The book describes the geography, demography, agriculture, industry in the backdrop of rural development in the state of Rajasthan with a special reference to the rural district of Sikar. The main emphasis is on the economic development of the areas. Agricultural productivity, its crop-pattern and land utilisation, rural indebtedness and credit facilities have been carefully examined. The research study is based on field surveys and authentic Government documents. Contents Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Geographical, Demographic and Administrative Set-Up of the Sikar District; Chapter 3: Land Utilisation and Crop Pattern; Chapter 4: Rural Indebtedness and Rural Finance; Chapter 5: Rural Industrialisation; Chapter 5: Rural Industrialisation; Chapter 6: Rural Development Programme; Chapter 7: Suggestions & Conclusions.