Geography
Rajasthan GK · भूगोल · 18 facts
Rajasthan is the largest state in India by area — 342,239 sq km (10.4% of India's total area)
Thar Desert: Covers approximately 60% of Rajasthan's area — one of the world's most populated deserts
Aravalli Range: World's oldest fold mountains — runs NE to SW across Rajasthan, divides into east and west
Guru Shikhar: Highest peak in Rajasthan at 1,722 m — located on Mount Abu, Sirohi district
Luni River: Rajasthan's only significant western river — flows into Rann of Kutch, does not reach the sea
Chambal River: Flows through southeastern Rajasthan (Kota, Bundi, Chittorgarh, Sawai Madhopur)
7 districts of Rajasthan share border with Pakistan: Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Jalor, Sirohi (International Border)
Sambhar Lake: Largest inland saltwater lake in India — located near Jaipur, produces salt for centuries
Pushkar Lake (Ajmer): Sacred lake with Brahma Temple (only major Brahma temple in India) — annual camel fair
Eastern plains of Rajasthan: Fertile, well-irrigated — important for crops like wheat, bajra, mustard
Western arid region: Jaisalmer, Barmer — extreme heat (50°C+), sparse vegetation, sand dunes
Rajasthan borders 5 Indian states: Punjab, Haryana, UP, MP, Gujarat — and Pakistan (international border)
Indira Gandhi Canal (Rajasthan Canal): Brings water from Harike Barrage (Punjab) to dry western Rajasthan — 649 km long
Rajasthan has 50 districts as of 2023 after reorganization (earlier 33 districts); 7 new districts created in 2023
Keoladeo Ghana (Bharatpur) is a famous Ramsar wetland — hosts 350+ migratory bird species from Siberia
Rajasthan receives very low rainfall — western Jaisalmer gets less than 10 cm, eastern regions get 50-100 cm
Banas River: Longest river flowing entirely within Rajasthan — tributary of Chambal
Dhosi Hill (Jhunjhunu): Extinct volcano in Rajasthan — associated with sage Chyawan, site of Chyawanprash origin