Overview
Salumbar district is an administrative district in the southern part of the Indian state of Rajasthan. It was created as part of a reorganisation of districts in Rajasthan, with the town of Salumbar serving as its headquarters. The district lies in the Mewar region and is largely characterised by hilly terrain, tribal demography, and an agrarian economy.
Key facts
| Name | Salumbar district |
|---|---|
| State | Rajasthan |
| Country | India |
| Region | Mewar, southern Rajasthan |
| Headquarters | Salumbar |
| Parent district | Udaipur district |
Background
Salumbar town has a long historical association with the erstwhile princely state of Mewar. The Chundawat clan of Sisodia Rajputs, who held Salumbar as a major thikana (estate) under the Maharanas of Mewar, made the town a notable seat of feudal authority. The fort and havelis at Salumbar reflect this heritage.
Until the recent reorganisation, the area now constituting Salumbar district formed part of Udaipur district. The carving out of Salumbar as a separate district was intended to bring administration closer to the predominantly tribal population of the eastern parts of the former Udaipur district.
Geography
The district lies in the Aravalli foothills, with undulating terrain, forested patches and seasonal rivers. The Jaisamand area, including the Jaisamand Lake, one of the largest artificial lakes in India, lies in or near the district's vicinity. Agriculture, mainly maize, wheat and pulses, dominates land use, supplemented by minor forest produce and stone quarrying.
Demography and society
The region has a substantial tribal population, particularly the Bhil and Meena communities, alongside Rajputs, Brahmins, and other groups. Hindi and the local Mewari and Wagdi dialects are widely spoken.
Administration
The district is headed by a District Collector and Magistrate, supported by a Superintendent of Police for law and order. It is divided into tehsils and subdivisions formed from the eastern tehsils of the former Udaipur district, including Salumbar itself.
Economy
The economy is primarily rural and agrarian. Animal husbandry, forest-based livelihoods, and small-scale mining of stone and minerals supplement farming. Tourism related to the Jaisamand Lake and historical sites in and around Salumbar contributes locally.
Significance
The creation of Salumbar district is part of a wider effort by the Government of Rajasthan to improve administrative reach in tribal-majority areas of southern Rajasthan. A separate district headquarters reduces travel for residents seeking revenue, police, and welfare services that were earlier concentrated at Udaipur.
Related topics
References
- Wikidata entity: Q122971173
- Government of Rajasthan notifications on the reorganisation of districts.