Rajula

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Rajula
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Nickname: 
Rajgadh
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Rajula
Location in Gujarat, India
Coordinates: 21°03′N71°26′E / 21.05°N 71.43°E / 21.05; 71.43
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Gujarat
District Amreli
Area
  Total
2.32 km2 (0.90 sq mi)
Elevation
41 m (135 ft)
Population
 (2024) [1]
  Total
80,393
  Density35,000/km2 (90,000/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)

Rajula is a city and municipality in Amreli district in the Indian state of Gujarat.The city was founded by Darbar Daha Bapu Dhakhada nearly 1759 AD, on the bank of river Dhatarvadi and among the hills called Piliyo and Rajuliyo; the Dhakhdas and other Babariya Kathis captured the surrounding region, which was known as Babariyawad.

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Etymology

Sources claims that Rajula name derives from Princess Rajulakumari, also known as Rajamati, wife of lord Neminath famous tirthkara in Jainism. [2]

Demographics

As of the 2001 Indian census, [3] Rajula had a population of approximately 80,393. Females constituted 49% of the population. Rajula has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%, with male literacy at 72% and female, 55%. In Rajula, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Temples and tourist attractions

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Chachudeshwar temple, Rajula

Kumbhnath Sukhnath temple is situated near Rajula. It is an old temple of Shiva. The shivlinga of Shiva was made by the brothers Bhima and Yudhishthira. Fairs are generally organised on the festivals of Raksha Bandhan and Krishna Janmashtami. The temple is situated at the bank of Ghano river, a tributary of Dhatarwadi river.

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nigh view of rajula city

Other temples include Bhidbhanjan, Ram Mandir, Goverdhannathji Ni Haveli, Samudrimataji Mandir, Sanyas Ashram, Gayatrijinu Mandir, Holia Hanumanji Nu Mandir, Ambama Nu Mandir, and Sankheshwarimataji Mandir.

Dhatarwadi riverside, opposite to the Kumbhnath Temple, is a tourist attraction.

Chachudeshwar Mahadev Temple, about 10 km from the city, is in a coastal area at which the river Dhatarwadi meets the Arabian sea.

Education

The Saraswati group of schools includes Saraswati Vidyalaya, Saraswati Day School, and Saraswati Science School.

Swa. Khodabapa Education Trust and Rajula Sanchalit Sanskruti Vidhyalay and Sanskruti English medium schools are located at Jafrabad Road and have provided education since 2003.

St. Thomas High School is managed by a Christian Catholic group. It is located at Chataddiya Road. Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul is a well-known school and the first private school in the city located at Chataddiya Road, providing education services since 1996.

The city hosts primary schools and bal mandirs.[ definition needed ] Gandhi mandir is managed by Shri Rajula Seva Mandal. The high school is Shree Jivanlal Anandaji Sanghavi & Shree T.J.B.S. Girls' School is located here. Rajula Education Trust's Smt. Hiralaxmi Bhaidas Sanghavi Mahila Arts & Commerce College is also one of the colleges here. Separate schools, colleges and hostels for girls are available along with coeducational schools.

Calorx Public School is managed by Calorx Education and Research Foundation. It is located at Chataddiya Road.

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mohan tower rajula

In the year of 2016, Education Department (Government of Gujarat) and Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) have established GMB Polytechnic, Rajula at Chhatdiya Village (approx. 3 km from Rajula bus stand) to impart technical education of diploma level for the surrounding 100 km.

Transport

The city is well connected with rest of the country by railways, bus transport and sea transport to other major cities of Gujarat such as Rajkot, Jamnagar and Bhavnagar.

In 2023 airport authority of India had announced green field airport at Rajula in list of 11 new airports of gujrat.

Night sleeper coach private buses running from Una or Diu to major cities like Ahmedabad, Baroda, Surat and Mumbai pass through Rajula providing a pleasure journey from Rajula to these cities. Rajula is situated on national highway No. 51. This highway connects Bhavnagar with Veraval.

Economy

The city has substantial rock quarries that export around the country. Its economy mainly depends on industries and agriculture. Crops such as groundnut, cotton, and onion are popular.

Port Pipavav is a busy and growing seaport, with both major cargo operations and a shipyard operated by one of the India's largest shipbuilding and heavy industry companies.

Kovaya village, known for limestone mine reserves, has some of the largest cement manufacturing plants.

Towns and villages in Rajula Taluka of Amreli district (as per Census 2011)

Sr .NoVillagesPopulation
1Agariya Dhudiya2,528
2Agariya Mota1,818
3Agariya Nava1,508
4Amuli332
5Babariyadhar2,569
6Balapar851
7Barbatana2,506
8Barpatoli4,026
9Bhachadar840
10Bhakshi1,446
11Bherai4,185
12 Chanch 5,830
13Charodiya1,288
14Chhapri1,086
15Chhatadiya1,171
16Chotra1,655
17Dantardi2,393
18Devka1,788
19Dharano Nes363
20Dhareshvar2,940
21Dipadiya1,087
22Doliya2,328
23Dungar7,129
24Dungarparda680
25Ganjavadar215
26 Hadmatiya 601
27Hindorna3,117
28 Jholapar 1,036
29Kadiyali2,783
30Katar3,703
31Kathivadar1,623
32Khakhbai3,118
33Khambhaliya1,093
34Khari919
35khera4,191
36Kherali Moti1,480
37Kherali Nani1,040
38Kotdi4,923
39 Kovaya 4,061
40 Kumbhariya 1,217
41Kundaliyala2,333
42Majadar611
43 Mandal 3,684
44Mandardi Navi-Juni2,432
45Masundada Nana- Mota778
46Mobhiyana Mota279
47Mobhiyana Nana280
48Morangi3,496
49 Navagam 476
50Nesdi No -1365
51Ningala No-11,000
52Patva2,013
53 Pipavav 1,858
54Rabhda1,266
55Rajparda1,179
56Rampara No-1342
57Rampara No-23,559
58Ringaniyala Mota1,268
59Ringaniyala Nana59
60Sajanavav1,181
61Samadhiyala No-12,427
62Uchaiya914
63Untiya955
64 Vad 1,025
65 Vadli 2,405
66 Vavdi 1,672
67Vavera3,644
68Victar2,040
69Visaliya2,958
70Zampodar645
71Zanzarda1,215
72Zinzka1,378

References

  1. "Census of India Search details". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
  2. Pūrṇacandravijaya, Muni (c. 1990s). Bhagwan Neminath. Mahavir Seva Trust. OCLC   55680128.
  3. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.