Difference Between New and Old Divisions of Rajasthan
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Outdated administrative structure |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.