Rajasthan is India’s largest state by area (343,239 km2) and the seventh most populous (68.62 million people). There are 33 districts in the state. Jaipur, the state’s capital and largest city, with a population of 3.04 million, and covers an area of 484 km2. Jodhpur and Kota are the cities with the second and third largest by populations respectively.
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is known as the “Pink City” for its stunning pink-hued architecture. Founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, it is famous for its historical landmarks like the Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, and Jantar Mantar. Jaipur is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a cultural hub of India.
| Rank | City Name | Population | Area (km²) | Density ( inhabitants/km²) | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaipur | 3,046,163 | 484 | 6,285 | Jaipur |
| 2 | Jodhpur | 1,138,300 | 78 | 14,482 | Jodhpur |
| 3 | Kota | 1,001,694 | 225 | 4,434 | Kota |
| 4 | Bikaner | 644,406 | 165 | 3,887 | Bikaner |
| 5 | Ajmer | 551,101 | 223 | 2,466 | Ajmer |
| 6 | Udaipur | 474,531 | 56 | 8,336 | Udaipur |
| 7 | Bhilwara | 359,483 | 118 | 3,033 | Bhilwara |
| 8 | Alwar | 341,422 | 48 | 7,054 | Alwar |
| 9 | Bharatpur | 252,838 | 56 | 4,449 | Bharatpur |
| 10 | Ganganagar | 249,914 | 20 | 11,974 | Ganganagar |
| 11 | Sikar | 244,497 | 22 | 10,832 | Sikar |
| 12 | Pali | 230,075 | 159 | 1,447 | Pali |
| 13 | Tonk | 165,294 | 60 | 2,732 | Tonk |
| 14 | Kishangarh | 154,886 | 25 | 6,170 | Ajmer |
| 15 | Beawar | 151,152 | 17 | 8,544 | Ajmer |
| 16 | Hanumangarh | 150,958 | 13 | 11,248 | Hanumangarh |
| 17 | Dhaulpur | 133,075 | 32 | 4,154 | Dhaulpur |
| 18 | Gangapur City | 130,061 | 12 | 10,975 | Sawai Madhopur |
| 19 | Sawai Madhopur | 121,106 | 59 | 2,052 | Sawai Madhopur |
| 20 | Churu | 120,157 | 28 | 4,291 | Churu |
| 21 | Jhunjhunu | 118,473 | 37 | 3,200 | Jhunjhunu |
| 22 | Baran | 117,992 | 13 | 8,500 | Baran |
| 23 | Chittaurgarh | 116,406 | 41 | 2,787 | Chittaurgarh |
| 24 | Makrana | 116,295 | 36 | 3,230 | Nagaur |
| 25 | Nagaur | 110,797 | 37 | 2,930 | Nagaur |
Must Know facts about cities in Rajasthan
- Jaipur is a city of pink-colored buildings. Jaipur is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the land of Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, and Jantar Mantar.
- Jodhpur is famous for blue-painted houses and the breathtaking Mehrangarh Fort that offers panoramic views of the city.
- Udaipur boasts picturesque lakes like Lake Pichola and Fateh Sagar. The City Palace and Jag Mandir add to its regal charm.
- Jaisalmer lies in the Thar Desert and is the city with golden sandstone architecture such as Jaisalmer Fort- a living fort with shops and homes.
- Ajmer is home to the Ajmer Sharif Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, one of the many dargahs that attract devotees from all religions.
- Pushkar houses the sacred Pushkar Lake and one of the very few Brahma Temples found in the world. The major tourist attraction in this place is the Pushkar Camel Fair held annually.
