RAJSAMAND

About Rajsamand

Rajsamand is a town of Rajasthan state of western India. The city is named for Rajsamand Lake, an artificial lake created in the 17th century by Rana Raj Singh of Mewar. It is the administrative headquarters of Rajsamand District. Rajsamand is located at 2504N 7353E / 25.07N 73.88E / 25.07; 73.88. It has an average elevation of 547metres (1794ft). Total population of the Rajsamand district is 9,87,024 of which 4,93,459 male and 4,93,565 female. This district has a male to female ratio of 1000:1000. Rajsamand has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 57%. In Rajsamand, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. Although most of the economy of Rajasthan is based on agriculture, this part of the state is rich in mineral resources. The area is one of the prime Indian suppliers of marble, granite and other valuable varieties of stone. The Dariba and Jawar mines are the principal Indian sources...