District Magistrate / Collector
Smt. Shubham Chaudhary
Pratapgarh district
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Pratapgarh
Kanthal plateau district known for Thewa, Sita Mata Sanctuary and ST seats
Last verified: 2026-05-06
Pratapgarh is situated in the south-eastern part of Rajasthan at the meeting point of the Aravalli ranges and the Malwa Plateau. The district came into existence on 26 January 2008 as Rajasthan's 33rd district after areas were carved out from Chittorgarh, Udaipur and Banswara. For exams, it stands out for Theva craft, Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary, an agriculture-led economy and Scheduled Tribe Assembly constituencies.
District at a Glance
| District formation | 26 January 2008; 33rd district of Rajasthan |
|---|---|
| Area | 4,448.99 square kilometres |
| Population | 8,67,848 in Census 2011 |
| Headquarters | Pratapgarh tehsil |
| Population density | 195 persons per square kilometre |
| Sex ratio | 983 women per 1,000 men |
| Administrative units | 5 sub-divisions, 5 tehsils and 5 Panchayat Samitis |
District Administration
Current officeholders — sourced from public records.
Superintendent of Police
Sh. B Adithya
Pratapgarh district
Additional District Magistrate
Sh. Vijayesh Kumar Pandya
Pratapgarh district
District and Sessions Judge
Ms. Asha Kumari
Pratapgarh judgeship
Since 2025
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
Shri Chandra Prakash Joshi
Chittorgarh Lok Sabha constituency
Bharatiya Janata PartySince 2024
Member of Legislative Assembly
Shri Hemant Meena
Pratapgarh (ST) Assembly constituency
Bharatiya Janata PartySince 2023
History — Ancient → Medieval → Modern
Kanthal Identity
Pratapgarh was known as Kanthal Nagari during the principality era.
Pratap Singh Lineage
The district name Pratapgarh derives from Maharawat Pratap Singh, a 10th-generation descendant of Prince Surajmal.
Devaliya Capital
Before Pratapgarh became the capital, the principality's capital was Devaliya or Devgarh.
Ghoghariya Kheda Town
Maharawat Pratap Singh developed Pratapgarh town on the plain lands of Ghoghariya Kheda.
Deolia State Founding
The great-grandson of Surajmal, Bikram Singh Rawat, founded the state of Deolia in 1561.
Pratapgarh Town Founding
Maharawat Pratap Singh started building the new Pratapgarh town during 1689-1699 and named it Pratapgarh.
Ruler Succession
Twenty-one kings reigned over Pratapgarh from Kshemkarna to the last ruler Ambika Pratap Singh.
Last Ruler
Ambika Pratap Singh, who ruled from 1940 to 1948, was the last ruler of Pratapgarh.
Rajasthan Union Accession
The Pratapgarh princely state joined the Indian Union and became part of the Rajasthan Union on 25 March 1948.
Early District Status
Pratapgarh remained an independent district between 1948 and 1952 before being merged first into Nimbahera district and then Chittorgarh.
District Carved Out
The present district was carved out from Chittorgarh, Udaipur and Banswara districts.
Tehsil Annexation
Pratapgarh, Chhoti Sadri and Arnod tehsils of Chittorgarh were annexed into the new Pratapgarh district.
Art, Culture, Heritage & Tourism
Theva Jewellery
Pratapgarh has a well-known handicraft jewellery tradition called Theva.
Glass Meenakari
Theva is a craft of making Meenakari ornaments on glass with traditional gold carvings and paintings on coloured glass.
Theva Decor
Theva-Kala is expanding beyond jewellery into useful decorative items.
Temple Fairs
Major fairs in Pratapgarh include Gautameshwar Fair on Vaishakh Poornima and Shouli Hanuman Fair on Hanuman Jayanti.
Local Fairs
Other district fairs include Sita Mata fair, Bhanwar Mata Fair and Shouli Hanumanjee fair.
Bhil Dance
The Bhils of Pratapgarh are described as very fond of music and dance, with rhythmic and energetic dances.
Tribal Dances
Wedding dances, Ghanna or gher dance, neja dance and gauri dance are popular among tribal communities in Pratapgarh.
Ghoomar Tradition
Ghoomar is performed by women in colourful skirts moving in circles and clapping with sticks or wooden swords on Navaratra and Gangaur.
Ger Dance
Ger dance has roots in a Bhil tribal dance form and is generally performed on Janmashtami and Holi.
Neja Dance
Tanda village of Pratapgarh district is especially famous for Neja dance.
Gauri Dance
Gauri dance is performed in honour of Goddess Parvati in the Hindu month of Bhadrapad.
Tourism Fair
A two-day fair is organized each year by the Tourism Department with district administration support in Pratapgarh.
Geography, Climate & Ecology
Rajasthan Location
Pratapgarh is situated in the south-eastern part of Rajasthan.
Rajasthan Neighbours
The district shares Rajasthan borders with Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Banswara and Dungarpur districts.
Interstate Border
Pratapgarh shares interstate borders with Neemuch, Mandsaur and Ratlam districts of Madhya Pradesh.
Aravalli Malwa Junction
The district lies at the junction of the Aravalli Mountain ranges and the Malwa Plateau.
Undulating Terrain
Pratapgarh's topography is undulating because Malwa Plateau, Vindhyachal Hills and Aravalli Ranges meet there.
Average Elevation
The district's average elevation is listed as 580 metres above mean sea level in the gazetteer topography section.
River Fed Region
Pratapgarh is among the few regions of Rajasthan that are well-fed by rivers.
Major Rivers
Mahi, Jakham and Siwan are major rivers draining Pratapgarh district.
Mahi Drainage
The Mahi river drains Peepalkhoont and Dhariawad blocks in Pratapgarh district.
Jakham Course
The Jakham river passes through Dhariawad, Chhoti Sadri and Pratapgarh blocks.
Jakham Origin
The Jakham river originates at Jakhamia village on the hills north of Chhoti Sadri tehsil.
Sanctuary Area
Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary covers 422.95 square kilometres across the Aravali and Vindhyachal ranges.
Protected Forest
Sita Mata Sanctuary was declared a protected forest area by Rajasthan Government notification dated 2 November 1979.
Teak Vegetation
Sita Mata Sanctuary is notable for a large quantity of teak trees and has about 50 percent teak vegetation.
Economy — Sectors, Industry, Energy
Agrarian Base
Pratapgarh is primarily an agricultural economy, with agriculture as the major source of employment and livelihood.
Farm Workforce
In Pratapgarh district, 83.8 percent of workers are cultivators or agricultural labourers.
Cultivated Area
Pratapgarh has 1,82,307 hectares under cultivation.
Farmer Count
The district recorded 3,06,419 farmers in Census 2011.
Farm Labour
Pratapgarh had 96,815 agricultural labourers according to Census 2011 data cited by the gazetteer.
Kharif Crops
The principal kharif crops historically grown in the district included maize, jawar, cotton, pulses, groundnut, sugarcane and rice.
Rabi Crops
The rabi crops historically included wheat, barley, gram, oilseeds, methi, alsi, dhania and opium.
Irrigated Crops
The district's dominant irrigated cluster crops include soybean, maize and groundnut in kharif and mustard, wheat, gram and barley in rabi.
Soybean Output
In 2018-19, soybean covered 1,29,394 hectares and produced 1,68,212 tons in Pratapgarh district.
Wheat Output
In 2018-19, wheat covered 70,294 hectares and produced 2,81,176 tons in Pratapgarh district.
Industrial Areas
The district has two industrial areas named Bagwas and Pratapgarh.
Local Industries
Major existing industries in Pratapgarh include slate stone, cement tiles and jalis, engineering units, Kota stone and Thewa Art handicraft cluster.
Political & Administrative Setup
Reserved Constituency
Pratapgarh Assembly constituency is constituency number 172 and is reserved for Scheduled Tribes.
Assembly Result
Hemant Meena of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Pratapgarh (ST) in the 2023 Rajasthan Assembly election with 87,644 votes.
Reserved Constituency
Dhariawad Assembly constituency is constituency number 157 and is reserved for Scheduled Tribes.
Assembly Result
Thavar Chand of Bharat Adivasi Party won Dhariawad (ST) in the 2023 Rajasthan Assembly election.
Divisional Administration
Pratapgarh is one of the six districts under Udaipur division.
Governance Initiatives & Schemes (2025-26)
Literacy Mission
Saakshar Bharat was launched by the Prime Minister on International Literacy Day in September 2009 and focuses on increasing women's literacy.
Literacy Outcomes
Pratapgarh's Literacy and Continuing Education Department prepared 2,21,592 literates under the literacy programme.
Adult Education Centres
Adult Education Centres under Saakshar Bharat are established in gram panchayats on the basis of one centre per population of 5,000.
Scooty Support
Kali Bai Bheel Medhavi Chatra Scooty Scheme provides scooty support to tribal girls securing more than 75 percent marks in class 12.
Power Sector Schemes
Pratapgarh district electricity schemes listed by the gazetteer include DBT, Saubhagya, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Jyoti Yojana and Kusum Yojana.
Power Development Funds
Under the Integrated Power Development Scheme, Rs 4.71 crore was sanctioned for Pratapgarh and Chhoti Sadri.
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Which date is tied to Pratapgarh becoming Rajasthan's 33rd district?
Frequently asked questions
Where is Pratapgarh district located in Rajasthan?
It is in the south-eastern part of the state.
Which division does Pratapgarh district fall under?
Udaipur division.
What is Pratapgarh's best-known craft?
Thewa, a Meenakari-on-glass jewellery and decorative craft.
Which major sanctuary is located in Pratapgarh district?
Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary.
What is the main economic base of Pratapgarh district?
Agriculture is the mainstay and major livelihood source.