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'''Jetpur''' is a city and a [[municipality]] in [[Rajkot district]] in the western [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Gujarat]].
'''Jetpur''' is a city and a [[municipality]] in [[Rajkot district]] in the western [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Gujarat]].
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==History==
==History==
[[File:Jetpur State Ruling Talukdars Family Tree 1884.png|thumb|Family Tree of ruling Talukdars of Jetpur State (1884) during British India]]
[[File:Jetpur State Ruling Talukdars Family Tree 1884.png|thumb|Family Tree of ruling Talukdars of Jetpur State (1884) during British India]]
During the British period, the talukdars of Jetpur were Kathis of the Vala tribe. The talnka was a large and wealthy one consisting of 143 villages, and if under one chief would be a second class or even a first class state, as the revenue is not less than eight lakhs of rupees (Rs. 8,00,000).<ref name="GBP1884"/>
During the British period, the talukdars of Jetpur were Kathis of the Vala tribe. The taluka was a large and wealthy one consisting of 143 villages, and if under one chief would be a second class or even a first class state, as the revenue is not less than eight lakhs of rupees (Rs. 8,00,000).<ref name="GBP1884"/>


The Vala Kathis entered the province several centuries back, and one of their earliest seats was at [[Devlia Mota]] whence they conquered [[Chital]]. From Chital they acquired Jetpur and subsequently [[Mendarda]] and [[Bilkha]]. There are two different accounts given of the acquisition of Jetpur, viz. (1) that of the ''Tarikh-i-Sorath'', which says that the first Nawab of [[Junagadh]], Bahddur Khan I, granted Jetpur to Vala Vim; (2) tradition, which says that Vala Viro Najo of Chital aided the Valas of [[Bagasra]] in their feud with Vaijo Khasia of Mitiala, and that Vala Samat of Bagasra was slain in the battle. In consideration of Vira's aid the Valas of Bagasra gave him Jetpur. These Bagasra Valas acquired their share in Jetpur from the Khadia Baloch who received it from the local Muslim governors of former times.<ref name="GBP1884"/>
The Vala Kathis entered the province several centuries back, and one of their earliest seats was at [[Devalia Mota]] whence they conquered [[Chital]]. From Chital, they acquired Jetpur and subsequently [[Mendarda]] and [[Bilkha]]. There are two different accounts given of the acquisition of Jetpur, viz. (1) that of the ''Tarikh-i-Sorath'', which says that the first Nawab of [[Junagadh]], Bahadur Khan I, granted Jetpur to Vala Vim; (2) tradition, which says that Vala Viro Najo of Chital aided the Valas of [[Bagasra]] in their feud with Vaijo Khasia of Mitiala, and that Vala Samat of Bagasra was slain in the battle. In consideration of Vira's aid the Valas of Bagasra gave him Jetpur. These Bagasra Valas acquired their share in Jetpur from the Khadia Baloch who received it from the local Muslim governors of former times.<ref name="GBP1884"/>


Jetpur is said originally to have been a holding of the former Valas, and to have been conquered from Vala Champraj by Shamskhan at the same time as the Vala town of Kileshvar in the Bardas was sacked. It is said that Vala Champraj had a beautiful daughter whom he refused to give to Shamskhan in marriage on which that noble sacked Kileshvar and took Jetpur, Vala Champraj and eighteen hundred Kathi horse being left dead on the field. But Vala Champraj is said to have killed his daughter, hence Shamskhan failed to obtain her. The great-grandfather of this Vala Champraj was Jetji who founded and named Jetpur (as said in the ''Tarikh-i-Sorath''). Jetpur was held by sixteen talukdars descended from the common ancestor Vala Naja Desa in 1880s.<ref name="GBP1884"/>
By the end of the 18th century Jetpur was under the sole rule of Darbar Saheb Mulu Wala C.I.E direct descendant of the founder of Jetpur State Darbar Saheb Jaita Wala.


==Geography==
==Geography==
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== Population ==
== Population ==
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.citypopulation.de/php/india-gujarat.php?cityid=2440910000|title=JETPUR NAVAGADH (Rajkot)|publisher=City Population|access-date=2015-06-01}}</ref> Jetpur Navagadh had a population of 118,302. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Jetpur Navagadh has an average literacy rate of 98%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 98%, and female literacy is 97%. In Jetpur Navagadh, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.citypopulation.de/php/india-gujarat.php?cityid=2440910000|title=JETPUR NAVAGADH (Rajkot)|publisher=City Population|access-date=2015-06-01}}</ref> Jetpur Navagadh had a population of 118,302. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Jetpur Navagadh has an average literacy rate of 98%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 98%, and female literacy is 97%. In Jetpur Navagadh, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.


The population according to the census of 1872 was 9600 and according 1881 was 18,085 souls.<ref name="GBP1884"/>
The population according to the census of 1872 was 9600 and according 1881 was 18,085 souls.<ref name="GBP1884"/>


== Culture ==
== Culture ==
Keraleshwar Temple, Bhidbhajan Temple and Jalaram Temple here are popular Hindu temples.
Swaminarayan Gadisthan Mandir, Keraleshwar Temple, Bhidbhajan Temple and Jalaram Temple here are popular Hindu temples.{{citation needed|date=February 2022}}


== Economy ==
== Economy ==
Jetpur is a textile town. Jetpur is one of the largest centers for screen-printing, block printing and yarn dyeing workshops in the country. It is famous for cotton saree industry and is major exporter of [[Kanga (African garment)|khanga]] and [[kitenge]] (fabrics used by native Africans for various use).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gujarattourism.com/destination/details/6/211|title=Gujarat Tourism--Attractions|website=gujarattourism.com|access-date=2019-10-31}}</ref><ref>http://craftofgujarat.gujarat.gov.in</ref> Jetpur is a pleasure for textile enthusiasts who can visit and experience the process of printing and dyeing.
Jetpur is a textile town. Jetpur is mostly famous for [[Bandhani]] style of figurative design worldwide. Jetpur is one of the largest centers for screen-printing, block printing and yarn dyeing workshops in the country. It is famous for cotton saree industry and is major exporter of [[Kanga (African garment)|khanga]] and [[kitenge]] (fabrics used by native Africans for various use).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gujarattourism.com/destination/details/6/211|title=Gujarat Tourism--Attractions|website=gujarattourism.com|access-date=2019-10-31|archive-date=31 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191031162556/https://www.gujarattourism.com/destination/details/6/211|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://craftofgujarat.gujarat.gov.in/ |title=INDEXT-c &#124; Industrial Extension Cottage |access-date=6 June 2016 |archive-date=7 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220707081308/https://craftofgujarat.gujarat.gov.in/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Jetpur is a pleasure for textile enthusiasts who can visit and experience the process of printing and dyeing.


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
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* [[Adamjee Haji Dawood]], businessman
* [[Adamjee Haji Dawood]], businessman
* [[Savjibhai Korat]], politician
* [[Savjibhai Korat]], politician
* [[Pankaj Udhas]], singer<ref>{{cite web|title=About {{!}} Pankaj Udhas Official Website|url=http://pankajudhas.com/about/|website=pankajudhas.com|access-date=12 December 2017}}</ref>
* [[Nirmal Udhas]], singer
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* [[Pankaj Udhas]], singer<ref>{{cite web|title=About {{!}} Pankaj Udhas Official Website|url=http://pankajudhas.com/about/|website=pankajudhas.com|access-date=12 December 2017|archive-date=16 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220216203024/http://pankajudhas.com/about/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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== School and colleges ==
== School and colleges ==
*[[Kamribai High School]]
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*[[Saint Francis High School (Jetpur, Navagadh)|Saint Francis High School]]
[[File:KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA JETPUR.jpg|alt=Kendriya Vidyalaya Jetpur- KVS Jetpur|right|202x202px|[https://jetpur.kvs.ac.in Kendriya Vidyalaya Jetpur]]]
*[[Gordhandas Karsanji Chunilal Karsanji Arts and Commerce College]],<ref>[http://www.bosamiacollege.org/new1/ Gordhandas Karsanji Chunilal Karsanji Arts and Commerce College]</ref>
*[[Gordhandas Karsanji Chunilal Karsanji Arts and Commerce College]],<ref>[http://www.bosamiacollege.org/new1/ Gordhandas Karsanji Chunilal Karsanji Arts and Commerce College]</ref>                       
*[[Government ITI Jetpur]]<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?cs=0&output=search&q=Government+ITI+Jetpur+(Virpur)&ludocid=15472863873850810479&gsas=1&client=ms-android-xiaomi&lsig=AB86z5V5pOIvfFnHVmbXh6l1KBVv&kgs=3c13d503dce48530&shndl=-1&source=sh/x/kp/local/2&entrypoint=sh/x/kp/local Government ITI Jetpur]</ref>
*[[Kendriya Vidyalaya Jetpur]], Pedhla<ref>[https://jetpur.kvs.ac.in/ Kendriya Vidyalaya Jetpur]</ref>
*[[Kendriya Vidyalaya Jetpur]], Pedhla<ref>[https://jetpur.kvs.ac.in/ Kendriya Vidyalaya Jetpur]</ref>
*Shree Vivekanand Vinay Mandir - Jetpur


== Connectivity ==
== Connectivity ==

Latest revision as of 12:29, 6 January 2026


For namesake, see Jetpur.

Jetpur
City
Jetpur is located in Gujarat
Jetpur
Jetpur
Location in Gujarat, India
Jetpur is located in India
Jetpur
Jetpur
Jetpur (India)
Coordinates: 21°45′15″N 70°37′20″E / 21.75417°N 70.62222°E / 21.75417; 70.62222
CountryIndia
StateGujarat
DistrictRajkot
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • BodyJetpur Municipality
Area
 • Total36 km2 (14 sq mi)
Elevation
184 m (604 ft)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total129,653
 • Density3,600/km2 (9,300/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialGujarati, Hindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
360370
Telephone code(02823)
Vehicle registrationGJ-03
Nearest cityVirpur
Sex ratio1:1 ♂/♀
Lok Sabha constituencyPorbandar
Websitehttps://www.jetpurnagarpalika.org/

Jetpur is a city and a municipality in Rajkot district in the western Indian state of Gujarat.

History[edit | edit source]

Family Tree of ruling Talukdars of Jetpur State (1884) during British India

During the British period, the talukdars of Jetpur were Kathis of the Vala tribe. The taluka was a large and wealthy one consisting of 143 villages, and if under one chief would be a second class or even a first class state, as the revenue is not less than eight lakhs of rupees (Rs. 8,00,000).[1]

The Vala Kathis entered the province several centuries back, and one of their earliest seats was at Devalia Mota whence they conquered Chital. From Chital, they acquired Jetpur and subsequently Mendarda and Bilkha. There are two different accounts given of the acquisition of Jetpur, viz. (1) that of the Tarikh-i-Sorath, which says that the first Nawab of Junagadh, Bahadur Khan I, granted Jetpur to Vala Vim; (2) tradition, which says that Vala Viro Najo of Chital aided the Valas of Bagasra in their feud with Vaijo Khasia of Mitiala, and that Vala Samat of Bagasra was slain in the battle. In consideration of Vira's aid the Valas of Bagasra gave him Jetpur. These Bagasra Valas acquired their share in Jetpur from the Khadia Baloch who received it from the local Muslim governors of former times.[1]

By the end of the 18th century Jetpur was under the sole rule of Darbar Saheb Mulu Wala C.I.E direct descendant of the founder of Jetpur State Darbar Saheb Jaita Wala.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Jetpur is situated on the western bank of the Bhadar river. The Bhadar river, which has a south-westerly course to within a few miles of Jetpur, here suddenly takes a curve-to the north for a few miles, and then turns to the west. A bridge has been constructed across the Bhadar about a mile north of Jetpur on the Rajkot- Jundgadh highway.[1]

Population[edit | edit source]

As of 2011 India census,[2] Jetpur Navagadh had a population of 118,302. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Jetpur Navagadh has an average literacy rate of 98%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 98%, and female literacy is 97%. In Jetpur Navagadh, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

The population according to the census of 1872 was 9600 and according 1881 was 18,085 souls.[1]

Culture[edit | edit source]

Swaminarayan Gadisthan Mandir, Keraleshwar Temple, Bhidbhajan Temple and Jalaram Temple here are popular Hindu temples.[citation needed]

Economy[edit | edit source]

Jetpur is a textile town. Jetpur is mostly famous for Bandhani style of figurative design worldwide. Jetpur is one of the largest centers for screen-printing, block printing and yarn dyeing workshops in the country. It is famous for cotton saree industry and is major exporter of khanga and kitenge (fabrics used by native Africans for various use).[3][4] Jetpur is a pleasure for textile enthusiasts who can visit and experience the process of printing and dyeing.

Notable people[edit | edit source]

School and colleges[edit | edit source]

Kendriya Vidyalaya Jetpur- KVS Jetpur
Kendriya Vidyalaya Jetpur

Connectivity[edit | edit source]

Jetpur GSRTC Bus Station

Jetpur is connected to all major towns of Gujarat by public transport service operated by GSRTC. Jetpur Railway Junction is a railway station on the Bhavnagar-Dhoraji line. There roads from Jetpur to Rajkot, from Jetpur to Dhoraji, from Jetpur to Junagadh, and from Jetpur to Manikvada.[1]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency. Government Central Press. 1884. pp. 457–458. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  2. ↑ "JETPUR NAVAGADH (Rajkot)". City Population. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
  3. ↑ "Gujarat Tourism--Attractions". gujarattourism.com. Archived from the original on 31 October 2019. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
  4. ↑ "INDEXT-c | Industrial Extension Cottage". Archived from the original on 7 July 2022. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  5. ↑ "About | Pankaj Udhas Official Website". pankajudhas.com. Archived from the original on 16 February 2022. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  6. ↑ Gordhandas Karsanji Chunilal Karsanji Arts and Commerce College
  7. ↑ Government ITI Jetpur
  8. ↑ Kendriya Vidyalaya Jetpur
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