Rajasthan Geography: Location and Extent
1. Fundamental Geography Parameters
- Location: Measured via Latitudes and Longitudes.
- Extent: Measured via Area, Shape, and Boundaries.
- Boundary Type: Completely landlocked. Forms zero coastal/water boundaries. Forms only terrestrial borders (International and Interstate).
2. Geographical Positioning (5 Perspectives)
- Latitude: Northern Hemisphere.
- Longitude: Eastern Hemisphere.
- Globe/Earth: North-East quadrant.
- India: North-West region.
- Asia: South-West region (Categorized under South Asia if only primary directions are used).
3. Latitudinal Extent and Extreme Points
- Total North-South Length: 826 km.
Southernmost Point
- Latitude: 23° 3' Northern Latitude.
- District: Banswara
- Tehsil: Kushalgarh
- Village: Borkunda
Northernmost Point
- Latitude: 30° 12' Northern Latitude.
- District: Sri Ganganagar
- Tehsil: Ganganagar
- Village: Kona
4. Latitudinal Expansion
- Expansion Value: 7° 9'
- Calculation: 30° 12' N minus 23° 3' N.
- Geographical Fact: 7° 9' represents the distance/gap between the state's extreme limits. It is factually incorrect to append "Northern Latitude" to this value, as 7° 9' N represents a specific coordinate line outside of Indian territory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total latitudinal expansion of Rajasthan?
The total latitudinal expansion of Rajasthan is 7° 9'. It is calculated by subtracting 23° 3' N from 30° 12' N.
What are the northernmost and southernmost villages of Rajasthan?
The northernmost village is Kona (Sri Ganganagar district). The southernmost village is Borkunda (Banswara district).
Where is Rajasthan located relative to India and Asia?
Rajasthan is located in the North-West of India and the South-West of Asia.
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