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{{Infobox settlement
| official_name = Shivrajpur Beach
| settlement_type = Blue Flag Beach
| coordinates = {{coord|22.33|N|68.95|E|display=inline,title}}
| postal_code = 361335
| website = https://www.gujarattourism.com/saurashtra/devbhoomi-dwarka/shivrajpur-beach.html
}}

'''Shivrajpur beach''', near Shivrajpur village, is located in the [[Dwarka]] district of Gujarat, India. The latitude of Shivrajpur beach is 22.3329°N and the longitude is 68.9537° E. The Shivrajpur village was formed by Baroda state during the early 19th century.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kachhigadh Lighthouse - Lighthouses - Indian Logistics Directory - India|url=http://www.indianlogisticsinfo.com/logistics_directory/seaports/lighthousesprofiles/kachhigadh_lighthouse.html|access-date=2021-02-19|website=www.indianlogisticsinfo.com}}</ref> It was accorded the prestigious ‘[[Blue Flag beach]]’ certification by an international agency Foundation for Environment Education, a Denmark-based voluntary organization in October 2020. It is a white sand beach with azure clear water.<ref>{{Cite web|date=October 12, 2020|first=Kuldeep|last=Tiwari|title=Gujarat's Shivrajpur beach gets Blue Flag certification|url=https://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/ahmedabad/others/gujarats-shivrajpur-beach-gets-blue-flag-certification/articleshow/78611344.cms|access-date=2021-02-19|website=Ahmedabad Mirror|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=December 29, 2020|title=Blue flag flutters high in Shivrajpur beach|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/rajkot/blue-flag-flutters-high-in-shivrajpur-beach/articleshow/79999030.cms|access-date=2021-02-19|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

There are 33 stringent criteria<ref>{{Cite web|title=Checklist of 33 criteria – Blue Flag India|url=http://blueflagindia.org/checklist-of-33-criteria/|access-date=2021-02-19|language=en}}</ref> to be met to receive ‘Blue Flag’ certification including seawater quality and conservation and the safety of tourists along with other criteria that need to be consistently met. The beach runs on solar power and is disabled-friendly.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Criteria|url=https://www.blueflag.global/criteria|access-date=2021-02-19|website=Blue Flag|language=en-US}}</ref>

The water is shallow and is a suitable beach for swimming. The beach is accessible through air, train and by road.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shivrajpur in Gujarat, Golden in Odisha: 8 Indian beaches recommended for 'Blue Flag' eco-label|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/shivrajpur-in-gujarat-golden-in-odisha-8-indian-beaches-recommended-for-blue-flag-eco-label|access-date=2021-02-19|website=Free Press Journal|language=en}}</ref> The beach timings are from 8 am to 7 pm, has a nominal entry fee and the best time to visit the beach is from October to April.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Dave|first=Harita|date=2021-02-16|title=Shivrajpur Beach: Directions, Timings, Activities and everything you need to know|url=https://ashaval.com/ahmedabad-to-shivrajpur-beach-0230309/|access-date=2021-02-19|website=Ashaval.com|language=en-US}}</ref>

There is a lighthouse near the beach named Kacchigadh Lighthouse. It is believed that the ruler of Kachchh Maharao Deshalji, constructed a small fort with an 11-meter high black masonry unlit beacon. The purpose of the fort was to provide safety and shelter to the Kachchhi vessels. Here, facilities like emergency repairs of boats, ration and drinking water were also provided. A battery-operated flashing light was placed at the top of the cabin in 1977 which was the first light in the region. The earthquake on January 26, 2001, left the lighthouse damaged but it was restored immediately.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shivrajpur Beach & Lighthouse, Dwarka - Timings, Water sports, Best time to visit|url=https://www.trawell.in/gujarat/dwarka/shivrajpur-beach-lighthouse|access-date=2021-02-19|website=Trawell.in}}</ref>

== Tourism ==
Tourism at the beach is gradually picking up. After the declaration of '''‘Blue Flag’ beach''', the [[Government of Gujarat]] has decided to spend money behind its beautification and to develop it as one of the major tourist destinations of international standard.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Guj govt to spend Rs 100 cr to develop Shivrajpur beach|url=https://www.republicworld.com/india-news/city-news/guj-govt-to-spend-rs-100-cr-to-develop-shivrajpur-beach.html|access-date=2021-02-19|website=Republic World|language=en}}</ref> The government will spend '''Rs 100 crore''' (approx 13 million [[US dollar]]) to develop Shivrajpur beach in two phases.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Guj govt to spend Rs 100 cr to develop Shivrajpur beach|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/guj-govt-to-spend-rs-100-cr-to-develop-shivrajpur-beach/2014250|access-date=2021-02-19|website=www.outlookindia.com/}}</ref>

Gujarat Chief Minister [[Vijay Rupani]] laid the foundation stone and the groundbreaking ceremony for tourist-centric projects was held in January 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=January 20, 2021|title=Gujarat: Shivrajpur beach beautification project to be flagged off today|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/rajkot/shivrajpur-beach-beautification-project-to-be-flagged-off-today/articleshow/80352698.cms|access-date=2021-02-19|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

In the first phase, a bicycle track, pathway, parking area, drinking water facility, toilet blocks, arrival plaza and tourist facility centre will be developed at the cost of Rs 20 crore. Under phase-2, further facilities will be added to make it an international level beach. Vijay Rupani was quoted saying, ‘Shivrajpur beach will have better facilities than Goa’.<ref>{{Cite web|date=January 18, 2021|first=Himanshu|last=Kaushik|title=Gujarat: Bhoomipujan ceremony of tourist amenities to be developed at Shivrajpur Beach on Wednesday|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/gujarat-bhoomipujan-ceremony-of-tourist-amenities-to-be-developed-at-shivrajpur-beach-on-wednesday/articleshow/80333340.cms|access-date=2021-02-19|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Guj govt to spend Rs 100 cr to develop Shivrajpur beach|url=https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/national/2021/01/20/bes21-gj-beach-project.html|access-date=2021-02-19|website=The Week|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Gujarat govt to spend INR 100 cr to develop Shivrajpur beach|url=https://travel.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/destination/states/gujarat-govt-to-spend-inr-100-cr-to-develop-shivrajpur-beach/80379340|access-date=2021-02-19|website=ETTravelWorld.com|language=en}}</ref>

== Language ==
Gujarati language is the most spoken language at Shivrajpur beach and nearby.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shivrajpur Beach|url=https://www.gujarattourism.com/saurashtra/devbhoomi-dwarka/shivrajpur-beach.html|access-date=2021-02-19|website=gujrattourism|language=en}}</ref>

== Activities at Shivrajpur beach ==
The activities carried out at the beach include Scuba Diving, Snorkelling, Boating and Island tour. There are several places you can visit near Shivrajpur beach: [[Dwarkadhish Temple]], [[Bet Dwarka]], Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Rukmini Devi temple and Sunset point Dwarka.<ref name=":0" />

== References ==
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[[Category:Beaches of Gujarat]]
[[Category:Devbhoomi Dwarka district]]

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