Districts and Divisions in Rajasthan– Under the leadership of Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, the BJP government decided to annul 12 new districts and 3 new divisions created during the Congress rule. This decision was taken in the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, due to which Rajasthan now has a total of 41 districts and 7 divisions. After this announcement, a debate has started about politics and administration, where BJP and Congress are blaming each other.
How Were the New Districts and Divisions Created Earlier?
In August 2023, the Ashok Gehlot-led Congress government established 17 new districts and 3 new divisions based on the recommendations of the Ram Lubhaya Committee. This increased the total number of districts in Rajasthan to 50. Major urban districts like Jaipur and Jodhpur were divided into two separate districts each. Later, in October 2023, just a day before the election code of conduct was implemented, Congress announced 3 more districts—Malpura, Sujangarh, and Kuchaman—but they could not be notified due to the timing of the code’s implementation.
Congress’s claim
Congress said that by creating new districts:
- Improvement in government services: People will get government services faster in smaller districts.
- Law and order will improve: It will be easier to handle law and order in smaller districts.
- Committee’s recommendations: Ram Lubhaya Committee justified the need for new districts.
Which Districts and Divisions Were Removed by the BJP Government?
The BJP government decided to annul the following districts:
- Anupgarh
- Dudu
- Gangapur City
- Jaipur Rural
- Jodhpur Rural
- Kekri
- Neem Ka Thana
- Sanchore
- Shahpura
The three annulled divisions are:
- Pali
- Banswara
- Sikar
However, these districts were retained by the BJP government:
- Balotra
- Beawar
- Deeg
- Didwana-Kuchaman
- Kotputli-Behror
- Khairthal-Tijara
- Phalodi
- Salumber
Now, Rajasthan has 41 districts and 7 divisions.
Districts and Divisions Added by Congress Government in 2023
| New Districts Added by Congress | New Divisions Added by Congress |
| Balotra | Pali |
| Beawar | Banswara |
| Deeg | Sikar |
| Didwana-Kuchaman | |
| Kotputli-Behror | |
| Khairthal-Tijara | |
| Phalodi | |
| Salumber | |
| Jaipur Rural | |
| Jodhpur Rural | |
| Kekri | |
| Neem Ka Thana | |
| Sanchore | |
| Shahpura | |
| Gangapur City | |
| Anupgarh | |
| Dudu |
Districts and Divisions Removed by BJP Government
| Districts Removed by BJP | Divisions Removed by BJP |
| Jaipur Rural | Pali |
| Jodhpur Rural | Banswara |
| Kekri | Sikar |
| Neem Ka Thana | |
| Sanchore | |
| Shahpura | |
| Gangapur City | |
| Anupgarh | |
| Dudu |
What the BJP government say?
The BJP called the Congress’ decision to create new districts a result of haste and poor planning. They gave some reasons for this:
- Financial Problems: There was a lack of funds and administrative facilities required for the new districts.
- Poor Preparation: In many new districts, even the offices of the collector and SP were not created.
- Committee Report: The BJP formed a new committee to review the decision, which concluded that the creation of new districts was not immediately necessary.
Ashok Gehlot’s statement on social media
Ashok Gehlot said on social media, “Creating new districts was a well-thought-out decision taken in the interest of the public. The BJP has canceled it completely out of political vengeance.”
हमारी सरकार द्वारा बनाए गए नए जिलों में से 9 जिलों को निरस्त करने का भाजपा सरकार का निर्णय अविवेकशीलता एवं केवल राजनीतिक प्रतिशोध का उदाहरण है।
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) December 28, 2024
हमारी सरकार के दौरान जिलों का पुनर्गठन करने के लिए वरिष्ठ प्रशासनिक अधिकारी रामलुभाया की अध्यक्षता में 21 मार्च 2022 को समिति बनाई गई…
Effects of this decision
Administrative issues: Administrative reorganization will have to be done to remove the districts, which will take time and resources.
Public discontent: People of the districts that were canceled may be angry with this decision.
Political tension: This issue may further increase tension between the BJP and the Congress.
Current Districts and Divisions in Rajasthan (2024)
Divisions in Rajasthan
| Division Name | Headquarters |
| Ajmer | Ajmer |
| Bharatpur | Bharatpur |
| Bikaner | Bikaner |
| Jaipur | Jaipur |
| Jodhpur | Jodhpur |
| Kota | Kota |
| Udaipur | Udaipur |
Districts and Divisions in Rajasthan
| District Name | Division |
| Ajmer | Ajmer |
| Alwar | Jaipur |
| Banswara | Udaipur |
| Baran | Kota |
| Barmer | Jodhpur |
| Bharatpur | Bharatpur |
| Bhilwara | Ajmer |
| Bikaner | Bikaner |
| Bundi | Kota |
| Chittorgarh | Udaipur |
| Churu | Bikaner |
| Dausa | Jaipur |
| Dholpur | Bharatpur |
| Dungarpur | Udaipur |
| Ganganagar | Bikaner |
| Hanumangarh | Bikaner |
| Jaipur | Jaipur |
| Jaisalmer | Jodhpur |
| Jalore | Jodhpur |
| Jhalawar | Kota |
| Jhunjhunu | Jaipur |
| Jodhpur | Jodhpur |
| Karauli | Bharatpur |
| Kota | Kota |
| Nagaur | Jodhpur |
| Pali | Jodhpur |
| Pratapgarh | Udaipur |
| Rajsamand | Udaipur |
| Sawai Madhopur | Bharatpur |
| Sikar | Jaipur |
| Sirohi | Jodhpur |
| Tonk | Ajmer |
| Udaipur | Udaipur |
| Balotra | Jodhpur |
| Beawar | Ajmer |
| Deeg | Bharatpur |
| Didwana-Kuchaman | Ajmer |
| Kotputli-Behror | Jaipur |
| Khairthal-Tijara | Jaipur |
| Phalodi | Jodhpur |
| Salumber | Udaipur |
Currently, Rajasthan has 41 districts and 7 divisions after the BJP government annulled 12 districts and 3 divisions created by the Congress government.
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FAQs
The BJP government removed Anupgarh, Dudu, Gangapur City, Jaipur Rural, Jodhpur Rural, Kekri, Neem Ka Thana, Sanchore and Shahpura districts.
The BJP said the creation of new districts was financially and administratively impractical and unnecessary.
The Congress government called new districts necessary to improve government services, strengthen law and order and decentralization.
The Ram Lubhaya Committee had recommended the creation of new districts and divisions during the Congress rule.
41 districts and 7 divisions.
17 new districts and 3 new divisions were created by the Congress government in August 2023 and later 3 more districts were announced in October 2023.