Sanchore district
Sanchore district | |
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.svg.png) Location of Jalore district in Rajasthan | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Division | Pali |
| Established | 7 August 2023 |
| Headquarters | Sanchore |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,996 km2 (1,157 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 845,430 |
| • Density | 280/km2 (730/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 343041 |
| Vehicle registration | RJ-46 |
| Website | sanchore |
Sanchore district was a district of the state of Rajasthan in western India. Its administrative headquarters was the city of Sanchore. The district came into existence on 7 August 2023 as one of the 19 new districts of Rajasthan announced by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, by separating from Jalore district.[1] After one year, on 28 Dec 2024 new Rajasthan cabinet decided to remove Sanchore as district and a notification was issued on the next day for the same.[2][3] Meghwal is larger and dominant ethnic group of district. Bishnoi, Anjana and Rajput also have significant population in district.[4][5]
- Sanchore is a town in the Thar Desert region of Rajasthan.
- It is known for its rich cultural heritage, historical significance and vibrant local community.
Demographics
At the time of the 2011 census, the area that would become Sanchore district had a population of 845,430. Sanchore district had 438,753 males and 406,677 females for a sex ratio of 927 females per 1000 males. 32,875 (3.89%) lived in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 158,826 (18.79%) and 69,492 (8.22%) respectively.[7]
- Marwari (56.4%)
- Rajasthani (41.7%)
- Others (1.87%)
At the time of the 2011 census, 56.39% of the population spoke Marwari and 41.74% Rajasthani as their first language. Speakers of Gujarati and Sindhi are also present in the district in small numbers.[8]
2024 updates
On 28 December 2024, the Cabinet of Rajasthan decided not to retain 9 new districts- Anupgarh, Dudu, Gangapur City, Jaipur Rural, Jodhpur Rural, Kekri, Neem Ka Thana, Sanchore, and Shahpura- along with the 3 newly created divisions--Banswara, Pali, and Sikar.[9][10]
References
- ^ अतिरिक्त मुख्य सचिव, राजस्व विभाग (5 August 2024). "Notification 9(18)Rev-1/2022-(13)" अधिसूचना 9(18)राज-1/2022-(13). RAJASTHAN GAZETTE Extraordinary (in Hindi) (published 6 August 2024).
- ^ "राजस्थान में 50 नहीं 41 जिले होंगे, 8 नए जिले ही यथावत रहेंगे". Patrika.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 28 December 2024.
- ^ प्रमुख शासन सचिव, राजस्व विभाग (29 December 2024). "Notification 9(21)Rev-1/2024-(8)" अधिसूचना 9(21)राज-1/2024-(8). RAJASTHAN GAZETTE Extraordinary (in Hindi) (published 30 December 2024).
- ^ "जालोर: सांचोर जिले की विधिवत हुई स्थापना,हवन के साथ संत महात्माओं का हुआ संबोधन". Zee News (in Hindi). Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ "4 उपखंड और 4 तहसील के साथ बना सांचौर जिला:ओएसडी बनेंगे कलेक्टर, एसपी; जल्द खुलेंगे जिला लेवल के सभी ऑफिस". Bhaskar. 4 August 2023.
- ^ "Table C-01 Population By Religion - Rajasthan". census.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
- ^ "District Census Handbook 2011 - Jalore" (PDF). Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
- ^ a b "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Rajasthan". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
- ^ "गहलोत के बनाए 9 जिले-3 संभाग भजनलाल ने खत्म किए:21 महीने पहले बने थे; सरकार ने कहा- उपयोगिता नहीं थी, कांग्रेस बोली- फिर बनाएंगे". Dainik Bhaskar. 28 December 2024. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
- ^ "9 new districts cancelled in Rajasthan; Gehlot slams government's confused decision-making | WATCH". English.Mathrubhumi. Mathrubhumi. 28 December 2024. Retrieved 28 December 2024.