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District of South Rajasthan
Districts of Southern part of Rajasthan share the landforms with Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. Here the history began from the Fossil Age.

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District of South RajasthanDistricts of Southern part of Rajasthan include the districts like Chittorgarh District, Udaipur District, Sirohi District, Jalore District, Pratapgarh district, Banswara District and Dungarpur District.

Chittorgarh District
Chittorgarh District is the land of bravery of Rajput men and women. It is now a district of Rajasthan. The historic city of Chittorgarh is the administrative headquarters of the district. Chittorgarh District has an area of 10,856 square km, and a population of 1,802,656. Chittorgarh District is disjunct, divided into a larger western portion and a smaller eastern portion by Neemuch District of Madhya Pradesh. The western portion is bounded by Neemuch District, Mandsaur District, and Ratlam district of Madhya Pradesh to the east, and the Rajasthan district of Pratapgarh to the south, Udaipur and Rajsamand to the east, and Bhilwara District to the north. The eastern portion is bounded by Bhilwara District, Bundi District and Kota district of Rajasthan to the north and Neemuch District of Madhya Pradesh to the south and west. Chittorgarh has many tourism destinations like Chittaur Fort, Vijay Stambh, Kirti Stambh, Gaumukh Reservoir, Rana Kumbha Palace, Padmini Palace, Meera Mandir, Kalika Mata Temple and Fateh Prakash Palace.

Udaipur District
Udaipur District is one of the 33 districts of Rajasthan state in western India. The historic city of Udaipur is the administrative headquarters of the district. Udaipur is one of the 7 divisions in Rajasthan. Udaipur City is known as the City of Lakes. Udaipur is a beautiful manmade medieval city, set amidst the Aravalli Mountain Ranges of Rajasthan. This city is known for its picturesque lakes. The elevated hills of Aravalli and the beautiful lakes make a picture-perfect backdrop to the Udaipur city. Udaipur is regarded as one of the most romantic cities of the world.

Sirohi District
Sirohi District is a district of Rajasthan state in western India. The town of Sirohi is the district headquarters. Abu Road is the biggest city and the main financial hub of Sirohi District.

Jalore District
Jalore District is a district of Rajasthan state in western India. The city of Jalore is the administrative headquarters of the district. The district has an area of 10,640 square kilometers and a population of 1,448,486, with a population density of 136 persons per square kilometer.

Pratapgarh District
Pratapgarh district is the 33rd district of Rajasthan, created on 26th January 2008. It is a part of Udaipur Division and has been carved out from the erstwhile tehsils of Chittorgarh District, Udaipur District and Banswara district.

Banswara District
Banswara District has an area of 5,037 square km, 1.47% of Rajasthan. The city of Banswara is the district headquarters. It is bounded on the north by Udaipur District, on the northeast by Pratapgarh District, on the east and southeast by Madhya Pradesh on the southwest by Gujarat state, and on the west by Dungarpur District.

Dungarpur District
Dungarpur District is a district of the state of Rajasthan. The town of Dungarpur is the district headquarters. It is fastest developing city in India.


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