District Magistrate / Collector
Kana Ram
Sawai Madhopur district
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Sawai Madhopur
Ranthambhore, Chambal-Banas terrain and eastern Rajasthan polity
Last verified: 2026-05-06
Sawai Madhopur is an eastern Rajasthan district whose town serves as the district headquarters. Its exam identity combines Ranthambhore Fort, Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve and Census 2011 demographic markers. The district is also tracked for agriculture, guava production, tourism-linked activity and the Tonk-Sawai Madhopur parliamentary constituency.
District at a Glance
| Area | 4,498 sq. km |
|---|---|
| Population | 1,335,551 in Census 2011 |
| District headquarters | Sawai Madhopur town |
| Density rank | 12th in Rajasthan by population density in Census 2011 |
| Literacy rate | 65.4 percent in Census 2011 |
| Sex ratio | 897 females per 1,000 males in Census 2011 |
District Administration
Current officeholders — sourced from public records.
Superintendent of Police
Jayeshtha Maitreyi
Sawai Madhopur district
Additional District Magistrate / Additional Collector
Sanjay Sharma
Sawai Madhopur district
Principal District and Sessions Judge
Devendra Dixit
Sawai Madhopur judgeship
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
Harish Chandra Meena
Tonk-Sawai Madhopur Lok Sabha constituency
Indian National CongressSince 2024
Member of Legislative Assembly
Kirodi Lal
Sawai Madhopur Assembly constituency
Bharatiya Janata PartySince 2023
Member of Legislative Assembly
Indra
Bamanwas Assembly constituency
Indian National CongressSince 2023
Member of Legislative Assembly
Jitendra Kumar Gothwal
Khandar Assembly constituency
Bharatiya Janata PartySince 2023
History — Ancient → Medieval → Modern
Town Name
Sawai Madhopur town takes its name from Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I of Jaipur.
Town Foundation
Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I laid out Sawai Madhopur town during 1751-1768 AD.
Pre District Areas
Before modern district formation, the area included parts of former Karauli state and Sawai Madhopur, Gangapur and Hindaun Nizamats of former Jaipur state.
Matsya Union Entry
The former Karauli State was integrated into the Matsya Union on 17 March 1948.
Greater Rajasthan Merger
The Matsya Union later merged with the former Jaipur State to form the United State of Greater Rajasthan on 15 May 1949.
Original Subdivisions
At formation, Sawai Madhopur district had four subdivisions: Sawai Madhopur, Gangapur City, Hindaun and Karauli.
Karauli District Split
On 19 July 1997, Sawai Madhopur district was divided into Sawai Madhopur and Karauli districts.
Chauhan Ranthambore
Ranthambore Fort is associated with Chauhan rulers and is described by Rajasthan Tourism as a 10th-century Chauhan fort.
Hammir Khilji War
Ranthambore Fort is linked to Rao Hamir’s war against Alauddin Khilji in 1301.
Ruling Patrons
Rajasthan Tourism describes Sawai Madhopur through rulers and patrons from Chauhan Rajput king Govinda and Vagabhatta to Rana Kumbha, Akbar and Aurangzeb.
Tiger Reserve Selection
Ranthambhore was among the first nine wildlife areas selected as Project Tiger Reserves after Project Tiger began in 1973.
National Park Notification
The core area of Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve was notified as Ranthambhore National Park in 1980.
Reorganisation Gazette
RBI recorded that the Government of Rajasthan notified district reorganisation through Gazette Notifications dated 29 December 2024.
Gangapur Reorganisation
RBI listed Gangapur City among nine erstwhile districts affected by the 2024 Rajasthan district reorganisation.
Art, Culture, Heritage & Tourism
Ranthambore Gateway
Rajasthan Tourism brands Sawai Madhopur as the “Gateway to Ranthambore.”
Shilpgram Crafts
Shilpgram in Sawai Madhopur is described as an embodiment of Rajasthani culture and heritage through arts and crafts.
Trinetra Ganesh Temple
Trinetra Ganeshji Temple is located in Ranthambhore Fort about 15 km from the district headquarters.
Bhadrapad Ganesh Fair
A fair is held every year at Trinetra Ganeshji Temple on Chaturthi of the Bhadrapad month.
Temple Pilgrim Footfall
Rajasthan Tourism says around twenty lakh domestic and foreign tourists and devotees visit Trinetra Ganeshji Temple.
Chauth Mata Shrine
Chauth Mata Temple at Chauth Ka Barwara is described by Rajasthan Tourism as an ancient temple 25 km from the district headquarters.
Chauth Mata Fair
Rajasthan Tourism notes that a fair at Chauth Mata Temple draws millions of devotees every year.
Ganesh Fair Prominence
The District Census Handbook identifies the Ganesh fair as the largest and most famous fair of Sawai Madhopur.
Hilltop Chauth Mata
The District Census Handbook records Chauth Mata temple at the top of a hill in Chauth Ka Barwara tehsil.
Bijasan Devi Fair
The District Census Handbook records a Bijasan Devi fair at Kyarda Kalan village in Khandar tehsil on Chaitra.
Fort Heritage Sites
Ranthambore Fort contains attractions including Toran Dwar, Mahadeo Chhatri and Sametonki Haveli.
Shared Sacred Precinct
Rajasthan Tourism notes that Ranthambore Fort has both a mosque and a temple within its precincts.
Geography, Climate & Ecology
Eastern Location
Sawai Madhopur lies in the eastern zone of Rajasthan.
Mixed Terrain
The district has partly plain and partly undulating hilly terrain.
Hilly Subdivision
The Sawai Madhopur subdivision is described as more or less mountainous.
Chambal Valley
The south and south-east part of Sawai Madhopur has hills and broken ground around the narrow valley of the Chambal River.
River Network
The Banas, Moral, Gambhir, Chambal and Banganga are listed among the main rivers of the district.
Banas River
The Banas is the largest river among the district’s rivers.
Dry Climate
The district has a dry climate except during the short rainy season.
Annual Rainfall
The normal annual rainfall in Sawai Madhopur district is recorded as 707.8 mm in the Industrial Potential Survey.
Reserve Extent
Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve spreads over Sawai Madhopur, Karauli, Bundi and Tonk districts.
Eastern Chambal
The Chambal River lies on the eastern side of Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve.
Banas Divide
The Banas River divides Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve into two parts.
Rugged Terrain
Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve is characterised by rugged, undulating rocky terrain with narrow valleys and green vegetation.
Boundary Fault
The Great Boundary Fault of Rajputana passes through Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve.
Park Area
Ranthambhore National Park is listed by the Rajasthan Forest Department in Sawai Madhopur with an area of 282.03 sq. km.
Sanctuary Area
The Rajasthan Forest Department lists Sawai Madhopur Sanctuary in Sawai Madhopur with an area of 131.30 sq. km.
Sawaiman Sanctuary
The Rajasthan Forest Department lists Sawaiman Singh Sanctuary in Sawai Madhopur with an area of 113.07 sq. km.
Economy — Sectors, Industry, Energy
Agriculture Base
The District Census Handbook states that Sawai Madhopur district’s economy is mainly dependent on agriculture.
Crop Mix
Major crops in Sawai Madhopur district include wheat, bajra, grain, mustard and groundnut according to the Industrial Potential Survey.
Mustard Crop
Mustard is described as a major and distinctive crop in Sawai Madhopur district.
Wheat Output
In 2015-16, wheat covered 69,312 hectares and produced 234,401 metric tonnes in Sawai Madhopur district.
Mustard Output
In 2015-16, mustard covered 168,057 hectares and produced 172,068 metric tonnes in Sawai Madhopur district.
Guava Production
Sawai Madhopur district had 5,400 hectares under guava with 91,800 metric tonnes of production in 2015-16.
Guava Identity
The Industrial Potential Survey says guava is the popular fruit of Sawai Madhopur district.
Tourism Economy
Sawai Madhopur is identified as well known for Ganpati Temple and National Park tourism.
Ranthambhore Visitors
The Industrial Potential Survey says most tourists come from across India and abroad to visit Ranthambhore and the Tiger Project.
Mineral Resources
The district has minerals including limestone, clays, silica sand and talc according to the Industrial Potential Survey.
Cement Industry
The Industrial Potential Survey says M/s Jaipur Udyog Ltd., Sawai Madhopur, was once the biggest cement factory in the country but was closed at the time of the survey.
Political & Administrative Setup
Lok Sabha Member
Harish Chandra Meena is the elected Lok Sabha member for Tonk-Sawai Madhopur in the 18th Lok Sabha.
Party And Term
Harish Chandra Meena belongs to the Indian National Congress and his term began on 9 June 2024.
Gangapur Result
In the 2023 Rajasthan Assembly election, Ramkesh of the Indian National Congress won Gangapur with 83,457 votes.
Bamanwas Result
In the 2023 Rajasthan Assembly election, Indra of the Indian National Congress won Bamanwas (ST) with 80,378 votes.
Sawai Madhopur Result
In the 2023 Rajasthan Assembly election, Kirodi Lal of the BJP won Sawai Madhopur with 81,087 votes.
Khandar Result
In the 2023 Rajasthan Assembly election, Jitendra Kumar Gothwal of the BJP won Khandar (SC) with 92,059 votes.
Lead Bank Code
RBI lists Sawai Madhopur as a present district whose lead bank is Bank of Baroda with district working code 506.
District Value Code
The Rajasthan district dropdown API lists Sawai Madhopur as a current district with value code 25.
Governance Initiatives & Schemes (2025-26)
Jan Aushadhi Kendras
PM Jan Aushadhi had 13 functional Jan Aushadhi Kendras in Sawai Madhopur district as reported by PIB on 20 March 2026.
Medicine Sales 2023-24
Sales at MRP through Jan Aushadhi Kendras in Sawai Madhopur were Rs 0.47 crore in 2023-24.
Medicine Sales 2024-25
Sales at MRP through Jan Aushadhi Kendras in Sawai Madhopur were Rs 0.66 crore in 2024-25.
Minority Town
Gangapur City in Sawai Madhopur is listed as a minority-concentrated town under the minority area development programme page.
Minority Development
The minority development programme aims to improve socio-economic conditions and basic amenities in identified minority concentration areas.
JSY Allocation
Sawai Madhopur NHM RoP 2024-26 approved Rs 300.17 lakh for Janani Suraksha Yojana in FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26.
Safe Motherhood Allocation
Sawai Madhopur NHM RoP 2024-26 approved Rs 8.357 lakh for Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan in FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26.
Immunization Funding
Sawai Madhopur NHM RoP 2024-26 approved immunization funding, including Mission Indradhanush, of Rs 64.621 lakh for FY 2024-25 and Rs 65.612 lakh for FY 2025-26.
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Question 1 of 10
Sawai Madhopur town takes its name from which Jaipur ruler?
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sawai Madhopur called the Gateway to Ranthambore?
Rajasthan Tourism brands the district destination as Gateway to Ranthambore because Ranthambore National Park and Ranthambore Fort are its main attractions.
What are Sawai Madhopur's main rivers?
The District Census Handbook lists Banas, Moral, Gambhir, Chambal and Banganga among the main rivers.
What is the key protected area in Sawai Madhopur?
Ranthambhore National Park is listed in Sawai Madhopur with an area of 282.03 sq. km.
What crop-fruit identity is Sawai Madhopur known for?
The Industrial Potential Survey calls guava the popular fruit of the district and records 5,400 hectares under guava in 2015-16.
Which current MP represents Tonk-Sawai Madhopur?
Harish Chandra Meena of the Indian National Congress represents Tonk-Sawai Madhopur in the 18th Lok Sabha.
What changed administratively after the 2024 Rajasthan district reorganisation?
RBI recorded Gangapur City as an affected erstwhile district, while Sawai Madhopur retained Bank of Baroda as lead bank with district working code 506.