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Tonk
Princely Tonk, Banas geography and Bisalpur-linked public works
Last verified: 2026-05-06
Tonk district is in the north-eastern part of Rajasthan and covers 7,194.00 square kilometres according to the 2011 Census. Its modern town was founded by Nawab Amir Khan, and the Census DCHB records Tonk as one of Rajasthan's erstwhile princely states. Tonk's profile combines Banas River geography, Sunehri Kothi and MAAPRI heritage, agriculture-led work patterns, and the Bisalpur-Tonk-Uniyara water supply project.
District at a Glance
| Region | Tonk district is in the north-eastern part of Rajasthan. |
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| Princely history | Tonk was one of the erstwhile princely states of Rajasthan. |
| Area | Tonk district covers 7,194.00 square kilometres according to the 2011 Census. |
| Population | The 2011 Census population of Tonk district was 1,421,326. |
| Density | The population density of Tonk district in 2011 was 198 persons per square kilometre. |
| Sex ratio | Tonk district recorded a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males in Census 2011. |
| Literacy | Tonk district recorded a literacy rate of 61.58 percent in Census 2011. |
District Administration
Current officeholders — sourced from public records.
Superintendent of Police
Rajesh Kumar Meena
Additional District Magistrate / Additional Collector
Ram Ratan Sonkaria
District and Sessions Judge
Dr. Sima Agarwal
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
Harish Chandra Meena
Tonk-Sawai Madhopur Lok Sabha constituency
Indian National CongressSince 2024
Member of Legislative Assembly
Sachin Pilot
Tonk Assembly constituency
Indian National CongressSince 2023
Member of Legislative Assembly
Rajendra Gurjar
Deoli-Uniara Assembly constituency
Bharatiya Janata PartySince 2024
History — Ancient → Medieval → Modern
Tonk Origins
Local records cited by the Census DCHB connect Tonk with Tori and Tonkra during Akbar's reign.
Mansingh Conquest
Raja Mansingh of Jaipur conquered Tori and Tonkra during Akbar's reign, according to the Census DCHB.
Village Grant
In 1643 A.D., twelve villages in Tonkra were given to Bhola Brahmin as a land grant.
Naming Tonk
Bhola is credited in the Census DCHB with naming the cluster of twelve villages Tonk.
Solanki Jagir
Sawai Jai Singh of Jaipur later made Tonk over in jagir to Bhao Singh Solanki.
Jagir Resumption
The jagir of Tonk was resumed in 1729 A.D.
Holkar Grant
Maharaja Madho Singh of Jaipur granted Tonk and Rampura to Malhar Rao Holkar in 1750 A.D.
British Seizure
In 1804 A.D., Tonk and Rampura were seized by the British and soon after Tonk was granted to Jaipur.
Amir Khan Rule
Amir Khan took control of Tonk in 1806 A.D.
Tonk Principality
The 1817 treaty confirmed Amir Khan's control of Tonk and transformed the area into a principality.
Art, Culture, Heritage & Tourism
Old Havelis
Rajasthan Tourism describes Tonk as renowned for old havelis and mosques.
Heritage Architecture
Rajasthan Tourism describes Tonk as a cross-cultural town with Rajput buildings and Muslim architecture.
Rajasthan ka Lucknow
Rajasthan Tourism notes that Tonk is often described as Rajasthan ka Lucknow.
Sunehri Kothi
Sunehri Kothi is described by Rajasthan Tourism as Tonk's main attraction.
Golden Mansion
Sunehri Kothi is a 19th-century Golden Mansion near Bada Kuan on Najar Bagh Road.
Sheesh Mahal Art
The Sheesh Mahal of Sunehri Kothi is decorated with glass work, floral work and Meenakari.
Arabic Persian Institute
The Arabic and Persian Research Institute is located in Tonk city between the historical hills of Rasiya and Annapoorna.
Institute Foundation
MAAPRI Tonk was established on 4 December 1978 under the Department of Art and Culture, Government of Rajasthan.
Manuscript Heritage
MAAPRI conserves and promotes Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit, Urdu and handwritten manuscripts of archaeological importance.
Calligraphy Gallery
MAAPRI's art gallery displays namda calligraphy, postage stamps and calligraphy on hair, pulse, rice and sesame.
Geography, Climate & Ecology
District Coordinates
Tonk district lies between east longitudes 75°07' and 76°19' and north latitudes 25°41' and 26°34'.
Jaipur Distance
Tonk district is about 82 kilometres from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, according to the Census DCHB.
Northern Boundary
Tonk is bounded by Jaipur district on the north.
Southern Boundary
Tonk is bounded by Bundi and Bhilwara districts on the south.
East-West Boundary
Tonk is bounded by Ajmer district on the west and Sawai Madhopur district on the east.
District Shape
The Census DCHB describes Tonk district as flat and kite-shaped.
General Elevation
Tonk district's general elevation is about 264.32 metres above sea level.
Banas Divide
The Banas River divides Tonk district into two halves.
Dai Confluence
The Dai River joins the Banas near Bisalpur village in Tonk district.
Bisalpur Dam
Bisalpur Dam is a gravity dam on the Banas River near Deoli in Tonk district.
Economy — Sectors, Industry, Energy
Farm Workforce
Tonk district's economy was mainly dependent on agriculture in Census 2011, with 67.7 percent of workers either cultivators or agricultural labourers.
Cultivator Share
In Census 2011, cultivators formed 50.2 percent of Tonk district's workers.
Rural Occupations
The MSME industrial profile states that agriculture and animal husbandry are the main occupations in Tonk district.
Mineral Resources
The MSME profile lists garnet, silica sand, quartz and soapstone among Tonk district's abundant non-metallic minerals.
Industrial Units
Tonk district had 8,778 registered industrial units by 2011-12 in the MSME industrial profile.
MSME Employment
The MSME profile recorded 30,656 people employed in micro and small enterprise/artisan units in Tonk district up to 2011-12.
Namda Exports
The Tonk export survey lists namda handicraft exports worth Rs 3 crore from the district.
Industry Opportunities
The MSME industrial profile lists leather products, woolen namda, woolen carpet, silica powder and quartz/feldspar grinding among Tonk's suggested resource-based industry opportunities.
Political & Administrative Setup
Administrative Division
Tonk district comes under Ajmer division in the Census DCHB administrative setup.
District Leadership
The District Collector and District Magistrate is described as the head of Tonk district administration.
Subdivision Count
The Census DCHB records seven subdivisions in Tonk district.
Statutory Towns
Tonk district had six statutory towns in Census 2011: Malpura, Deoli, Niwai, Todaraisingh, Tonk and Uniara.
Tonk Assembly Seat
In the 16th Rajasthan Assembly list printed on 5 May 2026, Sachin Pilot represents Tonk constituency for the Indian National Congress.
Devli-Uniara Seat
In the 16th Rajasthan Assembly list printed on 5 May 2026, Rajendra Gurjar represents Devli-Uniara for the BJP.
Governance Initiatives & Schemes (2025-26)
Water Supply Project
The Bisalpur-Tonk-Uniyara Water Supply Project is a completed PHED project.
Project Cost
The Bisalpur-Tonk-Uniyara Water Supply Project cost is listed as Rs 197.62 crore.
Project Launch
The Bisalpur-Tonk-Uniyara Water Supply Project was initiated in 2012.
Design Horizon
The Bisalpur-Tonk-Uniyara Water Supply Project has a design year of 2041.
Beneficiary Coverage
The PHED project is intended to benefit Tonk, Deoli and Uniyara towns and 464 rural villages in Tonk district.
Environment Actions
Tonk district's environment plan includes action points for solid waste, plastic waste, bio-medical waste, construction and demolition waste, and e-waste management.
PYQ One-Liners (RAS / RPSC / RSSB)
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RSSB CET Graduation 2022
Q. The construction of Bisalpur Dam was completed in which year?
A. 1999
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Question 1 of 10
What was Tonk district's sex ratio in Census 2011?
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tonk district located?
Tonk is in north-eastern Rajasthan and is about 82 km from Jaipur.
What is Tonk known for?
Rajasthan Tourism supports Tonk's association with old havelis, mosques and Mughal-era architectural wonders.
Who founded modern Tonk?
Rajasthan Tourism names Nawab Amir Khan as the founder of Tonk's modern town.
Which river is Bisalpur Dam on?
Rajasthan Tourism says Bisalpur Dam is on the Banas River near Deoli in Tonk district.
What does MAAPRI preserve?
MAAPRI states that it preserves handwritten manuscripts and works on Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit and Urdu material.