Chittorgarh district is situated at southern part of Rajasthan. Chittorgarh map will basically give you information regarding hotels, hospitals, education, major roads, other roads, fort area, railway line, religious place, etc. While going through the Chittorgarh map you will notice that it is located between 23^o 32’ north latitudes and between 74^o 12’ and 75^o 49’ east longitudes with 10,856 square km area of land in state of Rajasthan. The Aravali hills are scattered throughout the region of Chittorgarh district. Chittorgarh has four major rivers, namely Banas, Chambal, Jakaharn and Bedach with tributaries such as Gunjali, Gambhiri and Barhmani.

Chittorgarh Map and General Information about City :

Chittorgarh has a good network of roads and highways which connects it to all parts of India. It has a good bus service available for major cities of India such as Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Bundi, Ajmer, Kota, Udaipur and other cities. The bus stand is centrally located and is at a distance of 2 km from railway station. Many private bus companies are also operating at Chittorgarh which provide services to all major cities. Chittorgarh map also illustrates a good network of railway. Chittorgarh railway station has links with Ajmer, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Kota and Udaipur.

You can also visit Chittorgarh by air. Dabok Airport situated at Udaipur is the nearest airport at a distance of about 90 km from Chittorgarh. It is linked by daily air service from Munbai, Jaipur, New Delhi, Jodhpur and Ahmedabad.

Distance from Major cities denoted in Chittorgarh Map:

• Delhi- 570 kms
• Jaipur- 309 kms
• Mumbai- 973 kms
• Ahmedabad- 422 kms
• Udaipur- 120 kms
• Bhilwara- 58 kms

Climate at chittorgarh :

Summer: Max 38.3 degree C Min 28.8 degree C

Winters: Max 28.3 degree C Min 11.6 degree C

Average temperature: Ranges between 22.0 degree C [+/-5’c]

Population and Community: The total population of Chittorgarh is 1,802,656.

Literacy Rate: The overall literacy rate of Chittorgarh district is 54.37%.  In the rural areas literacy rate is 49.11% and in urban areas the literacy rate is 81.01%.

Victory tower at Chittorgarh fort

Chittorgarh is one of the most visited places in Rajasthan and is the ultimate symbol of Rajput pride and gallantry. Chittorgarh is famous for its massive fort which is considered to be India’s largest fort. This fort is 495 feet high and 3 miles long. It is home to the famous Victory Tower Chittorgarh or Vijaystambha.

Victory tower at Chittorgarh fort :

The fort was sacked three times and each time the brave Rajput warriors fought till their death. Rani Padmini and wives of these brave soldiers performed grand jauhar to prevent captivity and humiliation at the hands of their enemies. This fort of Chittorgarh gives us a fine example of courage, nationalism, sacrifice and medieval chivalry.

While getting into the fort you will witness winding road and seven ‘pols’ (fortified gateways). These gates are Padan Pol, Bhairon Pol, Hanuman Pol, Ganesh Pol, Jorla Pol, Lakshman Pol and Ram Pol.

Victory Tower Chittorgarh or Vijaystambha is one of the most notable and visited monuments in Chittorgarh. It is an amazing tower with 37 meters in height and 9 floors. It was built by Rana Kumbha to commemorate his triumph over Mahmud Khilji of Malwa. Victory Tower Chittorgarh was built between the period of 1458 and 1488.

This tower is covered with exquisite sculptures of Hindu gods and goddesses. These sculptures on the walls of Victory Tower Chittorgarh basically depict epic stories from Mahabharata and Ramayana. The narrow stairs in this tower will lead you to the top of the tower from where you can take a nice view of the city of Chittorgarh. The dome of Victory Tower Chittorgarh was damaged by lightning during the last century, it was later Read the rest of this entry »

Chittorgarh is one of most the famous cities of Rajasthan which is located in western India. Situated at the banks of river Berach and Gambhiri, it is also known as the former capital of the Sisodia Rajputs of Mewar. Chittor is of great historical significance, as it boasts of glorious past.

Chittorgarh Rajasthan :

Chittorgarh

Chittorgarh is truly a land of legends, which is home to the largest fort in Asia. This fort is known by the name of Chittorgarh Fort, which was attacked thrice by the invaders. But each time the brave Rajputs fought gallantly and we cannot forget Jauhar committed by the ladies and children to save their honor. This fort of Chittorgarh is the symbol of glorious Rajput tradition.

The brave people of Chittor preferred death instead of surrendering against enemies. This historical land has given birth to great warriors like Maharana Pratap who fought against Mughals until death. It is a fact which cannot be denied that even his enemies respected him for his bravery.

The history of Chittorgarh can be traced back to the Mahabharata. This is the legendary tale of ‘Bhim Lat’, which has been verbally passed from one generation to another since ancient times and has become a popular folklore among the local community. The legend tells us of the ground being stomped by the brave Bhim with mighty force, which lead to the formation of a water body.

Today several tourists from all over the world flock this magnificent city to observe the great Rajput architecture with a mix of Mughal influence on them. Some of the famous places of interest are the Kalika Mata Temple, Vijay Stambh (Victory Tower), Kirti Stambh, Rana Kumbha’s Palace and Rani Padmini’s Palace. Chittorgarh can be reached easily by a bus or a train. The Dabok Airport in Udaipur is the closest airport. It is at the distance of 90 km from Chittor.  Read the rest of this entry »