Rajkot

Rajkot રાજકોટ
Metropolitan City
Coordinates:
Country	India
State	Gujarat
District	Rajkot district
Established	1612
Founded by	Thakur Saheb Vibhaji Ajoji Jadeja
Government
• Type	Municipal Corporation
• Body	Rajkot Municipal Corporation
Area
• Total	170.00 km2 (65.64 sq mi)
Elevation	128 m (420 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	1,390,640
• Rank	35th
• Density	8,200/km2 (21,000/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Rajkotian
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	360001
Telephone code	0281
Vehicle registration	GJ-03
Website	www.rmc.gov.in

Rajkot (Template:Lang-gu) is a city in the state of Gujarat, India. It is the fourth-largest city in Gujarat, after Ahmedabad, Surat, and Vadodara. Rajkot is the administrative headquarters of the Rajkot district.

History

Rajkot was founded by Thakur Saheb Vibhaji Ajoji Jadeja in 1612. The city has a rich history and was once the capital of the Saurashtra State before it merged with Bombay State in 1956. Rajkot played a significant role in the Indian independence movement, with notable figures such as Mahatma Gandhi having spent part of their lives here.

Geography

Rajkot is located at . The city is situated on the banks of the Aji River and Nyari River. It has an average elevation of 128 meters above sea level.

Climate

Rajkot has a semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification BSh) with hot, dry summers from mid-March to mid-June, the monsoon season from mid-June to October, and mild winters from November to February.

Demographics

As of the 2011 Census of India, Rajkot had a population of 1,390,640. The literacy rate is 87.80%, with male literacy at 92.17% and female literacy at 83.17%. The city has a diverse population with Gujarati, Sindhi, and Punjabi communities.

Economy

Rajkot is a major industrial hub in Gujarat. The city is known for its jewelry, textile, and automobile industries. Rajkot is also famous for its watch parts and machine tools manufacturing.

Culture

Rajkot has a vibrant cultural scene with numerous festivals celebrated throughout the year. The city is known for its Garba and Dandiya Raas during the Navratri festival. Rajkot also has a rich tradition of folk music and dance.

Education

Rajkot is home to several educational institutions, including Rajkumar College, Saurashtra University, and Marwadi University. The city has numerous schools and colleges offering education in various fields.

Transport

Rajkot is well-connected by road, rail, and air. The Rajkot Airport offers flights to major cities in India. The city is also connected by the Western Railway network.

Notable People

• Mahatma Gandhi - Leader of the Indian independence movement
• Karsan Ghavri - Former Indian cricketer
• Ravindra Jadeja - Indian cricketer

See Also

• Gujarat
• Saurashtra (region)
• Rajkot district