It is located in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent and covers an area of about 200,000 square kilometers. The desert is home to over 100 million people, making it one of the most densely populated regions in the world. The population density in the Thar Desert is significantly higher than that of other deserts due to the presence of several large cities, including Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Bikaner. The desert is also home to several smaller towns and villages. The population of the Thar Desert is predominantly rural, with most people engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry.