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Alwar district, Administrative district in Jaipur division, India

Alwar district spans across 8,337 square kilometers of varied terrain, including hills, forests, and agricultural lands in northern Rajasthan.

The district originated from the Matsya Kingdom, one of the 16 ancient Mahājanapadas, and later transformed into a princely state in 1770.

The district maintains traditional crafts such as block printing, pottery, and weaving, while celebrating festivals like Teej and Makar Sankranti.

The district connects to major cities through National Highway NH8 and regular train services from Alwar city railway station.

The Fairy Queen, recognized as the oldest functioning locomotive from 1855, operates between Delhi and Alwar district.

Location: Jaipur division

Capital city: Alwar

Shares border with: Rewari district, Kotputli-Behror district

Website: http://alwar.nic.in

GPS coordinates: 27.57000,76.60000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:53

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