District Profile · Rajasthan
Chittorgarh
- 1,544,338
- Population
- 972
- Sex Ratio
- 61.71%
- Literacy
- Udaipur
- Region / Division
Home to Chittorgarh Fort, India's largest fort complex and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, scene of three legendary sieges (1303, 1535, 1567-68) and the jauhar of Rani Padmini. Former capital of Mewar before the seat moved to Udaipur; also a cement and zinc-mining belt.