District Profile

The Nagaur district is located in the Agro climatic Zone-IIA (Transitional Plain of inland drainage) The Nagaur district is in the center of Rajasthan, its total geographical area is 17718 sq. kilometer, and cultivated area is 1259705 ha. Net irrigated area is 249671 ha. Average annual rainfall of the district is 362 mm. The soil is sandy to sandy loam and source of irrigation is tube well. Major crops in Kharif is Pearl millet (353028 ha), Green gram(381622 ha), Moth bean(121356 ha), Cluster bean (192870 ha), Sesame (11176 ha) etc. In Rabi is Wheat (72300 ha), Mustard (57350 ha), Gram (21440 ha) Cumin (37985 ha) & Isabgol (44950 ha) crops are grown. Major area of the district is rain fed. Animal population the total Cattles – 4.81Laks, Buffaloes – 5.56 Laks, Goat – 14.85Laks, Sheep-5.84Laks in the district.