Sanchore district | |
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.svg) 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 |
Sanchore district was adistrict of thestate ofRajasthan in westernIndia. Its administrative headquarters was the city ofSanchore. The district came into existence on August 7, 2023 as one of the 19 newdistricts of Rajasthan announced by Chief MinisterAshok Gehlot, by separating fromJalore district.[1] After one year, on Dec 28, 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 andRajput also have significant population in district.[4][5]
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]
At the time of the 2011 census, 56.39% of the population spokeMarwari and 41.74%Rajasthani as their first language. Speakers ofGujarati andSindhi are also present in the district in small numbers.[8]
On 28th 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]
