District Magistrate / Collector
Rohitashva Singh Tomar
Sirohi district
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Sirohi
Mount Abu, Deora history, marble and Aravalli border geography
Last verified: 2026-05-06
Sirohi is the administrative headquarters of a south-western Rajasthan district that covers 5,136 square kilometres. The district is centred on the Mount Abu-Aravalli landscape, where the West Banas drains its rugged south-eastern portion and Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary is located. Its exam profile links Deora-Chauhan history, Parmar-era sites, Mount Abu tourism, cement and marble production, and three district-linked assembly constituencies.
District at a Glance
| Headquarters | Sirohi city is the administrative headquarters of Sirohi district. |
|---|---|
| Location | Sirohi district is in the south-west part of Rajasthan. |
| Area | 5,136 square kilometres |
| 2011 Census population | 1,036,346 persons |
| 2011 Census sex ratio | 940 females per 1,000 males |
| 2011 Census literacy rate | 55.25 percent |
| 2011 Census sub-districts | Five sub-districts |
District Administration
Current officeholders — sourced from public records.
Superintendent of Police
Pushpendra Singh Rathore
Sirohi district
Additional District Magistrate
Rajesh Goyal
Sirohi district
District and Sessions Judge
Ajay Sharma
Sirohi judgeship
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
Lumba Ram
Jalore Lok Sabha constituency
Bharatiya Janata PartySince 2024
Member of Legislative Assembly
Ota Ram Dewasi
Sirohi Assembly constituency
Bharatiya Janata PartySince 2023
Member of Legislative Assembly
Samaram
Pindwara Abu Assembly constituency
Bharatiya Janata PartySince 2023
History — Ancient → Medieval → Modern
Siranwa Name Origin
The name Sirohi is linked on the district portal to the Siranwa hills on whose western slope the city is situated.
Tod Name Etymology
Colonel Tod explained the name Sirohi as derived from the head of the desert, Sir plus Rohi.
Deora Chauhan Rule
The Deora Chauhans are described as the rulers of Sirohi state.
Shivpuri Founded
Rao Sobha Ji founded Shivpuri in 1405 on the eastern slope of Siranwa hill.
Sirohi City Founded
Shreshthmal, son of Rao Sobha Ji, founded the present city of Sirohi on the western slope of Siranwa Hills.
Sirohi Fort Foundation
The foundation stone of Sirohi Fort was laid in 1482 Vikram Samvat, corresponding to 1425 AD.
Arbudh Tradition
The Sirohi area is referred to in puranic tradition as Arbudh Pradesh and Arbudanchal.
Bombay Administration
After independence, Sirohi state administration was taken over by the Bombay Government from 5 January 1949 to 25 January 1950.
Abu Conquest
Lumba, a Chauhan scion from Jalor, seized Abu from a Parmar king in 1311 AD.
Chandravati Capital
Chandravati on the bank of the Banas was the capital of Lumba's kingdom.
Rajasthan Merger
Sirohi state was merged with Rajasthan State on 16 November 1949 according to the district history page.
Samp Sabha Awakening
The political awakening in Sirohi is traced to Govind Guru's Samp Sabha in 1905.
Eki Movement
Motilal Tejawat organised the Eki Movement at Rohida in 1922.
Praja Mandal
The Praja Mandal at Sirohi was founded on 22 January 1939 under the leadership including Gokulbhai Bhatt.
Art, Culture, Heritage & Tourism
Sarneshwar Shrine
Sarneshwar Ji temple is dedicated to Lord Shiv and is situated on the western slope of Siranwa hill.
Deora Kuldev Temple
Sarneshwar temple is described as the Kuldev temple of the Deora Chauhans of Sirohi.
Parmar Temple Style
The Sarneshwar temple structure is compared with temples built during the Parmar dynasty.
Achalgarh Location
The district tourist page places Achalgarh Fort about 11 kilometres north of Mount Abu.
Achalgarh Origins
Achalgarh Fort was originally built by Paramara rulers and later reconstructed or renovated.
Chandravati Ruins
Chandravati is identified as a destroyed city of the Parmars near Abu Road.
Parmar Capital
Chandravati was the capital of the Parmars in the 10th and 11th centuries.
Pavapuri Tirtha Dham
Pavapuri Tirtha Dham at Sirohi is associated with the K. P. Sanghavi Charitable Trust.
Nakki Lake Claim
Nakki Lake at Mount Abu is described by the district portal as the first ever man-made lake in India.
Guru Shikhar Peak
Guru Shikhar is described as the highest point of the Mount Abu mountain range.
Toad Rock Trail
Toad Rock View Point is located on the main trekking trail near Nakki Lake.
Gautam Ji Fair
The Gautam Ji fair at Chautila Hill is associated with the Meena community and Gautam Rishi.
Annual Fair Date
The Gautam Ji fair is celebrated on 13 April every year according to the district fairs page.
Sirohi Fair Circuit
Sirohi town hosts Sarneshwar Ji, Sheetla Mata, Kalkaji and Jageshwar fairs in the district fairs listing.
Geography, Climate & Ecology
Longitude Extent
Sirohi lies between 72°16' and 73°10' east longitude.
North-East Boundary
Sirohi is bounded by Pali district to the north-east.
Eastern Boundary
Sirohi is bounded by Udaipur district to the east.
Western Boundary
Sirohi is bounded by Jalore district to the west.
Southern Border
Sirohi borders Banaskantha district of Gujarat to the south.
District Size
Sirohi is described as the third smallest district of Rajasthan after Dungarpur and Banswara.
Mount Abu Massif
The granite massif of Mount Abu divides Sirohi district into two portions.
Rugged Southern Terrain
The south and south-east part between Mount Abu and the Aravalli spine is mountainous and rugged.
West Banas Drainage
The West Banas River drains the mountainous south and south-east part of Sirohi district.
Abu Road Valley
Abu Road lies in the valley of the West Banas and on the Delhi-Ahmedabad rail line.
Dry Deciduous Forest
Dry deciduous forest is common in the part of Sirohi district around the West Banas valley.
Mount Abu Forests
Higher elevations of Mount Abu are described as covered in conifer forests.
Rain Shadow Zone
The district west and north of Mount Abu is drier because it lies in the mountain's rain shadow.
Major River Network
Sirohi's major rivers listed by the district portal include Jawai, Sukhadi, Khari, Bodi, Krishnavati, Kapalganga and Banas.
Major Dam Sites
The district portal lists Banas, Oda, Danta, Chandela, Girwar and Niboda among major dams in Sirohi.
Mount Abu Sanctuary
Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Mount Abu of Sirohi district.
Sanctuary Fauna
The wildlife page lists leopard, bear and boar among animals found in Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary.
Economy — Sectors, Industry, Energy
Agriculture Base
The 2011 Census DCHB says Sirohi district's economy is mainly dependent on agriculture, with 52.9 percent of workers either cultivators or agricultural labourers.
Farm Workforce
The DCHB records cultivators at 29.6 percent and agricultural labourers at 23.3 percent among Sirohi district workers.
Work Participation
Sirohi district's 2011 work participation rate is recorded as 40.5 percent in the DCHB.
Temple Tourism
The DCHB notes that Delwara Jain Temples in Sirohi draw many visitors to Mount Abu and are known for marble carving.
Political & Administrative Setup
Lok Sabha MP
Sirohi district portal identifies Sh. LumbaRam as the Member of Parliament for Sirohi-Jalore.
District Collector
The district administration contact directory lists Mr. Rohitashva Singh Tomar as District Collector of Sirohi.
Collector Email
The District Collector office email listed by Sirohi district portal is dm-sir-rj@nic.in.
SP Contact
The district administration directory lists the Superintendent of Police email as sp-sir-rj@nic.in.
Sirohi MLA
Sirohi Assembly constituency is represented by Shri Ota Ram Dewasi in the state MLA data.
Pindwara Abu MLA
Pindwara Abu (ST) Assembly constituency is represented by Shri Samaram in the state MLA data.
Reodar MLA
Reodar (SC) Assembly constituency is represented by Shri Motiram in the state MLA data.
Assembly Seats
Sirohi, Pindwara Abu (ST) and Reodar (SC) are the district-linked assembly constituencies returned for Sirohi in the MLA data.
Governance Initiatives & Schemes (2025-26)
NFSA Form
The Sirohi district Citizen Corner links an NFSA application form to the Food Department portal.
Election Portal
The Sirohi district Citizen Corner links users to the Election Department portal of Rajasthan.
Janaadhaar Helpdesk
The district contact pages identify Janaadhaar Helpdesk as a Citizen Corner service category.
Download Forms
The district menu includes Download Forms as a Citizen Corner service for Sirohi residents.
Public Utilities
The district menu includes Public Utilities as a Citizen Corner category.
ITI Training
Government Industrial Training Institute Sirohi is listed as a Rajasthan Department of Technical Education institution.
PYQ One-Liners (RAS / RPSC / RSSB)
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PYQ one-liners for Sirohi are coming soon.
Test yourself — 10 questions
A quick self-check drawn from the district reference above. Bilingual, no login required.
Question 1 of 10
Which Rajasthan district has Mount Abu as its major hill-station tourism centre?
Frequently asked questions
What is Sirohi district's headquarters?
Sirohi city is the administrative headquarters.
Which hill station anchors Sirohi tourism?
Mount Abu, described as Rajasthan's only hill station.
Which wildlife sanctuary is in Sirohi?
Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary.
Which river drains the rugged south-eastern part of Sirohi?
The West Banas River.
Which fort is about 11 kilometres north of Mount Abu?
Achalgarh Fort.
Which old capital of the Parmars lies near Abu Road?
Chandravati.
What was Sirohi's 2011 Census population?
1,036,346 persons.