The district of Rajkot lies in the Saurashtra peninsular region in the State of Gujarat. It is the third most advanced district and the fourth most populous district in the State. It is economically well developed along with being an educational and industrial hub. It also has the fourth Stock Exchange which is linked with the Bombay, New Delhi and Kolkata Exchanges. Historically the district is important in that Mahatma Gandhi had his home in Rajkot City right from his childhood. The district is full of life and vigour and the people here are very lively with much interest in food, music, dance and culture.
Here are a few more details about the district.
Area - 11,203 sq.km
Population - 38,04,558 as per 2011 Census
Population rank in -
Gujarat - 4th out of 33
India - 68th out of 640
District Headquarters - Rajkot City
Number of Talukas - 11
Talukas -
Paddhari, Lodhika, Dhoraji, Rajkot, Jam Kandorna, Upleta, Jetpur, Kotda Sangani, Jasdan, Vinchhiya and Gondal.
Villages - 611
Languages Spoken - Gujarati, Hindi, English
Geographical Borders -
North - Morbi
South - Amreli, Junagadh
East - Botad, Surendranagar
West - Jamnagar, Porbandar
Primary Crops - Cotton, Oil seeds like Groundnut among others
Water Sources - Rivers Aji, Bhadar, Machhu, Demai and their tributaries. Some other small streams are Phulki, Jhinjhora and Ghodadroi and about 196 Dams
Natural Resources - Minerals like Chalk, Brick Sand, Fireclay, Limestone, Red Clay, Silica Sand, Perlite; Fertile Soil, Water Resources
Economy - Agriculture, Textiles and Apparels, Paper Mills, Milk production, Pharmaceutical companies, Infrastructure, Handicrafts, Spices, Gems and Jewellery, Engineering, Auto ancillary industries, Ginning and Pressing, Crockery and Ceramics, Wall Clocks
Unique Features as per Economy -
Largest producer of Cotton in the State
Second largest producer of Oilseeds, majorly Groundnut
Second Largest producer of Spices like Cumin, Garlic etc
Distance from -
Jamnagar - 92 kms
Ahmedabad - 225 kms
Vadodara - 294 kms
Surat - 461 kms
Mumbai - 726 kms
How to reach :-
Via Airports -
The district has a domestic airport at Rajkot city, which operates domestic flights to major cities of the State and the Country such as Vadodara, Bhuj, Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Jamnagar
Via Railways -
The city of Rajkot and most of its nearby municipal cities are connected to the rest of the country via the broad gauge Western Railway network of the Indian Railways.
Via Roadways - The district is connected via GSRTC ( Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation ) runs various buses connecting the district towns, villages and other cities of the state and the country. Many National Highways and State Highways pass through the district.
Unique Local Heritage
The native music genre called Dayro is used to convey ancient folk stories, traditions and sayings.
Kathiyawadi folk music
Famous Tourist Attractions include
Watson Museum
Shri Ramakrishna Ashram
Kaba Gandhi no Delo
Ishwariya Park
Ghela Somnath Temple
The International Kite Festival
Pradyuman Park
Rotary dolls Museum
Hingolgadh Nature Education Sanctuary
Emergency Contact Information -
District Collector,
Collector office,
Jilla Seva Sadan,
Opposite Jam Tower,
Rajkot
Gujarat 360001
Email Address -
Website - www.rajkot.gujarat.gov.in
District Helpline Call : +91 281 1077
Commissioner of Rescue & Relief Call : 1070
Health: Ambulance GVK : 108
Fire : 101
Police : 100
Images - wikipedia and www.revenuedepartment.gov.in
