Rajsamand
Rajsamand is a city, located in Rajsamand district of Rajasthan, western India. The city is named for Rajsamand Lake, an artificial lake created in the 17th century by Rana Raj Singh of Mewar. It is the administrative headquarters of Rajsamand District.
Rajsamand | |
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 View of Rajsamand lake in Rajsamand (RJ) | |
  Location in Rajasthan, India  Rajsamand (India) | |
| Coordinates: 25.07°N 73.88°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Rajsamand |
| Founded by | Rana Raj Singh |
| Named for | Rana Raj Singh |
| Elevation | 547 m (1,795 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 67,798 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | RJ-30 |
| Website | rajsamand |
Geography
Rajsamand is located at 25.07°N 73.88°E.[2] It has an average elevation of 547 metres (1794 ft).
Demographics
Total population of the Rajsamand district is 987,024 (493,459 male and 493,565 female). This district has a male to female ratio of nearly 1:1.[3] Rajsamand has an average literacy rate of 67%, male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 57%. In Rajsamand, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Economy
Although most of the economy of Rajasthan is based on agriculture, this part of the state is rich in mineral resources. The area is one of the prime Indian suppliers of marble, granite and other valuable varieties of stone. The Dariba,Sindesar khurd and Zawar mines are the principal Indian sources of ores for zinc, silver, manganese, etc. The majority of the population is engaged in organised and unorganised mining-related works. Others are engaged in tyre and tobacco factories.
Places to see
Located at about 62 km (39 mi) away from the magnificent city of Udaipur (the city of lakes), Rajsamand itself is quite naturally endowed with eye-catching beauty. Surrounded by the wide ranges of Aravali, it houses the stunning Rajsamand Lake.
References
- "Census of India: Search Details". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- "Rajsamand, India Page". fallingrain.com. Archived from the original on 11 March 2007. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- "About Rajsamand". Rajsamand District Administration via National Informatics Centre. Archived from the original on 19 September 2014. Retrieved 19 September 2014.