Once the place was home to Chhatari Rajputs. Historically, it is believed that Chittorgarh was gifted to Bappa Rawal, a rajput ruler as a part of dowry when he married the princess of Solanki in the 8^th century. Bappa Rawal was popularly known as the founder of Sisodia dynasty. Bappa and then his descendants controlled over the place till the 16^th century. An interesting mythological story is also associated with the history of the district. It is believed that Bheem, one of the Pandavas, came to this place and learnt the secrets of immortality. Moreover, as per the local beliefs, Bheem kicked the ground and water came out of the earth at that place. Later, the place became a water reservoir and is presently well known as Bheemlat. In the 15^th century, the place was under the rule of the Maurya Rajputs and served as a capital of Mewar till 1568 AD. Then the Mewars transferred their capital to Udaipur. The famous Chittorgarh fort was constructed by the Maurya rulers in the 7^th century. Though the fort was attacked thrice by different rulers but fortunately it didn’t lose its original beauty.

Geographically, the district has a geographical area of 7,822 sq km and occupies the ranks 16^th in the State and 114^th in India on basis of this size. As per data recorded in the year 2023, there was a total 12.63% forest area of total geographical area. It lies at 24°89'N latitude, 74°63'E longitude and 394 m altitude. The district is divided into two portions. Western portion is much larger than Eastern potion. The Western portion is bounded by Neemuch, Mandsaur, and Ratlam districts of Madhya Pradesh to the East, and the Rajasthan district of Pratapgarh to the South, Udaipur and Rajsamand to the East and Bhilwara to the North. The Eastern portion is bounded by Bhilwara, Bundi, and Kota districts of Rajasthan to the North and Neemuch district of Madhya Pradesh to the South and West. The prominent river that flows through the district is Banas. The climate of the district is extremely hot in the summer and fairly cold in the winters. The actual rainfall in the district was 873.7 mm in the year of 2024-2025.

Administratively, the district is divided into 10 tehsils which are Chittorgarh, Rashmi, Gangrar, Begun, Kapasan, Rawatbhata, Dungla, Bhadesar, Bari Sadri and Nimbahera. Moreover, it has 7 towns and 1,730 villages. The district of Chittaurgarh came into existence in the state of Rajasthan with an allotted district code of 126. Hindi is its administrative language. Chittorgarh is its district Headquarter which is located at a distance of 310 km. from the State Capital.

Demographically, according to 2011 census, the district consists a total number of 3,26,449 households with a total population of 15,44,338 including 7,83,171 are males and 7,61,167 are females that causes it to rank 21^st in the state and 323 in India. The population growth rate during the period 2001 to 2011 was 16.08% with 15.76% were males and 16.42% were females. The density of population of the district is 197 persons per sq km. The sex ratio stands at 972 (females per 1000 males) while the child ratio stands at 912 (females per 1000 males). Furthermore, the district has projected population of 18,83,305 comprising 9,56,427 males and 9,26,878 females for the year 2026. According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5, 2019–21), the district has an estimated sex ratio of 1,037 females and a child sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. As per 2011 census the percentage of major religion practiced by the people of this region is Hindu with 91.51% of the total population. According to 2011 census the principal language in the district is Hindi with 98.40%. In the year 2023 the number of live births in the district was 37,694 out of which 19,767 were males and 17,924 were females. In the same year the number of deaths in the district was 11,493 out of which 6,797 were males and 4,695 were females.

Economically, according to 2011 census, agriculture is the main source of income of the people of the district. Beside it, small scale industries are also available here. It is one of the districts which are receiving Backward Region Grant Fund (BRGF). In the year 2023-2024 the Gross Domestic Product in the district was Rs. 36,25,186 lakh at current price and Rs. 19,71,513 lakh at constant 2011-2012 prices. The Net Domestic Product in the district during the period 2023-2024 was Rs. 32,37,445 lakh at current price and Rs. 17,26,029 lakh at constant 2011-2012 prices. The Per Capita Income or NDDP, At Factor Cost in the district during the period 2023-2024 was Rs. 1,76,246 at current price and Rs. 93,965 at constant 2011-2012 prices.

Educationally, according to 2011 census, the percentage of literate persons is 61.71% with 76.61% are males and 46.53% are females. The total literate population of the district is 8,21,825 including 5,14,851 were males and 3,06,974 were females. In addition, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for the period July 2023-June 2024 estimated literacy rate in the district is 68.74% including 79.40% are males and 59.63% are females (Age 7 Years and Above).

There are a number of Government and Private higher educational institutions, schools and P.G. Colleges in the district. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Mandaphia, situated in Mandaphia town of Chittorgarh district. It provides the good high quality education without any discrimination of socio-economic conditions. It was started on August 22^nd, 1987. It organizes an entrance exam on the district level. It is administrated under the Jaipur region of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti. Computer Science Students are prepared for entry into the National Defense Academy in ‘Sainik School, Chittorgarh’ which was established in 1961. It is administered by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi. NCC (National Cadet Corps) is mandatory here. Mevar University has a campus in Chittorgarh. Mewar University is promoted by the Mewar Education Society (MES). It is administrated by MSE Board of Management, is headed by Chairperson Shri Ashok Kumar Gadiya. It provides various courses in Engineering & Technology, Computer Science and System Studies, Commerce, Science & Technology, Legal Studies, Humanities, Social Science & Fine Arts, Mass & Media Communication, and Mass & Media Communication etc.

The district has several key personalities in politics. One famous person is Shrichand Kriplani. He was born on July 18, 1958 in Chittorgarh. He is a member of the 14^th Lok Sabha of India he belongs to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

During the year 2024 there were 2,41,94,865 domestic tourists and 12,283 foreign tourists who visited these places of the district. These places are Chittaurgarh Fort, Kirti Stambh Tower of Fame, Meera Temple, Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary, Padmini's Palace, RanaKumbha Palace, Gaumukh Reservoir, Fateh Prakash Palace Museum, and Vijaya Stambh Victory Tower which attract tourist from worldwide.