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Rajkot () is the fourth-largest(Ahmedabad ranks 5th, Surat 8th, Vadodara 9th and Rajkot 34th) city in the Western India state of Gujarat, after Ahmedabad, Surat, and Vadodara. It is in the centre of the Saurashtra region of Gujarat. Rajkot is the 35th-largest metropolitan area in India, with a population of more than 2 million as of 2021. Census of India Retrieved 2015. Rajkot is the 6th cleanestCleanest cities in India city of India, and it is the 22nd fastest-growing city in the world as of March 2021. "City Mayors World's fastest growing urban areas (1)" . Retrieved 31 December 2016 It is located on the banks of the Aji and Nyari rivers. Rajkot was the capital of the Saurashtra State from 15 April 1948 to 31 October 1956, before its merger with Bombay State on 1 November 1956. Rajkot was reincorporated into Gujarat State on 1 May 1960.
Under British rule, Rajkot served as the headquarters of the Kathiawar Agency and later as the capital of the Western India States Agency (WISA). The princely Rajkot State acceded to the Indian Union in 1948, following India’s independence in 1947.
It has had a long history and had a significant influence in the Indian independence movement. Rajkot was home to many personalities like Mahatma Gandhi. Rajkot is in a transition period of growing cultural, industrial, and economical activities. Rajkot is the 26th largest city in India and the 22nd fastest-growing urban area in the world.
Rajkot was the capital of Saurashtra state from 15 April 1948 to 31 October 1956 before merging in bilingual Bombay State on 1 November 1956. Rajkot was merged into Gujarat State from bilingual Mumbai state on 1 May 1960. Thakur Saheb Pradyumansinhji died in 1973. His son, Manoharsinhji Pradyumansinhji, has carved out a political career at the provincial level, succeeded him. He served as a Member of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly for several years and as the state Minister for Health and Finance. Monoharsinhji's son, Mandattasinh Jadeja has embarked on a business career.
On 26 January 2001, the 7.7 Gujarat earthquake shook Western India with a maximum Mercalli intensity of X ( Extreme), leaving 13,805–20,023 dead and about 166,800 injured. This earthquake mainly affected the Kutch region of western Gujarat.
Rajkot is situated in the region called Saurashtra in the Gujarat state of India. The significance of Rajkot's location is that it is one of the prime industrial centres of Gujarat. Rajkot has a central location in the area called the Kathiawar peninsula. The city is located within the Rajkot district in Gujarat. Rajkot city is the administrative headquarters of the district of Rajkot. The district is surrounded by Botad District in the east, and Surendranagar in the north, Junagadh and Amreli District in the south, Morbi District in the northwest and Jamnagar in the west and Porbandar in the southwest.
One of the most important weather phenomena that is associated with the city of Rajkot is the cyclone. The cyclones generally occur in the Arabian Sea during the months after the rainy season. The region experiences a lot of rainfall and high-speed winds during the time of the year after the monsoon season as well as the months of May and June. However, June experiences lesser amount of rainfall and winds than the post-monsoon time. Thunderstorms are another important part of the Rajkot weather in the months of June and July. During summer time, the temperature ranges between . In the months of winter, Rajkot temperature varies between but on a whole winters are pleasant. Rajkot has been ranked 14th best “National Clean Air City” (under Category 1 >10L Population cities) in India according to 'Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2024 Results'
Hinduism was the main religion, practiced by 89.90% of the population. Gujarati Muslims was the second-largest religion (7.68%). Jains were 1.90%.
At the time of the 2011 census, 94.60% of the population spoke Gujarati and 2.71% Hindi as their first language.
Rajkot is multicultural. One can find many languages, like Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu, English, Sindhi, Bengali, Tamil, Malayalam and Marathi. However, only Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu, and English are well understood. Rajkot is the part of Kathiawar. Because of this, people of Rajkot are also known as Kathiyawadi.
Rajkot is frequently referred to as Rangilu Rajkot (રંગીલુ રાજકોટ), meaning "Colourful Rajkot". Rajkot is also called as "Chitranagri" (City of Paintings).
The Rotary Dolls Museum has a collection of more than 1,400 dolls from all over the world. Rotary Dolls Museum, Rajkot , 21 May 2008 This museum is being managed by Rotary Club of Rajkot Midtown along with Rajkot Nagrik Sahakari Bank. The Museum has earned a place in Limca Book of Records for its unique collection of dolls.
The Trimandir, a non-sectarian temple founded by Dada Bhagwan, is located at a short distance from the city.
There are about 500 foundry units in Rajkot. The cluster came up mainly to cater to the casting requirements of the local diesel engine industry. The geographical spread of the cluster includes Aji Vasahat, Gondal Road, Bhavanagar Road areas, Shapar, Veraval and Metoda. The majority of foundry units in Rajkot produce grey iron castings for the domestic market. About 2% of the foundry units export castings such as electric motor castings and automobile castings.
Rajkot also houses Western Region Pipelines Headquarter of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) near Gauridad village. Also natural gas industries like GSPL and GSPC are also present. A petroleum depot of IOCL is also present.
In the near future, the government of Gujarat will allocate large land areas for the development of Special Economic Zone REA SEZ . Retrieved 13 January 2008 which will be split into three areas and will include industries such as software and automobiles. As per recent market reviews, Rajkot is becoming Asia's biggest automobile zone.
The Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) has secured the third rank in the Indian Smart Cities Awards Content (ISAC) 2022 for its project of rejuvenating Atal Sarovar in area specific development component of Smart City initiative. Rajkot’s smart city plan involves a new water management system.
The city civic body has started a 24x7 call centre, the first of its kind in Gujarat and the second in the country to take care of all complaints relating to civic management. Citizens can now get all their complaints registered with the Rajkot Municipal Corporation by dialling a single number with an assurance that the problem would be addressed within 72 hours. Civic Call centre . Retrieved 28 January 2008
The Rajkot City Police are responsible for law enforcement and public safety in Rajkot, India. They are a subdivision of the state police force of Gujarat and are headed by a commissioner. The Rajkot police force is responsible for the protection and safety of Rajkot citizens.
Rajkot Municipal Corporation has restored city bus services with Public Private Partnership in 2007. RMC and a private company is providing around 80 CNG buses under 15 to 20 routes in city and suburbs.
Rajkot BRTS Rajkot BRTS was launched on 1 October 2012.Rajkot BRTS This Bus rapid transit System (BRTS) currently has a 10.5-km long Blue corridor with 19 stations and a fleet of multiple electric AC buses are serving this route. The corridor is located in the west part of the city through the 150 Ft Ring road connecting Madhapar chokdi on the Jamnagar road to Gondal chokdi on the Gondal road. and the Corridor]] The fully completed project in future will have two more corridors – Green and Red from Arvind Maniyar Nagar to Saurashtra University and Greenland Chowk to Saurashtra University respectively involving 157 buses in three colours. Rajkot thus becomes the second city in Gujarat to have BRTS after Ahmedabad. After the operational success of BRT system in Ahmedabad and Rajkot, Surat too inaugurated it's BRTS in 2013.
Rajkot Metro
GMRC, a joint venture company between the Government of India and Government of Gujarat has submitted a detailed project report (DPR) for the Rajkot Metro to the Union Government. Rajkot Metro will be 38 km long and will have two lines, predominantly elevated with some underground stations. The total estimated cost of this project is Rs 10,000 crore. Similar DPR is also submitted for the Vadodara Metro. Currently GMRC operates the Ahmedabad Metro and will inaugurate Surat Metro in 2027.
The older Rajkot Airport remains open for general aviation, including charter flights. All commercial operations were shifted to the Rajkot International Airport on 10 September 2023.
Rajkot is famous for providing education to Mahatma Gandhi, at the Alfred High School. A number of schools in the city are run by Rajkot Municipal Corporation. They include 20 schools and learning centres, RMC School Board RTI . Retrieved 13 January 2008 which consist of 3 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 4 junior high schools, 4 senior high schools, 1 education centre, and 1 special school. RMC Highschools . Retrieved 13 January 2008 Rajkot is home to Rajkumar College, Rajkot, also known as RKC. RKC is the oldest of the Chiefs' schools of India similar to Mayo College at Ajmer and Daly College at Indore.
Rajkot also has the Union Government HRD Ministry run Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya. It was started at the Juni Khadki school premise of Sir Lakhajiraj High School and later moved to its own building on the Jamnagar Road. It is a CBSE Board affiliated, residential school for girls and boys, providing education to those selected at the Class VI level all India entrance test.
The city is home to Saurashtra University, several colleges, and other institutions of higher education, both public and private. Rajkot has three private universities, RK University, Atmiya University and Marwadi University. The city has 12 engineering colleges. It has a Performing Arts College (Vocal, Classical dance, Tabla vadan etc.) opposite Hemu Gadhavi. The Saurashtra University is the city's public university. It is spread across approximately of green land with 28 post-graduation departments. About Saurashtra University . Retrieved 13 January 2008
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Medical College is government medical college in Rajkot. It was established in 1995 and offers MBBS, MD and MS courses. AIIMS Rajkot, an AIIMS institute has started its medical college with its inaugural batch of MBBS Students in December 2020.
Civil Hospital, Rajkot (also known as Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Civil Hospital) is the largest government hospital in the city. It is located on Jamnagar Road at Hospital Chowk and provides affordable treatment to a large section of the population. The hospital is affiliated with Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Government Medical College, Rajkot, which was established in 1995 and admits around 150 MBBS students annually.
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rajkot (AIIMS Rajkot) is a centrally funded public medical institution established in 2020, located at Khanderi, Para Pipaliya, on the outskirts of Rajkot. It provides tertiary healthcare services and offers undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, along with research facilities.
Sterling Hospital, Rajkot is a private multi-specialty hospital with 208 beds and one of the region’s largest critical-care infrastructures. It is part of Sterling Hospitals chain and NABH-accredited.
Wockhardt Hospital, Rajkot is a private multi-specialty hospital founded in 2006, offering services in cardiology, orthopedics, neurology, gastroenterology, urology, and more. It operates under the Wockhardt Hospitals chain and holds NABH/NABL accreditation.
Synergy Superspeciality Hospital, Rajkot is a private multi-specialty hospital with NABH accreditation, offering services in cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, oncology, gastroenterology, critical care, and more.
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