Difference Between New and Old Divisions of Rajasthan

The state of Rajasthan has undergone an administrative restructuring. Below is a comparison between the new 7 divisions and the old 10 divisions of Rajasthan to understand the changes.

Key Differences Between New and Old Divisions

Criteria	Old Divisions (10)	New Divisions (7)
Total Number of Divisions	10 Divisions	7 Divisions
Key Additions	Included rural sub-districts	New districts like Deeg, Salumbar added
District Redistribution	More scattered	Grouped more compactly
Purpose of Change	Outdated administrative structure	Better administrative efficiency
New Districts Added	Not present	Kotputli-Behror, Khetri-Tijara, Deeg, Salumbar

New 7 Divisions and Their Districts

New Division	Districts
Jaipur	Jaipur, Dausa, Alwar, Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Kotputli-Behror, Khetri-Tijara
Jodhpur	Jodhpur, Pali, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Jalore, Sirohi, Phalodi, Balotra
Bikaner	Bikaner, Sri Ganganagar, Churu, Hanumangarh
Ajmer	Ajmer, Nagaur, Tonk, Bhilwara, Didwana-Kuchaman, Beawar
Kota	Kota, Bundi, Baran, Jhalawar
Udaipur	Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Rajsamand, Banswara, Dungarpur, Pratapgarh, Salumbar
Bharatpur	Bharatpur, Dholpur, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur, Deeg

Old 10 Divisions and Their Districts

Old Division	Districts
Jaipur	Jaipur, Jaipur Rural, Dudu, Kotputli-Behror, Dausa, Khetri-Tijara, Alwar
Jodhpur	Jodhpur, Jodhpur Rural, Phalodi, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Balotra
Ajmer	Ajmer, Beawar, Kekri, Tonk, Nagaur, Didwana-Kuchaman, Shahpura
Bikaner	Bikaner, Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Anupgarh
Udaipur	Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Bhilwara, Rajsamand, Salumbar
Bharatpur	Bharatpur, Dholpur, Karauli, Gangapur City, Deeg, Sawai Madhopur
Kota	Kota, Bundi, Baran, Jhalawar
Sikar	Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Neem Ka Thana, Churu
Pali	Pali, Jalore, Sanchore, Sirohi
Banswara	Banswara, Dungarpur, Pratapgarh

Conclusion

The restructuring of Rajasthan’s divisions aims to improve administrative efficiency. The change aims for better resource allocation and public services in the state.