Sawai Madhopur district
Sawai Madhopur district
Sawai Madhopur | |
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| Sawai Madhopur | |
Clockwise from top-left: 36 Pillar Chhatri in Ranthambore Fort, Temple tank near Lakhod, Ghushmeshwar Temple in Shiwar, Aravalli Range in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, Watchtower near Sawai Madhopur | |
Location of Sawai Madhopur district in Rajasthan | |
| Country | India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Division | Bharatpur |
| Headquarter | Sawai Madhopur |
| Government | |
| • District Collector & Magistrate | Shubham Chaudhary, IAS |
| • Superintendent of Police | Dr. Mamta Gupta, IPS |
| Area | |
• Total | 10,527 km2 (4,064 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 1,335,551 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (330/sq mi) |
| Demographics | |
| • Literacy | 65.39 |
| • Sex ratio | 897 |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| Website | Sawai Madhopur District |
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Sawai Madhopur district is a district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Known for its historical and ecological significance, the district serves as an important cultural and tourism hub, featuring the renowned Ranthambore National Park and other heritage sites. The district headquarters is located in the city of Sawai Madhopur. Sawai Madhopur district falls under the Bharatpur Division.