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{{Use Indian English|date=July 2017}}
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'''Porbandar''' {{audio|Porbandar.ogg|pronunciation}} is a city in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Gujarat]], perhaps best known for being the birthplace of [[Mahatma Gandhi]] and [[Sudama]]. It is the administrative center of the [[Porbandar District]] and it was the former capital of the [[Porbandar State|Porbandar princely state]]. As the birthplace of one of the most famous leaders of the world, Porbandar has a significant [[tourism]]-led infrastructure and economy. The area around Mahatma Gandhi's home has been renovated to make a temple of peace.
'''Porbandar''' {{audio|Porbandar.ogg|pronunciation}} is a city in the [[States and territories of India|Indian state]] of [[Gujarat]], perhaps best known for being the birthplace of [[Mahatma Gandhi]] and [[Sudama]]. It is the administrative center of the [[Porbandar District]] and it was the former capital of the [[Porbandar State|Porbandar princely state]].  


Porbandar's beach locally known as 'Chowpati' has a long, sandy expanse along the ocean. Construction activities to provide attractions and manage litter and facilities on Chowpati Beach started in around 2003. It has been furnished with well-arranged seating for tourists and commuters; there is a skating rink for children. The Chowpati ground has been used for the 'Janamastmi Fair', an annual festival. This place is well equipped with a circuit house and a range of hotels nearby for visitors.
Porbandar's beach locally known as 'Chowpati' (heart of Porbandar) has a long, sandy expanse along the ocean. Construction activities to provide attractions and manage litter and facilities on Chowpati Beach started in around 2003. It has been furnished with well-arranged seating for tourists and commuters; there is a skating rink for children. The Chowpati ground has been used for the 'Janamastmi Fair', an annual festival. This place is well equipped with a circuit house and a range of hotels nearby for visitors.


Fisheries give a lot of employment to the city and to neighboring districts. Porbandar is also one of the last coasts remaining where the threatened marine mammal [[dugong]] can be found. Officials are working out for the conservation policies for the mammal.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kaushik|first1=Himanshu|title=Task force on dugong soon|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Task-force-on-dugong-soon/articleshow/21790491.cms|access-date=16 February 2016|website=Times of India}}</ref>
Fisheries give a lot of employment to the city and to neighboring districts. Porbandar is also one of the last coasts remaining where the threatened marine mammal [[dugong]] can be found. Officials are working out for the conservation policies for the mammal.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kaushik|first1=Himanshu|title=Task force on dugong soon|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Task-force-on-dugong-soon/articleshow/21790491.cms|access-date=16 February 2016|website=Times of India|date=13 August 2013 }}</ref>


== Etymology ==
== Etymology ==
As per the reference in Sudama Charitra of Skand Puran of [[Shrimad Bhagvad]], a religious text with plenty of geographical information, the present Porbandar city was names after Goddess Porav, and was located along the river banks of Asmavati.
As per the reference in ''Sudama Charitra'' of ''[[Skanda Purana]]'', a religious text with plenty of geographical information, the present Porbandar city was names after Goddess Porav, and was located along the river banks of Asmavati.


== History ==
== History ==
=== Harappan settlement (1600-1400 BCE) ===
===Late  Harappan settlement (1600-1400 BCE)===
Onshore explorations in and around Porbandar brought to light the remains of a late [[Indus Valley Civilization|Harappan]] settlement dating back to the 16th-14th centuries BCE. There is evidence to suggest that the Harappan legacy of [[Sea|maritime]] activity continued till the late Harappan period on the [[Saurashtra (region)|Saurashtra]] coast. The discovery of ancient jetties along the Porbandar creek signifies the importance of Porbandar as an active center of maritime activities in the past.<ref name="Gaur">{{cite journal|author=A.S Gaur, Sundaresh, A.D. Odedra|title=New light on the maritime archaeology of Porbandar, Saurashtra Coast, Gujarat|journal=Man and Environment |volume=29|issue=1|pages=103–107|year=2004}}</ref>
Onshore explorations in and around Porbandar brought to light the remains of a [[Periodisation of the Indus Valley Civilisation|Late Harappan]] settlement dating back to the 16th-14th centuries BCE. There is evidence to suggest that the Harappan legacy of [[Sea|maritime]] activity continued till the late Harappan period on the [[Saurashtra (region)|Saurashtra]] coast. The discovery of ancient jetties along the Porbandar creek signifies the importance of Porbandar as an active center of maritime activities in the past.<ref name="Gaur">{{cite journal|author=A.S Gaur, Sundaresh, A.D. Odedra|title=New light on the maritime archaeology of Porbandar, Saurashtra Coast, Gujarat|journal=Man and Environment |volume=29|issue=1|pages=103–107|year=2004}}</ref>


Indian theology views Porbandar as the birthplace of Sudama, a friend of [[Krishna]]. For this reason, it is also referred to as Sudaamapuri or Sudamapuri.<ref name="Gaur" />
Indian theology views Porbandar as the birthplace of Sudama, a friend of [[Krishna]]. For this reason, it is also referred to as Sudaamapuri or Sudamapuri.<ref name="Gaur" />
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===After Independence===
===After Independence===
Upon the [[Independence of India]] in 1947, the state acceded to the [[dominion of India]]. It was merged with the '[[United State of Kathiawar]]', effective 15 February 1948 and eventually came to form part of the present-day state of Gujarat. The last King of Porbandar was [[Natwarsinhji Bhavsinhji]] Maharaj.
Upon the [[Independence of India]] in 1947, the state was annexed into the [[dominion of India]]. It was merged with the '[[United State of Kathiawar]]', effective 15 February 1948 and eventually came to form part of the present-day state of Gujarat. The last King of Porbandar was [[Natwarsinhji Bhavsinhji]] Maharaj.


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
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=== Climate ===
=== Climate ===
Like most of Gujarat, Porbandar has a [[semi-arid climate#Hot semi-arid climates|hot semi-arid climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]] ''BSh'') with three distinct seasons: the “cool” from October to March, the “hot” in April, May and early June, and the [[Monsoon of South Asia|monsoonal]] “wet” from mid-June to September.<ref name="Climate-Data.org">{{Cite web|title=Porbandar - Climate graph, Temperature graph, Climate table|url=http://en.climate-data.org/location/2820/|access-date=2015-10-29|publisher=Climate-Data.org}}</ref>
Like most of Gujarat, Porbandar has a [[hot semi-arid climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]] ''BSh'') with three distinct seasons: the “cool” from October to March, the “hot” in April, May and early June, and the [[Monsoon of South Asia|monsoonal]] “wet” from mid-June to September.<ref name="Climate-Data.org">{{cite web|title=Porbandar - Climate graph, Temperature graph, Climate table|url=http://en.climate-data.org/location/2820/|access-date=2015-10-29|publisher=Climate-Data.org}}</ref>


Almost no rain falls outside the monsoon season, except for a very few late-season [[tropical cyclones]].  The most powerful one occurred on 22 October 1975 and produced a storm surge of {{convert|4|m|ft|0|disp=or}}. During the monsoon season, rainfall is exceedingly erratic: Annual rainfall has been as low as {{convert|32.2|mm|in|2|disp=or}} in 1918 and {{convert|34.3|mm|in|2|disp=or}} in 1939, but as high as {{convert|1850.6|mm|in|2|disp=or}} in 1983—when a cyclone caused over {{convert|1100|mm|in|1}} to fall over four days<ref>Francis P. A. and Sulochana Gadgil; [http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download;jsessionid=55D971E5C651CB56E6DBA7D4FA33EDC7?doi=10.1.1.389.5007&rep=rep1&type=pdf ‘Intense Rainfall Events over the West Coast during the Summer Monsoon Season’] (CAOS REPORT 2002 AS 1); published by Centre for Atmospheric and Oceanic Studies; [[Indian Institute of Science]], Bangalore</ref>—and {{convert|1251.7|mm|in|2|disp=or}} in 1878.
Almost no rain falls outside the monsoon season, except for a very few late-season [[tropical cyclones]].  The most powerful one occurred on 22 October 1975 and produced a storm surge of {{convert|4|m|ft|0|disp=or}}. During the monsoon season, rainfall is exceedingly erratic: Annual rainfall has been as low as {{convert|32.2|mm|in|2|disp=or}} in 1918 and {{convert|34.3|mm|in|2|disp=or}} in 1939, but as high as {{convert|1850.6|mm|in|2|disp=or}} in 1983—when a cyclone caused over {{convert|1100|mm|in|1}} to fall over four days<ref>Francis P. A. and Sulochana Gadgil; [http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download;jsessionid=55D971E5C651CB56E6DBA7D4FA33EDC7?doi=10.1.1.389.5007&rep=rep1&type=pdf ‘Intense Rainfall Events over the West Coast during the Summer Monsoon Season’] (CAOS REPORT 2002 AS 1); published by Centre for Atmospheric and Oceanic Studies; [[Indian Institute of Science]], Bangalore</ref>—and {{convert|1251.7|mm|in|2|disp=or}} in 1878.
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An illustration of Porbandar's extremely variable rainfall can be seen from 1899 to 1905 when seven successive years produced annual falls of:
An illustration of Porbandar's extremely variable rainfall can be seen from 1899 to 1905 when seven successive years produced annual falls of:
*{{convert|83.4|mm|in|2}} in 1899
* {{convert|83.4|mm|in|2}} in 1899
*{{convert|1185.1|mm|in|2}} in 1900
* {{convert|1185.1|mm|in|2}} in 1900
*{{convert|99.8|mm|in|2}} in 1901
* {{convert|99.8|mm|in|2}} in 1901
*{{convert|756.9|mm|in|2}} in 1902
* {{convert|756.9|mm|in|2}} in 1902
*{{convert|575.2|mm|in|2}} in 1903
* {{convert|575.2|mm|in|2}} in 1903
*{{convert|124.5|mm|in|2}} in 1904 and
* {{convert|124.5|mm|in|2}} in 1904 and
*{{convert|134.4|mm|in|2}} in 1905
* {{convert|134.4|mm|in|2}} in 1905


Porbandar, owing to its coastal location, is the least hot of all major [[list of cities in Gujarat by population|cities in Gujarat]]: Average high temperatures do not reach {{convert|35|C|F|0|disp=or}} in any month.
Porbandar, owing to its coastal location, is the least hot of all major [[list of cities in Gujarat by population|cities in Gujarat]]: Average high temperatures do not reach {{convert|35|C|F|0|disp=or}} in any month.
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| location = [[Porbandar Airport]] (1981–2010, extremes 1969–2012)  
| location = [[Porbandar Airport]] (1981–2010, extremes 1969–2012)
| Jan record high C = 35.9
| Jan record high C = 35.9
| Feb record high C = 38.4
| Feb record high C = 38.4
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== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==
[[File:Porbandar skyline.JPG|thumb|Porbandar skyline]]
[[File:Porbandar skyline.JPG|thumb|Porbandar skyline]]
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]], Porbandar (City and urban outgrowth) had a population of 152,760.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Census of India|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB.html|access-date=15 September 2020|website=Census of India}}</ref> Males constituted 51.4% of the population and females 48.6%. Porbandar has an average literacy rate of 86.46%, higher than the national average of 74.04%: male literacy is 91.69%, and female literacy is 80.92%. In Porbandar, 9.11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]], Porbandar (City and urban outgrowth) had a population of 152,760.<ref>{{cite web|title=Census of India|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB.html|access-date=15 September 2020|website=Census of India}}</ref> Males constituted 51.4% of the population and females 48.6%. Porbandar has an average literacy rate of 86.46%, higher than the national average of 74.04%: male literacy is 91.69%, and female literacy is 80.92%. In Porbandar, 9.11% of the population is under 6 years of age.


According to the Census in 2011, the population of Porbander contracted 3.85% in 2011. i.e. the growth rate was negative. The sex ration of the city was 943 in 2011.{{clarify|date=September 2020}}
According to the Census in 2011, the population of Porbander contracted 3.85% in 2011. i.e. the growth rate was negative. The sex ration of the city was 943 in 2011.{{clarify|date=September 2020}}


== Government and politics ==
== Government and politics ==
Porbandar City is governed by a municipal council.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-04|title=Local body polls Delimitation exercise held in Gujarat|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/local-body-polls-delimitation-exercise-held-in-gujarat-6582403/|access-date=2020-09-05|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> The municipality is responsible for supply of water to the city using Narmada as the main source of water supply.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-05-02|title=Hardlook: Thirsty Gujarat cities… fed by Narmada|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/hardlook-thirsty-gujarat-cities-fed-by-narmada-2779765/|access-date=2020-12-09|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> The municipality supplies around 14 MLD everyday to the city. As per records available from 2008, the city had a coverage of 39% in terms of water supply connections though the coverage of distribution system was reported as 80%.<ref>{{Cite web|date=September 2008|title=Urban Water and Sanitation in Gujarat: A Report Prepared by Urban Management Centre|url=https://pas.org.in/Portal/document/ResourcesFiles/pdfs/Urban%20Water%20&%20Sanitation%20Gujarat%20UMC.pdf|access-date=9 December 2020|website=PAS}}</ref> As per another assessment in the year 2016, Porbandar ranked the lowest in terms the volume of water supplied per capita at 59 lpcd (liters per capita per day) as compared to Gandhinagar which ranked the highest at 245 lpcd.<ref>{{Cite web|date=June 2016|title=URBAN WATER & SANITATION IN GUJARAT Summary Report 2009-2016|url=https://pas.org.in/Portal/document/ResourcesFiles/pdfs/Urban%20Water%20_%20Sanitation%20in%20Gujarat_Analysis%20Report%202009-2016.pdf|access-date=9 December 2020|website=PAS}}</ref>  Municipality is also responsible for waste management in the city and generates about 66 tonnes per day of waste.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017|title=GOVERNMENT OF INDIA URBAN DEVELOPMENT|url=https://eparlib.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/699561/1/50751.pdf|access-date=9 December 2020|website=Eparlib}}</ref>
Porbandar City is governed by a municipal council.<ref>{{cite web|date=2020-09-04|title=Local body polls Delimitation exercise held in Gujarat|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/local-body-polls-delimitation-exercise-held-in-gujarat-6582403/|access-date=2020-09-05|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> The municipality is responsible for supply of water to the city using Narmada as the main source of water supply.<ref>{{cite web|date=2016-05-02|title=Hardlook: Thirsty Gujarat cities… fed by Narmada|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/hardlook-thirsty-gujarat-cities-fed-by-narmada-2779765/|access-date=2020-12-09|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> The municipality supplies around 14 MLD everyday to the city. As per records available from 2008, the city had a coverage of 39% in terms of water supply connections though the coverage of distribution system was reported as 80%.<ref>{{cite web|date=September 2008|title=Urban Water and Sanitation in Gujarat: A Report Prepared by Urban Management Centre|url=https://pas.org.in/Portal/document/ResourcesFiles/pdfs/Urban%20Water%20&%20Sanitation%20Gujarat%20UMC.pdf|access-date=9 December 2020|website=PAS}}</ref> As per another assessment in the year 2016, Porbandar ranked the lowest in terms the volume of water supplied per capita at 59 lpcd (liters per capita per day) as compared to Gandhinagar which ranked the highest at 245 lpcd.<ref>{{cite web|date=June 2016|title=URBAN WATER & SANITATION IN GUJARAT Summary Report 2009-2016|url=https://pas.org.in/Portal/document/ResourcesFiles/pdfs/Urban%20Water%20_%20Sanitation%20in%20Gujarat_Analysis%20Report%202009-2016.pdf|access-date=9 December 2020|website=PAS}}</ref>  Municipality is also responsible for waste management in the city and generates about 66 tonnes per day of waste.<ref>{{cite web|date=2017|title=GOVERNMENT OF INDIA URBAN DEVELOPMENT|url=https://eparlib.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/699561/1/50751.pdf|access-date=9 December 2020|website=Eparlib}}</ref>


The current member of [[Parliament of India|Parliament]] is [[Rameshbhai Dhaduk]]. The current member of the [[Gujarat Legislative Assembly]] is [[Babu Bokhiria]].
The current member of [[Parliament of India|Parliament]] is [[Rameshbhai Dhaduk]]. The current member of the [[Gujarat Legislative Assembly]] is [[Babu Bokhiria]].


== Culture ==
== Culture ==
{{Travel guide|date=January 2022}}


=== Tourist attractions ===
=== Tourist attractions ===
[[File:Hari Mandir Porbandar.jpg|thumb|Hari Mandir]]
[[File:Birth Place of Gandhi.jpg|thumb|Birthplace of [[Mahatma Gandhi]]]]
[[File:Birth Place of Gandhi.jpg|thumb|Birthplace of [[Mahatma Gandhi]]]]
[[File:Courtship of Lesser Flamingos at Porbandar photo Dhaval Vargiya.jpg|thumb|Courtship of Lesser Flamingos at Chhaya rann]]
[[File:Courtship of Lesser Flamingos at Porbandar photo Dhaval Vargiya.jpg|thumb|Courtship of Lesser Flamingos at Chhaya rann]]
The best time to visit is October to March.
The best time to visit is October to March.
*[[Kirti Mandir, Porbandar|Kirti Mandir]], a memorial of MK Gandhi (birthplace of [[Mahatma Gandhi]]), built originally by [[Sayajirao Gaekwad III|Maharaja Sayaji Rao III]] in 1936 AD. It is located at the Main bazaar, Manek Chowk.
* [[Kirti Mandir, Porbandar|Kirti Mandir]], It is located at the Main bazaar, Manek Chowk. Timings 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM Everyday. Website : https://kirtimandirpbr.org/
*Rana Bapu's Mahal is located nearby Chowpati
* Rana Bapu's Mahal is located nearby Chowpati
* Bharat Mandir (A permanent exhibition of culture, history and geometry about India. It was established by Shri [[Nanji Kalidas Mehta|Nanjibhai Kalidas Mehta]])
* Bharat Mandir (A permanent exhibition of culture, history and geometry about India. It was established by Shri [[Nanji Kalidas Mehta|Nanjibhai Kalidas Mehta]])
* Tara Mandir (one of the oldest planetariums of India)
* Tara Mandir (one of the oldest planetariums of India)
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* The Huzoor Palace, Daria Raj Mahal Palace, Darbargadh and the Sartanji Choro
* The Huzoor Palace, Daria Raj Mahal Palace, Darbargadh and the Sartanji Choro
* Chowpati beach: one of the cleanest in coastal Gujarat
* Chowpati beach: one of the cleanest in coastal Gujarat
*[[Porbandar Bird Sanctuary]] (birds like teals, fowls, flamingos, ibis, curlews can be seen)
* [[Porbandar Bird Sanctuary]] (birds like teals, fowls, flamingos, ibis, curlews can be seen)
*[[Barda Wildlife Sanctuary|Barda Hills Wildlife Sanctuary]] (about 15&nbsp;km from Porbandar, ideal for trekking)
* [[Barda Wildlife Sanctuary|Barda Hills Wildlife Sanctuary]] (about 15&nbsp;km from Porbandar, ideal for trekking)
* Bileshwara Shiva temple (built in the 7th century)
* Bileshwara Shiva temple (built in the seventh century)
* Khimeshwar Mahadev Temple (Kuchchdi) (1600-year-old temple as per the Archaeological Survey of India)
* Khimeshwar Mahadev Temple (Kuchchdi) (1600-year-old temple as per the Archaeological Survey of India)
* Jamvant cave (15&nbsp;km away at [[Ranavav]] town) (historical place from the time of [[Ramayan]])<ref>https://porbandar.gujarat.gov.in/tourist-places/jambuvan-cave</ref>
* Jamvant cave (15&nbsp;km away at [[Ranavav]] town) (historical place from the time of [[Ramayan]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://porbandar.gujarat.gov.in/tourist-places/jambuvan-cave |title=Jambuvan Cave &#124; Tourist Places &#124; About Porbandar &#124; About Us &#124; Collectorate - District Porbandar |publisher=Porbandar.gujarat.gov.in |date=2022-04-05 |accessdate=2022-04-11}}</ref>
*[[Ghumli]] (37&nbsp;km from the city, Capital of Jethwa kingdom till 1313, listed by Archaeological Survey of India)
* [[Ghumli]] (37&nbsp;km from the city, Capital of Jethwa kingdom till 1313, listed by Archaeological Survey of India)
* Porbandar has many wetlands ideal for birdwatching.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mokarsagar.org/wetland.php |title=Wetlands of Porbandar |publisher= Mokarsagar Committee|format=web|access-date=31 March 2017}}</ref>
* Porbandar has many wetlands ideal for birdwatching.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mokarsagar.org/wetland.php |title=Wetlands of Porbandar |publisher= Mokarsagar Committee|access-date=31 March 2017}}</ref>
*[[Janmashtami]] Mela (5 days), celebrated in the month of [[Shraavana]] as per Hindu calendar. There are rides, food, and other attractions.
* [[Janmashtami]] Mela (5 days), celebrated in the month of [[Shraavana]] as per Hindu calendar. There are rides, food, and other attractions.
*Asmavati riverfront, spread across the area of 94,000 sq m
* Asmavati riverfront, spread across the area of 94,000 sq m


== Notable people ==
== Notable people ==
*[[Mahatma Gandhi]] - considered as "The father of the Nation" was born here
* [[Mahatma Gandhi]] - considered as "The father of the Nation" was born here
*[[Nanabhai Bhatt]] - film director and producer
* [[Kasturba Gandhi]] - wife of Mahatma Gandhi
*[[Jaydev Unadkat]] - indian cricket player
* [[Nanji Kalidas Mehta]] - businessman and philanthropist
*[[Dilip Joshi]] - actor (playing lead role as Jethalal Gada in ''[[Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah]]'')
* Dr. Savitaben Nanji Kalidas Mehta - Educationist and Manipuri dancer
*[[Sudama]] - (also known as Kuchela) friend of [[Krishna]]
* [[Nanabhai Bhatt]] - film director and producer
*[[Ajay Lalcheta]]- Oman cricket team Ex-captain  & player
* [[Jaydev Unadkat]] - Indian cricket player
* [[Dilip Joshi]] - actor (playing lead role as Jethalal Gada in ''[[Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah]]'')
* [[Sudama]] - (also known as Kuchela) friend of [[Krishna]]
* [[Ajay Lalcheta]]- Oman cricket team Ex-captain  & player


== Transport ==
== Transport ==
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===Port===
===Port===
Porbandar is an ancient port city. At present it has an all-weather port, with direct berthing facilities up to 50,000 DWT ships.<ref>{{cite web|title=Archived copy|url=http://www.gmbports.org/showpage.aspx?contentid=1504|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131007132550/http://www.gmbports.org/showpage.aspx?contentid=1504|archive-date=7 October 2013|access-date=2013-10-06|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>[http://portfocus.com/india/porbandar/index.html]</ref>
Porbandar is an ancient port city. At present it has an all-weather port, with direct berthing facilities up to 50,000 DWT ships.<ref>{{cite web|title=Porbandar Port &#124; GMB Operated Ports &#124; Ports in Gujarat &#124; Ports &#124; Home &#124; GMB Ports|url=http://www.gmbports.org/showpage.aspx?contentid=1504|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131007132550/http://www.gmbports.org/showpage.aspx?contentid=1504|archive-date=7 October 2013|access-date=2013-10-06|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://portfocus.com/india/porbandar/index.html |title=Port of Porbandar, India |publisher=Portfocus.com |date= |accessdate=2022-04-11}}</ref>


===Road===
===Road===
[[File:"NH8b" Gujarat Highway India 2012.jpg|thumb|left|"NH8b" Highway]]
[[File:"NH8b" Gujarat Highway India 2012.jpg|thumb|left|"NH8b" Highway]]
[[File:(Porbander - Kochuveli) Express Route map.jpg|thumb|(Porbander - Kochuveli) Express Route map]]
The city is connected through [[National Highway 27]], connecting to Rajkot and Ahmedabad. [[National Highway 8E Ext]] (also known as State Highway 6) connects to [[Jamnagar]], [[Dwarka]] in the north and [[Veraval]], [[Bhavnagar]] in the south.
The city is connected through [[National Highway 27]], connecting to Rajkot and Ahmedabad. [[National Highway 8E Ext]] (also known as State Highway 6) connects to [[Jamnagar]], [[Dwarka]] in the north and [[Veraval]], [[Bhavnagar]] in the south.


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===Airport===
===Airport===
[[Porbandar Airport]] Mumbai-Porbandar to and fro flight by [[SpiceJet]] is currently operational.
From 17-Aug-2022 no flights are operational. Previously
[[Porbandar Airport]] Mumbai-Porbandar & Porbandar - Delhi flight by [[SpiceJet]] was operational.


Ahmedabad-Porbandar to and fro flight by [[TruJet]] is currently operational as well.
Ahmedabad-Porbandar to and fro flight by [[TruJet]] was operational as well.


== Sports ==
== Sports ==
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==Sources==
==Sources==
*[http://www.porbandaronline.in for more details on Porbandar]
* [http://www.porbandaronline.in for more details on Porbandar]
* [http://www.worldrecordsindia.com/2012/05/most-color-painted-on-body-in-12-hours/ Jayesh Hinglajiya known as Modern Gandhi Sets World Record to change Body Colors]
* [http://www.worldrecordsindia.com/2012/05/most-color-painted-on-body-in-12-hours/ Jayesh Hinglajiya known as Modern Gandhi Sets World Record to change Body Colors]
* [http://www.worldrecordsindia.com/2013/09/most-number-of-snaps-in-various-looks-and-themes/ Hemant Sharma, Artist and Photographer from Porbandar set World Record]
* [http://www.worldrecordsindia.com/2013/09/most-number-of-snaps-in-various-looks-and-themes/ Hemant Sharma, Artist and Photographer from Porbandar set World Record]
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