Vadodara, also known as Baroda, is the third-largest city in the Indian state of Gujarat. It serves as the administrative headquarters of the Vadodara district and is situated on the banks of the Vishwamitri River, 141 kilometres (88 mi) from the state capital of Gandhinagar. The railway line and National Highway 8, which connect Delhi with Mumbai, pass through Vadodara. The city is named for its abundance of the Banyan (Vad) tree. Vadodara is also locally referred to as the Sanskari Nagari and Kala Nagari of India.
The Mahi is a river in western India. It rises in Madhya Pradesh and, after flowing through the Vagad region of Rajasthan, enters Gujarat and flows into the Arabian Sea. It is one of the relatively few west-flowing rivers in India, alongside the endorheic Luni River, the Sabarmati River, the Tapti River and the Narmada River. Most peninsular rivers in India flow eastward into the Bay of Bengal or northward into the Ganges River.
Dabhoi is a town and a municipality in the Vadodara district in the state of Gujarat, India.
Ode is a small town and a municipality in Anand district in the Indian state of Gujarat.
Manjalpur is a major area in Vadodara city of the Gujarat state in India. The area code is 390011.
Sayaji Baug is a garden located in Vadodara, Gujarat, India. Also known as "Kamati Baug," it was built by H.H. Maharaja Sayaji Rao Gaekwad - a great visionary ruler of Baroda. It is the biggest garden in Western India with the area surrounding more than 100 acres. It has one of the biggest floral clock in World and in India.
It was way back in 1875 when a tract of land on the bank of river Vishwamitri, on the outskirts of the city was chosen by the Maharaja to develop a vast garden and a zoo.
The Vadodara Urban Development Authority is a civilian government body responsible for overseeing and sanctioning construction and infrastructure development across the suburbs of the city of Vadodara, in the state of Gujarat in India. The office of VUDA is at Karelibaug Near L&T Circle(parth), Vadodara. Recently the area of working of VUDA has been limited due to merger of 4 Gram Panchanyats of Vadodara district with the Vadodara Municipal Corporation.
The "Vadodara Mahanagar Seva Sadan" or Vadodara Municipal Corporation or VMC, established in July 1950 under the Bombay Provincial Corporation Act, 1949, is responsible for the civic infrastructure and administration of the city of Vadodara.
Raopura is an area of Vadodara city, Gujarat, India. It is located in the Eastern part of the city.
The EME Temple or "Dakshinamurthy Temple" is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, built in 1966 and run by Indian Army authorities in the city of Vadodara, in the state of Gujarat, Western India. It is unique in its concept and design and its geodesic structure, covered with aluminium sheets, is well regarded by archaeologists. It was built by the Indian Army Corps of EME. This temple is a major attraction for both tourist and devotees and is one of its kind in the world.
Kirti Mandir, or Temple of Fame, is the cenotaph of the Gaekwads, located in the city of Vadodara.
Jambughoda is a Wildlife Sanctuary situated in Jambughoda Tehsil, in the South-Central part of Gujarat, and the Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests' ecoregion in India. It is located 70 km from Vadodara and 20 km from prominent tourist places such as Pawagadh and Champaner.
Dabhoi is one of the 182 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Gujarat state in India. It is part of Vadodara district.
Vadodara City is one of the 182 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Gujarat state in India. It is part of Vadodara district and is reserved for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes. This seat came into existence after 2008 delimitation.
Sayajigunj is one of the 182 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Gujarat state in India. It is part of Vadodara district.
Akota is one of the 182 assembly constituencies of Gujarat. It is located in Vadodara district. This seat came into existence after 2008 delimitation.
Raopura is one of the 182 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Gujarat state in India. It is part of Vadodara district. Rajendra Trivedi A.K.A Rajubhai Vakil was elected the MLA in the 2017 vidhaansabha elections. He is currently the Speaker of Gujarat Legislative Assembly.
Manjalpur is one of the 182 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Gujarat state in India. It is part of Vadodara district and it came into existence after 2008 delimitation.
Karjan is one of the 182 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Gujarat state in India. It is part of Vadodara district.
Tandlaja is urban and village area of Vadodara City, Gujarat, India. it is located on western side of Vadodara. It has some historical places such as an old stepwell built by maharajas. It is fastest growing area of Vadodara.
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