District Magistrate / Collector
Ajay Singh Rathore
Since 2024
Know Your District
Jhalawar
Gagron, Garh Palace, oranges and Chambal-system rivers
Last verified: 2026-05-06
Jhalawar, once called Brijnagar, is presented by Rajasthan Tourism as a district of rich natural wealth, flora and fauna. Census 2011 material places it in south-east Rajasthan at the edge of the Malwa plateau and records its 2011 area, population and rural-urban profile. Its exam-relevant markers include Gagron Fort, Garh Palace, Jhalrapatan temples, orange orchards, poppy fields, coriander and a Chambal-system river network.
District at a Glance
| Former Name | Jhalawar was once called Brijnagar and is known for its rich natural wealth of vibrant flora and fauna. |
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| Villages | In Census 2011, Jhalawar district had 1,606 villages, including 1,488 inhabited and 118 uninhabited villages. |
| Population | According to Census 2011, Jhalawar district had a total population of 1,411,129 persons. |
| Sex Composition | In Census 2011, Jhalawar district recorded 725,143 males and 685,986 females. |
| Area | Jhalawar district's Census 2011 area was 6,219 square kilometres. |
| Density | Jhalawar district's Census 2011 population density was 227 persons per square kilometre. |
| Sex Ratio | The Census 2011 sex ratio of Jhalawar district was 946 females per 1,000 males. |
| Literacy | Jhalawar district's Census 2011 literacy rate was 61.50 percent. |
| Scheduled Castes | In Census 2011, Scheduled Castes formed 17.26 percent of Jhalawar district's population. |
| Scheduled Tribes | In Census 2011, Scheduled Tribes formed 12.91 percent of Jhalawar district's population. |
| Rural-Urban Split | Jhalawar district had 83.8 percent rural and 16.2 percent urban population in Census 2011. |
District Administration
Current officeholders — sourced from public records.
Superintendent of Police
Amit Kumar
Since 2025
Additional District Magistrate
Anurag Bhargava
Since 2025
District and Sessions Judge
Alok Surolia
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
Dushyant Singh
Jhalawar-Baran
Bharatiya Janata Party
Member of Legislative Assembly
Kaluram
Dag (SC)
Bharatiya Janata Party
Member of Legislative Assembly
Vasundhara Raje
Jhalrapatan
Bharatiya Janata Party
Member of Legislative Assembly
Suresh Gurjar
Khanpur
Indian National Congress
Member of Legislative Assembly
Govind Prasad
Manohar Thana
Bharatiya Janata Party
History — Ancient → Medieval → Modern
Jhala Name
Jhalawar was named after its Jhala rulers.
Jhala Rulers
Jhalawar is known as the land of Jhalas, the ruling clan of the former Jhalawar State.
State Founding
The State of Jhalawar was founded on 8 April 1838 out of Kota territory.
City Founder
The city of Jhalawar was founded by Jhala Zalim Singh (First), the Dewan of Kota state in 1791 AD.
Cantonment Origin
Jhala Zalim Singh, Dewan of Kota State, established the town as a cantonment called Chhaoni Umedpura near the existing Jhalrapatan Fort.
Chhaoni Umedpura
Chaoni Umedpura developed as a cantonment and township around 1803-04 AD.
Rajasthan Union
The Union of Rajasthan, including Jhalawar, was inaugurated on 25 March 1948, with Kota as its capital.
Art, Culture, Heritage & Tourism
Garh Palace
The Jhalawar fort, also called Garh Palace, is situated in the centre of the town.
Palace Builders
Garh Palace was built by Maharaj Rana Madan Singh and his successors between 1838 and 1854 AD.
Museum Treasures
The Jhalawar Government Museum was established in 1915 AD and has rare paintings, manuscripts and idols.
Bhawani Natyashala
Bhawani Natyashala was constructed in 1921 AD by Maharaja Bhawani Singh.
Stage Passage
Bhawani Natyashala has an underground passage that allowed horses and chariots to appear on stage.
Gagron Heritage
Gagron Fort is a hill and water fort and one of the six hill forts of Rajasthan included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list.
Temple Complex
The Chandrabhaga temple complex includes Chandramouleshwar, Lakulish, Harihar and Devi temples on the banks of the Chandrabhaga River.
Sun Temple
At Jhalrapatan, the Sun Temple, popularly known as Padmanabha Temple, is a 97-foot-high, 10th-century temple.
Geography, Climate & Ecology
Rocky Green Terrain
Jhalawar has a rocky but water-laden verdant landscape, unlike other cities of Rajasthan.
River Fort Setting
Gagron Fort is surrounded on three sides by the waters of the Ahu and Kali Sindh rivers.
Highway Connectivity
Jhalawar lies on National Highway No. 52 and is connected by bus to many cities in Rajasthan.
Southeast Plateau Edge
Jhalawar district is located in the south-east corner of Rajasthan at the edge of the Malwa plateau.
Latitude Range
The district is situated between 23 degrees 45 minutes 20 seconds and 24 degrees 52 minutes 17 seconds north latitudes.
Chambal Drainage
The rivers and streams of Jhalawar district belong to the Chambal system.
Western River Group
Jhalawar's western river group includes Ahu, Piplaj, Kyasri, Kantali, Rawa, Kalisindh and Chandrabhaga.
Economy — Sectors, Industry, Energy
Poppy Citrus Belt
Red poppy fields and orange-laden orchards are spread across Jhalawar and contribute a major share to citrus production in the country.
Agricultural Workforce
Jhalawar district's economy was mainly dependent on agriculture, with 78.5 percent of workers either cultivators or agricultural labourers in Census 2011.
Coriander Production
Jhalawar district is one of the main producers of coriander in Rajasthan.
Registered Units
The DC-MSME profile records 6,999 registered industrial units for Jhalawar in 2007-08.
Industrial Units
The DC-MSME profile records 11,127 total industrial units in Jhalawar district.
Industrial Areas
The older DC-MSME district profile listed eight industrial areas in Jhalawar district.
Small Industry Mix
Major small-scale industries in Jhalawar include stone cutting, stone polishing, vegetable oil, henna powder, readymade garments, wood furniture, PVC pipes, shoes and spices.
Growth Centre Plots
An MSME industrial profile recorded the Jhalara Patan growth centre as having 450 industrial plots, with 316 allotted at that time.
Political & Administrative Setup
Kota Division
Jhalawar district is one of the four districts under Kota division.
Administrative Units
Jhalawar district had seven sub-divisions and seven tehsil headquarters in the 2011 District Census Handbook administrative setup.
Panchayat Samitis
For rural development under Panchayati Raj, Jhalawar district was divided into six Panchayat Samitis in the 2011 District Census Handbook.
Statutory Towns
Jhalawar district had five statutory towns: Aklera, Bhawani Mandi, Jhalawar, Jhalrapatan and Pirawa.
Dag MLA
In the 16th Rajasthan Assembly constituency list, Kaluram represents the Dag (SC) constituency in Jhalawar as a BJP member.
Jhalrapatan MLA
In the 16th Rajasthan Assembly constituency list, Vasundhara Raje represents Jhalrapatan as a BJP member.
Khanpur MLA
In the 16th Rajasthan Assembly constituency list, Suresh Gurjar represents Khanpur as an INC member.
Manohar Thana MLA
In the 16th Rajasthan Assembly constituency list, Govind Prasad represents Manohar Thana as a BJP member.
Lok Sabha MP
The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly list of Lok Sabha members names Dushyant Singh of the BJP as the member for Jhalawar-Baran, with Lok Sabha terms 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18.
Governance Initiatives & Schemes (2025-26)
Rajiv Housing
The Jhalrapatan Nagar Palika schemes page lists Rajiv Awas Yojana among local schemes.
BPL Housing
The Jhalrapatan Nagar Palika schemes page lists BPL Awas Yojana among local schemes.
Bhamashah Support
The Jhalrapatan Nagar Palika schemes page lists Bhamashah Yojana among local schemes.
Sanitation Mission
The Jhalrapatan Nagar Palika schemes page lists Swachh Bharat Mission among local schemes.
Urban Infrastructure
The Jhalrapatan Nagar Palika schemes page lists UIDSSMT, RUIDP and Heritage conservation among local schemes.
PYQ One-Liners (RAS / RPSC / RSSB)
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Test yourself — 10 questions
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Question 1 of 10
When was the former State of Jhalawar founded out of Kota territory?
Frequently asked questions
Which airport is closest to Jhalawar?
The closest airport to Jhalawar is Indore, 240 kilometres away, followed by Jaipur Airport at 345 kilometres.
How is Jhalawar connected by train?
Passenger train service between Kota and Jhalawar is available daily, with super-fast trains to Jaipur and Sri Ganganagar on scheduled days.
How far are Kota and Bundi from Jhalawar?
Rajasthan Tourism lists Kota as 88 kilometres from Jhalawar and Bundi as 121 kilometres from Jhalawar.