CORE Key Points at a Glance

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    Rajasthan's population as per Census 2011 was 6.86 crore (68.6 million), making it India's 7th most populous and largest by area state.

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    Decadal growth rate (2001–2011): 21.3% — higher than national average of 17.7%.

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    Population density: 200 persons/sq km (national average 382/sq km); highest district: Jaipur (595), lowest: Jaisalmer (17).

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    Sex ratio: 928 females per 1,000 males (national: 943). Highest district: Dungarpur (994), lowest: Dhaulpur (846).

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    Literacy rate: 66.1% (male 79.2%, female 52.1%). Highest: Kota (76.6%), lowest: Jalore (54.9%).

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    Urban population: 24.9% of total (national: 31.2%); largest urban agglomeration: Jaipur (30.6 lakh).

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    Scheduled Tribe (ST) population: 92.38 lakh = 13.48% of state population — India's 6th largest tribal population by absolute number.

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    Meena is the largest tribe (51% of ST population), Bhil is second (39.7%); together they form over 90% of tribal population.

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    Saharia is Rajasthan's only Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) (विशेष रूप से कमजोर जनजातीय समूह), found in Baran district.

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    12 Scheduled Tribes are listed in Rajasthan's Fifth Schedule area; tribal-dominated districts are in southern Rajasthan (Banswara, Dungarpur, Udaipur).

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    Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) areas cover 5 districts, 32 tehsils, and 3,892 revenue villages in the tribal belt of southern Rajasthan.

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    Rajasthan created 19 new districts in August 2023, raising the total from 33 to 50 districts and 10 divisions.

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    Child sex ratio (0–6 years): 888 girls per 1,000 boys — below national average (919) and a major gender concern.

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    Garasia tribe is found in Sirohi and Pali; known for the pher (walking around) marriage custom without formal rites.

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    Demographic dividend window: 63% of Rajasthan's population is in the 15–59 working-age bracket (Census 2011), but skill gaps limit economic translation. / जनसांख्यिकीय लाभांश: राजस्थान की 63% जनसंख्या 15-59 वर्ष की कार्यशील आयु में है।

PREDICTED Predicted RAS Questions

Based on PYQ trends and 2026 syllabus analysis

1 5M What are the key demographic features of Rajasthan as per Census 2011? Mention any four statistical highlights. 5 marks · 50 words

Model Answer

As per Census 2011, Rajasthan's population was 6.86 crore — India's 7th most populous state. Key highlights: decadal growth rate 21.3% (above national 17.7%); sex ratio 928 (national 943); literacy rate 66.1% with female literacy at 52.1%; and population density 200/sq km against a national average of 382/sq km.

~50 words • 5 marks

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