District Magistrate / Collector
Muhammad Junaid PP
Salumbar district
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Salumbar
New Mewar district around Jaisamand, ST polity and rural economy
Last verified: 2026-05-06
Salumbar is a new southern Rajasthan district established on 7 August 2023 and formed from the Salumber, Jhallara, Sarada, Semari and Lasadiya tehsils. Its exam profile links older Mewar thikana history with Jaisamand Lake and Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary. Current administration and polity are anchored in Salumber (ST) Assembly constituency and the 19-Udaipur (ST) parliamentary constituency.
District at a Glance
| Established | 7 August 2023 |
|---|---|
| Formation Tehsils | Salumber, Jhallara, Sarada, Semari and Lasadiya |
| Sub-Divisions | Sarada, Semari, Lasadiya and Salumber |
| Tehsils | Sarada, Semari, Lasadiya, Salumber and Jhallara |
| Main Assembly Seat | Assembly Constituency 156 Salumber (ST) |
| Old Tehsil Area | 840.47 square kilometres in Census 2011 |
| Old Tehsil Population | 231,912 people in Census 2011 |
District Administration
Current officeholders — sourced from public records.
Superintendent of Police
Vishanaram Bishnoi
Salumbar district
Additional District Magistrate
Dinesh Rai Sapela
Salumbar district
District and Sessions Judge
Rameshwar Prasad Choudhary
Salumbar judgeship
Since 2025
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
Manna Lal Rawat
Udaipur (ST) Lok Sabha constituency
Bharatiya Janata PartySince 2024
Member of Legislative Assembly
Shanta Amritlal Meena
Salumbar (ST) Assembly constituency
Bharatiya Janata PartySince 2024
History — Ancient → Medieval → Modern
Ahar Settlement
The Ahar River bank in the wider Udaipur-Mewar region was inhabited around 2000 BCE.
Bhil Inhabitants
The District Survey Report describes Bhils as indigenous inhabitants of the Ahar-Udaipur area, still residing there in large numbers.
Mewar State
Before independent India formed Udaipur district, the area was part of the former Mewar or Udaipur State.
Udaipur District Formation
When the United State of Rajasthan was formed in 1948, Salumbar thikana was combined with other areas to constitute Udaipur district.
New District Creation
The 2024 District Survey Report records that Salumber became a new district in 2023 through five tehsils.
Gazette Notifications
The Reserve Bank of India noted Rajasthan Gazette notifications dated 5 August 2023, effective from 7 August 2023, for newly created districts including Salumber.
Salumber Thikana Town
Salumber is described as a major town southeast of Udaipur in the Salumber thikana profile.
Rawat Estate
Salumber was the estate of Kunwar Khandal Singh, who held the title Rawat.
Mewar Noble Rank
The Rawat of Salumber held first rank among the nobles of Mewar in the First 16 Umraos.
Chundawat Capital
Salumber later became the capital of the Chundawat clan.
Chunda Heirship
Rawat Chunda Singh, the first Rawat Saheb of Salumber, was the eldest son and heir of Maharana Lakha of Mewar.
Throne Renunciation
Rawat Chunda Singh renounced his claim to the Mewar throne in favour of his younger brother.
State Document Authority
The Rawats of Salumber were authorised by the Maharana to sign important state documents on his behalf.
Khanwa Death
Rawat Ratan Singh I, the third Rawat of Salumber, died at Khanwa on 17 March 1527.
Art, Culture, Heritage & Tourism
Jaisamand Builder
Jaisamand Lake, also called Jaisamudra, was built by Maharana Jai Singh of Udaipur.
Lake Dimensions
Jaisamand Lake measures about 14 km in length and 9 km in width.
Lake Circumference
Jaisamand Lake has a circumference of nearly 88 km.
Mewar Shikargah
Forests included in Jaisamand Sanctuary were once the Shikargah of the erstwhile Maharanas of Mewar.
Sanctuary Palaces
Hawa Mahal and Roothi Rani palace are two big palaces situated within the limits of Jaisamand Sanctuary.
Palace Sculpture
The Jaisamand management plan describes the sanctuary palaces as historical monuments and examples of art and sculpture.
Bhawani Kund
Bhawani Kund is documented near Digambar Jain Mandir in Salumbar.
Heritage Burj
A heritage Burj is documented near Digambar Jain Mandir in Salumbar.
School Heritage
Rajkiy Balika High School at Salumbar is recorded in an IGNCA archaeological and heritage documentation format.
Aruni Temple
Aruni Kaksha Temple is documented at Maheshwari Samaj, Salumbar.
Pal Darwaja Well
A heritage well near Pal Darwaja in Salumbar is documented by IGNCA.
Geography, Climate & Ecology
Southern Border Districts
Present Udaipur district is bounded on the south by Dungarpur, Salumber and Banswara.
Southern Rajasthan Location
The Udaipur District Survey Report locates the wider parent district in southern Rajasthan.
Sanctuary Revenue Limits
Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary falls within the revenue limits of Salumber district.
Aravalli Hill Setting
Jaisamand Sanctuary lies in the Aravalli hill ranges.
Sanctuary Coordinates
Jaisamand Sanctuary is situated between 73°50′ and 73°59′ east longitude and 24°13′ and 24°19′ north latitude.
Sanctuary Area
Jaisamand Sanctuary has a total geographical area of 52.342 square kilometres.
Lake Eastern Boundary
Jaisamand Lake forms the eastern side of Jaisamand Sanctuary.
Village Boundary Lines
The western, northern and southern boundaries of Jaisamand Sanctuary are delineated by Pilader, Juni Jhar and Chandaji Ka Guda village boundaries.
Lake Catchment Zone
The sanctuary area forms the water catchment zone for Jaisamand Lake.
Lake Spread Area
Jaisamand Lake spreads over about 80 square kilometres.
Drinking Water Source
Jaisamand Lake supplies drinking water to Udaipur city and to Salumbar.
Erratic Rainfall Distribution
Rainfall in the Jaisamand Sanctuary area is described as erratic and unevenly distributed.
Frequent Drought Conditions
Periodic and frequent droughts are observed in the Jaisamand Sanctuary area.
Sub-Humid Climate
The Udaipur District Survey Report describes the parent district climate as sub-humid with three distinct seasons.
Monsoon Rainfall Season
Most annual rainfall in the parent Udaipur district is received during the monsoon season from late June to September.
Economy — Sectors, Industry, Energy
Agriculture Mainstay
Agriculture is described as the main occupation of people in the parent Udaipur district.
Farm Livelihoods
The District Survey Report says agriculture provides livelihood to the maximum number of people in the parent Udaipur district.
Kharif Crops
Main kharif crops in the parent district include maize, rice, tur, moong, urad, cotton and sugarcane.
Rabi Crops
Main rabi crops in the parent district include barley, wheat, gram and mustard.
Zayad Vegetables
Zayad vegetables are also grown as a third crop in the parent district.
Farm And Livestock
The key production sectors around Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary are agriculture and livestock farming.
Smallholder Farming
Around Jaisamand Sanctuary, most families farm small plots.
Sanctuary Crops
Common crops around Jaisamand Sanctuary include maize, wheat and pulses.
Goat Sheep Rearing
Livestock farming around Jaisamand Sanctuary includes raising goats and sheep.
Mineral Wealth
The parent Udaipur district is particularly rich in mineral resources including lead, zinc and silver.
Industrial Minerals
Industrial minerals in the parent Udaipur district include rock phosphate, asbestos, calcite, limestone, barites, emerald and marble.
Political & Administrative Setup
Salumber Assembly Seat
Most of Salumber district is under Assembly Constituency 156 Salumber (ST).
Dhariawad Assembly Area
Some part of Salumber district also comes under Assembly Constituency 157 Dhariawad (ST).
Reserved Seat Status
The 2024 bye-election index card identifies Assembly Constituency 156 as Salumber and its type as ST.
Bye-Election Contest
In the 2024 Salumber Assembly bye-election, six candidates contested.
Shanta Meena Votes
In the 2024 Salumber Assembly bye-election, Shanta Amrit Lal Meena of the Bharatiya Janata Party polled 84,428 total valid votes.
Jitesh Katara Votes
In the 2024 Salumber Assembly bye-election, Jitesh Kumar Katara of Bharat Adivasi Party polled 83,143 total valid votes.
Total Elector Base
The 2024 Salumber Assembly bye-election had 298,002 total electors.
Udaipur MP Result
The 19-Udaipur (ST) parliamentary constituency elected Manna Lal Rawat of the Bharatiya Janata Party with 738,286 votes in 2024.
Runner-Up Vote Count
The 19-Udaipur (ST) parliamentary constituency recorded Tarachand Meena of Indian National Congress with 476,678 votes in 2024.
Governance Initiatives & Schemes (2025-26)
Lead Bank Assignment
RBI assigned lead bank responsibility for the newly created Salumber district to ICICI Bank, with district working code 02K.
Power Substation Plan
The Rajasthan Modified Budget 2024-25 listed construction of a 220 KV GSS at Salumber in the first phase of power works.
Bypass Link Funding
The Rajasthan Modified Budget 2024-25 proposed Rs.10 crore for a Salumber bypass link from NH 32 to NH 53 via Devgaon.
Road Link Funding
The Rajasthan Modified Budget 2024-25 proposed Rs.25 crore for the road connecting Semari and Sarada to Salumber.
Hospital Building Plan
The Rajasthan Modified Budget 2024-25 included Salumber among district hospitals for phased building construction under a Rs.300 crore provision.
Anicut Renovation Work
The Rajasthan Modified Budget 2024-25 listed construction, repair and renovation of an anicut at Muleshwar Mahadev-Salumber on the Gomti river.
Water Transfer DPR
The Rajasthan Modified Budget 2024-25 proposed a Rs.30 crore DPR for channelising surplus water from the Jakham River and Mahi Basin dams to Jaisamand Dam.
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Question 1 of 8
According to the Salumber district portal, on which date was Salumber district established?
Frequently asked questions
When was Salumbar district established?
It was established on 7 August 2023.
Which tehsils form Salumbar district?
The listed tehsils are Salumber, Jhallara, Sarada, Semari and Lasadiya.
Which Assembly seat covers most of Salumbar district?
Most of the district is under AC-156 Salumber (ST).
Which parliamentary constituency covers Salumbar?
Salumbar is linked with the 19-Udaipur (ST) parliamentary constituency in current election records.
What is the major protected area near Salumbar?
Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary falls within Salumber district revenue limits.
What was the 2011 population of old Salumbar tehsil?
Census 2011 recorded 231,912 people.