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'''Galiyakot''' is a [[Census town#India|town]] in [[Dungarpur District]] of [[Rajasthan]], [[India]].<ref name="Census-2011">{{Cite web|author=Census Commission of India|title=Galiyakot Population Census 2011 |publisher=Census 2011 |url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/98173-galiakot-rajasthan.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150417013924/http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/98173-galiakot-rajasthan.html |archive-date=17 April 2015 |url-status=live}}</ref> It is situated about 56 km from [[Dungarpur|Dungarpur city]] and 168 km from the Rajasthan city of [[Udaipur, Rajasthan|Udaipur]]. It was controlled by the Parmar dynasty around Vikram Samvat 1000. In Vikram Samvat 1342, Rao Dedu (Devpal), Raja of the Sisodiya dynasty, subdued Galiyakot. The predecessors of Dungarpur controlled Galiyakot for many years before settling in Dungarpur. It is part of a Dawoodi Bohra pilgrimage site and contains many Hindu temples, including the Shitla Mata Mandir and the tomb of Babji Moula Syedi Fakhruddin.
'''Galiyakot''' is a [[Census town#India|census town]] in [[Dungarpur District]] of [[Rajasthan]], India.<ref name="Census-2011">{{Cite web|author=Census Commission of India|title=Galiakot Population Census 2011 |publisher=Census 2011 |url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/98173-galiakot-rajasthan.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150417013924/http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/98173-galiakot-rajasthan.html |archive-date=17 April 2015 |url-status=live}}</ref> It is situated about 168&nbsp;km southeast of the Rajasthan city of [[Udaipur, Rajasthan|Udaipur]] and is a Dawoodi Bohra pilgrimage site.  The town is famous for the tomb of Babjee Moula [[Syedi Fakhruddin]] who lived there in the 11th century.  Many [[Dawoodi Bohra]] [[Islam|Muslims]] visit the tomb each year to pay homage.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Galiakot is located at {{coord|23.536|N|74.009|E|}}. It has an average elevation of 145&nbsp;metres (475&nbsp;feet).
Galiakot is located at {{coord|23.536|N|74.009|E|}}. It has an average elevation of 145 metres (475 feet).


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]], Galiakot had a population of 6,636.<ref name="Census-2001">{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Galiakot has an average literacy rate of 56%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 44%. In Galiakot, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age. This place was also known or famous for Ramkada udhyog.
{{As of|2001}}, the India [[census]] reported that Galiakot had a population of 6,636.<ref name="Census-2001">{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title=Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages, and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher=Census Commission of India}}</ref> Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Galiakot has an average literacy rate of 56%, which is lower than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy stands at 67%, while female literacy is 44%. In Galiakot, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age. The town is also known for Ramkada Udhyog.
 
==Photo gallery==
<gallery perrow=7>
File:Dargah entrance,Galiakot.JPG| Dargah entrance
File:Moulai Fakhruddin.jpg|Dargah Compound
File:Grave Fakhruddin shaheed 1.JPG |Entrance Mausoleum
File:Grave Fakhruddin Shaheed,Galiakot.JPG|Grave Fakhruddin Shaheed 
File:Mosque Fakhri Mazar.JPG| Mosque Fakhri Mazar
File:Main entrance ,Fakhri mazar.JPG |Main entrance, Fakhri mazar 
File:Garden for children, Fakhri mazar.JPG| Garden for children, Fakhri mazar 
File:Resedential complex for visitors Fakhri mazar.JPG|Residential complex for visitors Fakhri mazar
File:Dining hall ,Fakhri Mazar.JPG| Dining hall, Fakhri Mazar
File:Residence Moulai Fakhruddin renovated.JPG |Residence Moulai Fakhruddin renovated
File:Gardens Fakhri Mazar.JPG | Gardens Fakhri Mazar
File:Resedential complex 2.JPG |Residential complex 2
</gallery>


==Notes and references==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 11:58, 24 March 2026

Galiyakot
Wagad
Taherabad
Galiyakot
Galiyakot is located in Rajasthan
Galiyakot
Galiyakot
Location in Rajasthan, India
Galiyakot is located in India
Galiyakot
Galiyakot
Galiyakot (India)
Coordinates: 23°32′10″N 74°00′32″E / 23.536°N 74.009°E / 23.536; 74.009
Country India
StateRajasthan
DistrictDungarpur
Elevation
145 m (476 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total6,636
Languages
 • OfficialHindi, Rajasthani, wagdhi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 codeRJ-IN

Galiyakot is a town in Dungarpur District of Rajasthan, India.[1] It is situated about 56 km from Dungarpur city and 168 km from the Rajasthan city of Udaipur. It was controlled by the Parmar dynasty around Vikram Samvat 1000. In Vikram Samvat 1342, Rao Dedu (Devpal), Raja of the Sisodiya dynasty, subdued Galiyakot. The predecessors of Dungarpur controlled Galiyakot for many years before settling in Dungarpur. It is part of a Dawoodi Bohra pilgrimage site and contains many Hindu temples, including the Shitla Mata Mandir and the tomb of Babji Moula Syedi Fakhruddin.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Galiakot is located at 23°32′10″N 74°00′32″E / 23.536°N 74.009°E / 23.536; 74.009. It has an average elevation of 145 metres (475 feet).

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of 2001, the India census reported that Galiakot had a population of 6,636.[2] Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Galiakot has an average literacy rate of 56%, which is lower than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy stands at 67%, while female literacy is 44%. In Galiakot, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age. The town is also known for Ramkada Udhyog.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Census Commission of India. "Galiyakot Population Census 2011". Census 2011. Archived from the original on 17 April 2015.
  2. "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.

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