Sanchore district

This article is about the district. For its eponymous headquarters, see Sanchore.

Sanchore district
District of Rajasthan
Sundha Mata Temple
Location of Jalore district in Rajasthan
Country	India
State	Rajasthan
Division	Pali
Established	7 August 2023
Headquarters	Sanchore
Area
• Total	2,996 km2 (1,157 sq mi)
Population  (2011)
• Total	845,430
• Density	280/km2 (730/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+05:30 (IST)
PIN	343041
Vehicle registration	RJ-46
Website	sanchore.rajasthan.gov.in

Sanchore district was a district of the state of Rajasthan in western India. Its administrative headquarters was the city of Sanchore. The district came into existence on 7 August 2023 as one of the 19 new districts of Rajasthan announced by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, by separating from Jalore district. ^[1] After one year, on 28 Dec 2024 new Rajasthan cabinet decided to remove Sanchore as district and a notification was issued on the next day for the same. ^{[2] [3]} Meghwal is larger and dominant ethnic group of district. Bishnoi, Anjana and Rajput also have significant population in district. ^{[4] [5]}

• Sanchore is a town in the Thar Desert region of Rajasthan.^{[ citation needed ]}
• It is known for its rich cultural heritage, historical significance and vibrant local community.^{[ citation needed ]}

Demographics

Religions in Sanchore district (2011) [6]
Religion			Percent
Hinduism			94.50%
Islam			4.74%
Jainism			0.65%
Other or not stated			0.11%

At the time of the 2011 census, the area that would become Sanchore district had a population of 845,430. Sanchore district had 438,753 males and 406,677 females for a sex ratio of 927 females per 1000 males. 32,875 (3.89%) lived in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 158,826 (18.79%) and 69,492 (8.22%) respectively. ^[7]

Languages of Sanchore district (2011) ^[8]

1. Marwari (56.39%)
2. Rajasthani (41.74%)
3. Others (1.87%)

At the time of the 2011 census, 56.39% of the population spoke Marwari and 41.74% Rajasthani as their first language. Speakers of Gujarati and Sindhi are also present in the district in small numbers. ^[8]

2024 updates

On 28 December 2024, the Cabinet of Rajasthan decided not to retain 9 new districts- Anupgarh, Dudu, Gangapur City, Jaipur Rural, Jodhpur Rural, Kekri, Neem Ka Thana, Sanchore, and Shahpura- along with the 3 newly created divisions--Banswara, Pali, and Sikar. ^{[9] [10]}

References

1. अतिरिक्‍त मुख्‍य सचिव, राजस्व विभाग (5 August 2024). "Notification 9(18)Rev-1/2022-(13)" अधिसूचना 9(18)राज-1/2022-(13). RAJASTHAN GAZETTE Extraordinary (in Hindi) (published 6 August 2024).
2. "राजस्थान में 50 नहीं 41 जिले होंगे, 8 नए जिले ही यथावत रहेंगे". Patrika.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 28 December 2024.
3. प्रमुख शासन सचिव, राजस्व विभाग (29 December 2024). "Notification 9(21)Rev-1/2024-(8)" अधिसूचना 9(21)राज-1/2024-(8). RAJASTHAN GAZETTE Extraordinary (in Hindi) (published 30 December 2024).
4. "जालोर: सांचोर जिले की विधिवत हुई स्थापना,हवन के साथ संत महात्माओं का हुआ संबोधन". Zee News (in Hindi). Retrieved 31 August 2023.
5. "4 उपखंड और 4 तहसील के साथ बना सांचौर जिला:ओएसडी बनेंगे कलेक्टर, एसपी; जल्द खुलेंगे जिला लेवल के सभी ऑफिस". Bhaskar. 4 August 2023.
6. "Table C-01 Population By Religion - Rajasthan". census.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
7. "District Census Handbook 2011 - Jalore" (PDF). Census of India . Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
8. "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Rajasthan". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
9. "गहलोत के बनाए 9 जिले-3 संभाग भजनलाल ने खत्म किए:21 महीने पहले बने थे; सरकार ने कहा- उपयोगिता नहीं थी, कांग्रेस बोली- फिर बनाएंगे". Dainik Bhaskar. 28 December 2024. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
10. "9 new districts cancelled in Rajasthan; Gehlot slams government's confused decision-making | WATCH". English.Mathrubhumi. Mathrubhumi. 28 December 2024. Retrieved 28 December 2024.