Rajasmand District :

Rajsamand district, carved out from erstwhile Udaipur district, was constituted on 10th April, 1991, and named after the famous lake "Rajsamand" built by Maharana Raj Singh. Kankroli, Rajnagar, Charbhuja, Nathdwara, Bhim, Railmagra, Kelwara, Amet and Deogarh are some of the major towns of the district.

Total population of the Rajsamand district is 9, 87,024 of which 4, 93,459 are male and 4, 93,565 female. Rajsamand is quite rich in its history, religion, culture and mining industries. Rajsamand is very well known for its marble production, as the largest producing district as well as the largest single unit in the whole country. Rajsamand also saw the vicissitudes of the freedom struggle between Tantya Tope and the British troops at 'Rakamgarh ka chhapar' in 1857. 

Location :

Rajsamand is situated 67 Kms north of Udaipur and 352 Kms south of the state capital - Jaipur on National Highway 8. Rajsamand is located between latitudes 24 degrees 46 minutes to 26 degrees 1 minute North and Longitudes 73 degrees 28 minutes to 74 degrees 18 minutes East. Rajsamand district is surrounded by Ajmer district in the North, Pali district in the West, Udaipur district in the South and Bhilwara district in the East. 

Geography :

The district covers a total area of 4550.93 Sq. Kms, which is 1.33 percent of the state of Rajasthan. It is located at a height of 532.50 metres above sea level. The district receives an average rainfall of 794 mms. Geographical area in the district is 452952 hectares and forest land makes up 24663 hectares. 

Administration :

Administration of the Rajsamand district can be broadly divided into revenue administration and the Panchayati raj system. For the purposes of convenience in administration, the district has been divided into 7 Sub Divisions, 7 Tehsils, 32 ILR Circles, 236 Patwar Circles and 1072 revenue villages. In order to facilitate administration at the rural level, the Panchayati Raj system has been put in place. Panchayati Raj includes 7 development blocks, 206 gram Panchayats and 4 Nagar Palikas. 

Culture :

The district of Rajsamand is rich in its cultural heritage. The district maintains its traditions through the various fairs and festivals held here. There are a number of cattle fairs, religious celebrations and festivals that are held in the district throughout the year. On these occasions one can see much fanfare and festivities, accompanied by cultural programs and performances, seminars, dances, dramas etc, all rooted in culture and tradition. 

Tourism :

There are a number of places of tourism located in the district of Rajsamand. Prime among them are the various places of historical interest located here. These include the famous site of the battle of Haldighati and the Kumbhalgarh fort etc.

Kumbhalgarh :

64 Kms North West of Udaipur, the birthplace of Maharana Pratap Singh, Kumbhalgarh, is the second most important citadel of Mewarafter Chittorgarh. The Aravalli mountain rangesprotect this impregnable fortress. Thirteen mountain peaks surround it. It is built on the top most ridges, 914 meters above sea level. Seven huge and imposing gates stand like sentinels at the approaches and seven ramparts, one being folded within another with crenellated walls strengthened by rounded bastions and immense watch towers, make this an impregnable mountain fortress. It was built by Rana Kumbha (1419-63). It's serpentine 36 kilometres long wall is thick and broad enough for eight horses to ride abreast. This wall is second only to the 'Great Wall of China'. There are 360 temples within the fortress, out of which a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva placed with huge Shivalinga makes it worth visiting. 

Fort of Rakamgarh :

About 10 kilometres South-East of Rajsamand is the famous fort of Rakamgarh, a small fortress built upon a small hillock. It is said to be the silent evidence of the fight for freedom fought between Tantia Tope and the British troops in 1857, in the fields of Rakamgarh. It is also said that Tantia Tope stayed here in the Rakamgarh Fort for a short duration and was helped in every way possible by the then ruler of Kotharia and the Tilkayat of Shrinathji. 

Haldighati(The Yellow Vale) :

A narrow pass runs south to North-East and ends in a plain where the famous battle of Haldighati was fought in 1576 between Maharana Pratap and the forces of Emperor Akbar. The colour of the soil here is yellow like turmeric (Haldi). Hence the valley is also known as Haldighati. Badshahibaug situated near Haldighati is famous for 'Chaitri-Gulab'. The rose water and 'Gulkand' (Rose Petal Jam) which has tremendous medicinal value and sweet taste as well. 

Chetak's Tomb:

Only 2 kms West of Haldighati, lies the tomb of Chetak. After being seriously wounded and losing a leg in the fierce battle of Haldighati Chetak dutifully carried his master, Maharana Pratap, safely to this place and at last after crossing a stream, fell dead. Here stands a monument constructed and dedicated to the memory of this royal steed. Adjacent to the tomb, there is a temple of Lord Shiva. It appears that the great animal Chetak lies here in eternal sleep at the feet of his lord 'Pashupatinath'. 

Machind :

Machind, situated in the Aravalli range, parallel to the Jarga range of mountain, is historically important. Maharana Pratap and his son Amar Singh stayed here for a short duration. The remnants of the construction of Pratap's age and a "Baori" (old well) are still visible. Guru Matsyendra Nath of the Nath community prayed here in a cave. The place has been named as Machund after him. Machind is also known as the birthplace of Maharana Amar Singh. 

Dewair :

At the Northern edge of Mewar, Dewair is situated between the mountain ranges spread in close proximity of Kumbhalgarh and Madaria. In the olden times it had been under the domination of different tribes from Mer to Deora Rajputs. Maharana Pratap made the adventurous military campaigns of the Mughal ruler ineffective by resorting to guerrilla warfare. On the auspicious occasion of Vijaya Dashami, in 1852, he was crowned with historic victory, which led to the automatic liquidation of all 36 Mughal military outposts in Mewar. After this humiliating defeat Akbar stopped his military campaigns against Mewar. The victory of Dewair was a crowning glory for Maharana Pratap. 

Rajsamand Lake :

Maharana Raj Singh, an able administrator of the fifth generation of Maharana Pratap constructed the Rajsamand Lake in 1662 AD. It is a beautiful example of sculpture and public utility works. The banks known as "Nouchoki" consist of 25 carved stone -"Raj Prashashti" the longest stone inscription in the Sanskrit language in the world.