawal Bir Singh near the end of the 14th century.
Art, Culture, Heritage & Tourism
Beneshwar Fair
Beneshwar Dham hosts a huge annual fair from Magh Shukla Ekadashi to Magh Krishna Panchami that attracts lakhs of people.
Sacred Confluence
Baneshwar Fair is held at the confluence of the Mahi, Som and Jakham rivers.
Tribal Gathering
Large numbers of tribals from Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh gather at Baneshwar Fair.
Lacquer Crafts
Rajasthan Tourism notes that Dungarpur goldsmiths and silversmiths are known for lacquer-painted toys and picture frames.
Palace Murals
Juna Mahal interiors contain murals, miniature paintings and delicate glass and mirror work.
Vagad Sculptures
The Government Archaeological Museum displays sculptures collected mainly from the Vagad region.
Temple Architecture
Deo Somnath is a 12th-century Shiva temple on the banks of the Som river.
Vagad Festival
The Vagad Festival in Dungarpur marks the city's foundation day with cultural programmes, folk dances and local exhibitions.
Geography, Climate & Ecology
Southern Location
Dungarpur lies in southern Rajasthan between 23°20' and 24°01' north latitudes.
Longitude Span
Dungarpur district lies between 73°22' and 74°24' east longitudes.
Northern Borders
Dungarpur is bounded by Udaipur district to the north and Banswara district to the east.
Gujarat Boundary
Dungarpur shares its southern and western boundary with Gujarat.
Aravalli Hills
The western part of Dungarpur district has prominent northeast-south trending Aravalli hill ranges.
Major Rivers
Som and Mahi are the two major rivers of Dungarpur district.
River Confluence
Beneshwar Dham in Dungarpur is located at the confluence of the Mahi, Som and Jakham rivers.
Aravalli Foothills
Dungarpur district lies in the foothills of the Aravalli Range in southern Rajasthan.
Economy — Sectors, Industry, Energy
Agro-Climatic Zone
Dungarpur district lies in the Humid Southern Plains agro-climatic zone.
Major Crops
KVK Dungarpur's 2019-20 action plan listed wheat, sorghum, gram, maize and paddy among the district's major crops by area and production.
Crop Acreage
KVK Dungarpur's 2019-20 action plan listed maize on 63,500 hectares, wheat on 46,988 hectares, paddy on 17,681 hectares and gram on 11,873 hectares.
Large Industries
Dungarpur had three large-scale industries: Rajasthan Syntex Ltd., Rajasthan Texchem Ltd. and Rajasthan Polycot Ltd.
Industrial Potential
Dungarpur district has potential for agro and mineral-based industries because of its hilly terrain, tribal population and mineral resources.
Green Marble Trade
Rajasthan Tourism says green marble from Dungarpur is shipped globally.
Political & Administrative Setup
Assembly Constituencies
The Election Department map lists four Assembly constituencies in Dungarpur district: Aspur, Chorasi, Dungarpur and Sagwara.
Reserved Seats
All four Dungarpur district Assembly constituencies shown on the Election Department map are reserved for Scheduled Tribes.
Election Map Source
The Election Department's District Assembly Maps page links Dungarpur to the DM24 district-map PDF.
Aspur Result
In the 2023 Rajasthan Assembly election for Aspur constituency, Umesh Meena of Bharat Adivasi Party received 93,742 total votes.
Governance Initiatives & Schemes (2025-26)
Programme Launch
NITI Aayog says the Aspirational Districts Programme was launched in January 2018 to transform 112 under-developed districts.
Operating Principles
The Aspirational Districts Programme uses convergence, collaboration and competition as its broad contours.
Ranking Indicators
Aspirational District rankings are based on incremental progress across 49 key performance indicators.
Performance Themes
The Aspirational Districts Programme measures performance under five themes: health and nutrition, education, agriculture and water resources, financial inclusion and skill development, and infrastructure.
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
Which Dungarpur monument is described as a 13th-century, seven-storeyed old palace?
Frequently asked questions
What is Dungarpur known as in Rajasthan Tourism branding?
Rajasthan Tourism calls Dungarpur the City of Hills.
Which airport is nearest to Dungarpur according to Rajasthan Tourism?
Udaipur is the nearest airport at 120 kilometres.
Which railway connection is noted for Dungarpur by Rajasthan Tourism?
The Himatnagar-Dungarpur-Udaipur train connection is listed.
Which major highway route passes through Dungarpur district according to Rajasthan Tourism?
National Highway No. 8 between Delhi and Mumbai passes through the district.