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{{About|the city in India|its name district|Rajkot district}}
{{About|the city in India|its name district|Rajkot district}}
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{{Infobox settlement
{{Infobox settlement
| name                           = Rajkot
| name               = Rajkot
| native_name                     = <!-- Please do not add any Indic script in this infobox, per WP:INDICSCRIPT policy. -->
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| native_name_lang               = guj
| native_name_lang   = guj
| settlement_type                 = [[Metropolis]]
| settlement_type   = [[Metropolis]]
| image_skyline                   = {{Photomontage
| image_skyline     = {{Photomontage
| photo1a = Ramakrishna Ashram.jpg  
| photo1a = SCA Stadium.jpg
| photo1b =Rajkot railway station IMG 20200125 190055 02.jpg
| photo1b = High street - 150 ft Ring road Rajkot.jpg
| photo2a = Underbridge Circle Rajkot.jpg
| photo2a = Saurashtrauniversity.jpg
| photo3a =Watson Museum.jpg
| photo2b = Kings Plaza - Rajkot.jpg
| photo3b =Big Bazaar - Rajkot.jpg
| photo3a =Christ College Building.jpg
 
| photo5a =Rajkot - Aji River Overview.jpg
| size                            = 280
| size                            = 270
| spacing                        = 1
| spacing                        = 2.5
| position                        = centre
| position                        = centre
| border                         = 0
| color_border                         = white
| color                          = black
| color                          = none
}}
}}
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| imagesize         = 250px
| image_caption                   = From top: Ramkrishna Ashram, Rajkot railway station, Under bridge Circle, Watson Museum, Shopping mall
| image_caption     = [[Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium]] [[Saurashtra University]], Mahavir Chowk, Christ College, Aerial view of the city and Aji River.
| image_map                       =  
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| map_caption                     =  
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| pushpin_map                     = India Gujarat
| blank_emblem_type  = Seal of the Rajkot Municipal Corporation
| pushpin_label_position         = right
| blank_emblem_size  = 100px
| coordinates                     = {{coord|22.3000|70.7833|region:IN-GJ|display=inline,title}}
| blank_emblem_alt  =
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| image_blank_emblem = RMC Emblem.png
| subdivision_name               = {{flagu| India}}
| pushpin_map       = India Gujarat
| subdivision_type1               = State
| pushpin_label_position = right
| subdivision_name1               = [[Gujarat]]
| coordinates       = {{coord|22.3000|70.7833|region:IN-GJ|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type2               = [[List of regions of India|Region]]
| subdivision_type   = Country
| subdivision_name2               = [[Saurashtra (region)|Saurashtra]]
| subdivision_name   = {{flagu| India}}
| subdivision_type3               = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_name3               = [[Rajkot district|Rajkot]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Gujarat]]
| subdivision_type4               = Zone
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of regions of India|Region]]
| subdivision_name4               = 3 (Central, East and West)<ref name=zone>{{cite web |publisher = Rajkot Municipal Corporation |title = Statistics |url=http://www.rmc.gov.in/statictic.php |access-date = 19 December 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071017231412/http://rmc.gov.in/statictic.php |archive-date = 17 October 2007 |url-status = dead |df = dmy-all }}</ref>
| subdivision_name2 = [[Saurashtra (region)|Saurashtra]]
| subdivision_type5               = Ward
| subdivision_type3 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name5               = 23<ref name="zone"/><ref name="Ward">{{cite web |publisher=Rajkot Municipal Corporation |title=Ward details |url=http://www.rmc.gov.in/ward.php |access-date=19 December 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071017231501/http://rmc.gov.in/ward.php |archive-date=17 October 2007 |url-status=dead  }}</ref>
| subdivision_name3 = [[Rajkot district|Rajkot]]
| established_title               = [[Rajkot Municipal Corporation]]
| subdivision_type4 = Zone
| established_date               = 1973
| subdivision_name4 = 3 (Central, East and West)<ref name=zone>{{cite web |publisher = Rajkot Municipal Corporation |title = Statistics |url=http://www.rmc.gov.in/statictic.php |access-date = 19 December 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071017231412/http://rmc.gov.in/statictic.php |archive-date = 17 October 2007 |url-status = dead |df = dmy-all }}</ref>
| governing_body                 = ([[Rajkot Municipal Corporation|RMC]])
| founded            = 1612
| leader_title1                   = Mayor
| founder            = Thakur Sahib Vibhoji Ajoji Jadeja
| leader_name1                   = Pradip Dav
| subdivision_type5 = Ward
| unit_pref                       = Metric
| subdivision_name5 = 18<ref name="zone"/><ref name="Ward">{{cite web |publisher=Rajkot Municipal Corporation |title=Ward details |url=http://www.rmc.gov.in/ward.php |access-date=19 December 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071017231501/http://rmc.gov.in/ward.php |archive-date=17 October 2007 |url-status=dead  }}</ref>
| area_footnotes                 = <ref name=zone1>{{cite web|publisher=Rajkot Municipal Corporation|title=Statistics|url=http://www.rmc.gov.in/statictic.php|access-date=19 December 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071017231412/http://rmc.gov.in/statictic.php|archive-date=17 October 2007}}</ref>
| established_title = [[Rajkot Municipal Corporation]]
| area_total_km2                 = 170(City)  686(Metro)
| established_date   = 1973
| elevation_footnotes             =  
| governing_body     = [[Rajkot Municipal Corporation]]
| elevation_m                     = 128
| leader_title1     = Deputy Mayor
| population_footnotes           = <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=539125|publisher=Census of India|title=Rajkot Municipal Corporation Demographics|access-date=5 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924121356/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=539125|archive-date=24 September 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>
| leader_name1       = Dr. Darshitaben Shah
| population_total               = 20,00,000 (As of 2021)
| unit_pref         = Metric
| population_as_of               =  
| area_footnotes     = <ref name=zone1>{{cite web|publisher=Rajkot Municipal Corporation|title=Statistics|url=http://www.rmc.gov.in/statictic.php|access-date=19 December 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071017231412/http://rmc.gov.in/statictic.php|archive-date=17 October 2007}}</ref>
| population_rank                 = [[List of most populous cities in India|28th]]
| area_total_km2     = 170
| elevation_footnotes =  
| elevation_m       = 134.42
| population_footnotes = <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=539125|publisher=Census of India|title=Rajkot Municipal Corporation Demographics|access-date=5 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924121356/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=539125|archive-date=24 September 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>
| population_total   = 20,00,000
| population_as_of   = 2021
| population_rank   = [[List of most populous cities in India|28th]]
[[List of most populous cities in Gujarat|4th (in Gujarat state)]]
[[List of most populous cities in Gujarat|4th (in Gujarat state)]]
| population_density_km2         = auto
| population_density_km2 = auto
| population_metro               = 2.45 million expected (As of 2021)
| population_metro   = 2.45 million
| population_metro_footnotes     = {{citation needed|date=November 2019}}
| population_metro_footnotes = {{citation needed|date=November 2019}}
| population_blank1_title         = Metro rank
| population_blank1_title = Metro rank
| population_blank1               = [[List of million-plus urban agglomerations in India|35th]]
| population_blank1 = [[List of million-plus urban agglomerations in India|35th]]
| population_demonym             = Rajkotian
| population_demonym = Rajkotian
| timezone1                       = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| timezone1         = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1                     = +5:30
| utc_offset1       = +5:30
| postal_code_type               = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code_type   = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code                     = 360 0XX
| postal_code       = 360 0XX
| area_code_type                 = Telephone code
| area_code_type     = Telephone code
| area_code                       = 0281
| area_code         = 0281
| registration_plate             = GJ-03
| registration_plate = GJ-03
| blank2_name_sec1               = Literacy
| blank2_name_sec1   = Literacy
| blank2_info_sec1               = 87.80 (2016)%{{citation needed|date=November 2019}}
| blank2_info_sec1   = 87.80 (2016)%{{citation needed|date=November 2019}}
| blank7_name_sec1               = [[Urban planning|Planning]] agency
| blank7_name_sec1   = [[Urban planning|Planning]] agency
| blank7_info_sec1               = ([[Rajkot Urban Development Authority|RUDA]])
| blank7_info_sec1   = ([[Rajkot Urban Development Authority|RUDA]])
| blank1_name_sec2               = [[Climate of India|Climate]]
| blank1_name_sec2   = [[Climate of India|Climate]]
| blank1_info_sec2               = [[Climatic regions of India|Semi-Arid]] {{small|([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]])}}
| blank1_info_sec2   = [[Climatic regions of India|Semi-Arid]] {{small|([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]])}}
| blank2_name_sec2               = [[Precipitation (meteorology)|Precipitation]]
| blank2_name_sec2   = [[Precipitation (meteorology)|Precipitation]]
| blank2_info_sec2               = {{convert|590|mm|in}}
| blank2_info_sec2   = {{convert|590|mm|in}}
| blank3_name_sec2               = Avg. annual temperature
| blank3_name_sec2   = Avg. annual temperature
| blank3_info_sec2               = {{convert|26|°C|°F}}
| blank3_info_sec2   = {{convert|26|°C|°F}}
| website                         = {{URL|www.rmc.gov.in}}
| website           = {{URL|www.rmc.gov.in}}
| Area (Metro)                    = 686 km2
| leader_party      = [[BJP]]
| leader_title      = Mayor
| leader_name        = Pradip Dav
| government_type    = [[Municipal Corporation]]
}}
}}


'''Rajkot''' ({{IPA-hns|ˈraːdʒkoːʈ|lang|Rajkot.ogg}}) is the fourth-largest<ref>[[List of million-plus agglomerations in India|(Ahmedabad ranks 7th, Surat 9th, Vadodara 22nd and Rajkot 34th)]]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/3455/8/08_chapter%204.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=3 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022194829/http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/3455/8/08_chapter%204.pdf |archive-date=22 October 2012 |url-status=live  }}</ref> city in the state of [[Gujarat]], India, after [[Ahmedabad]], [[Surat]] and [[Vadodara]] and is in the centre of the [[Saurashtra (region)|Saurashtra]] region of Gujarat. Rajkot is the 35th-largest metropolitan area in India, with a population of more than 2&nbsp;million as of 2021.<ref>[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=539125 Census of India] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924121356/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=539125 |date=24 September 2015 }} Retrieved 2015.</ref> Rajkot is the 6th cleanest<ref>[[Cleanest cities in India]]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://swachhindia.ndtv.com/swachh-survekshan-league-2020-indore-tops-the-chart-again-adjudged-cleanest-city-of-india-for-the-fourth-time-in-a-row-40680/|date=1 January 2020|title=Swachh Survekshan League 2020: Indore Tops The Chart, Again, Adjudged Cleanest City Of India For The Fourth Time In A Row {{!}} News|work=Rediff|access-date=27 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150809141810/http://www.rediff.com/business/report/pix-swachh-bharat-the-cleanest-cities-in-india/20141008.htm|archive-date=9 August 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> city of India, and it is the 7th fastest-growing city in the world as of March  2021.<ref name="citymayors">[http://www.citymayors.com/statistics/urban_growth1.html "City Mayors World's fastest growing urban areas (1)"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101125090345/http://citymayors.com/statistics/urban_growth1.html |date=25 November 2010 }}. Retrieved 31 December 2016</ref> The city contains the administrative headquarters of the [[Rajkot District]], 245&nbsp;km from the state capital [[Gandhinagar]], and 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.
'''Rajkot''' ({{IPA-hi|ˈraːdʒkoːʈ|lang|Rajkot.ogg}}) is the fourth-largest<ref>[[List of million-plus agglomerations in India|(Ahmedabad ranks 5th,surat 8th, Vadodara 9th and Rajkot 34th)]]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/3455/8/08_chapter%204.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=3 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022194829/http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/3455/8/08_chapter%204.pdf |archive-date=22 October 2012 |url-status=live  }}</ref> city in the [[Indian state]] of [[Gujarat]] after [[Ahmedabad]], [[Vadodara]], and [[Surat]], and is in the centre of the [[Saurashtra (region)|Saurashtra]] region of Gujarat. Rajkot is the 35th-largest metropolitan area in India, with a population of more than 2&nbsp;million as of 2021.<ref>[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=539125 Census of India] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924121356/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=539125 |date=24 September 2015 }} Retrieved 2015.</ref> Rajkot is the 6th cleanest<ref>[[Cleanest cities in India]]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://swachhindia.ndtv.com/swachh-survekshan-league-2020-indore-tops-the-chart-again-adjudged-cleanest-city-of-india-for-the-fourth-time-in-a-row-40680/|date=1 January 2020|title=Swachh Survekshan League 2020: Indore Tops The Chart, Again, Adjudged Cleanest City Of India For The Fourth Time In A Row {{!}} News|work=Rediff|access-date=27 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150809141810/http://www.rediff.com/business/report/pix-swachh-bharat-the-cleanest-cities-in-india/20141008.htm|archive-date=9 August 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> city of India, and it is the 7th fastest-growing city in the world as of March  2021.<ref name="citymayors">[http://www.citymayors.com/statistics/urban_growth1.html "City Mayors World's fastest growing urban areas (1)"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101125090345/http://citymayors.com/statistics/urban_growth1.html |date=25 November 2010 }}. Retrieved 31 December 2016</ref> The city contains the administrative headquarters of the [[Rajkot District]], 245&nbsp;km from the state capital [[Gandhinagar]], and 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.


==History==
==History==
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==Geography==
==Geography==
[[File: Rajkot - Aji River Overview.jpg|thumb|An aerial image of the [[Aji River (Gujarat)|Aji River]] that flows through the city of Rajkot]]
[[File: Rajkot - Aji River Overview.jpg|thumb|An aerial image of the [[Aji River (Gujarat)|Aji River]] that flows through the city of Rajkot]]
Rajkot is located at {{coord|22.3|N|70.78|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/9/Rajkot.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Rajkot] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080212233806/http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/9/Rajkot.html |date=12 February 2008 }}. Retrieved 2007</ref> It has an average elevation of 128 metres (420&nbsp;ft). The city is located on the bank of [[Aji River, Gujarat|Aji River]] and Nyari River which remains dry except the monsoon months of July to September. The city is spread in the area of 170.00&nbsp;km².<ref>[http://www.mapsofindia.com/rajkot/geography/index.html Rajkot Geography] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071116170520/http://www.mapsofindia.com/rajkot/geography/index.html |date=16 November 2007 }}. Retrieved 3 January 2008</ref>
Rajkot is located at {{coord|22.3|N|70.78|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/9/Rajkot.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Rajkot] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080212233806/http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/9/Rajkot.html |date=12 February 2008 }}. Retrieved 2007</ref> It has an average elevation of 128 metres (420&nbsp;ft). The city is located on the bank of [[Aji River, Gujarat|Aji River]] and Nyari River which remains dry except the monsoon months of July to September. The city is spread in the area of 170.00&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.<ref>[http://www.mapsofindia.com/rajkot/geography/index.html Rajkot Geography] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071116170520/http://www.mapsofindia.com/rajkot/geography/index.html |date=16 November 2007 }}. Retrieved 3 January 2008</ref>


Rajkot is situated in the region called Saurashtra in the Gujarat state of India. The significance of Rajkot's location is owing to the fact 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|Botad]] in the east, and [[Surendranagar District|Surendranagar]] in the north, [[Junagadh District|Junagadh]] and [[Amreli District|Amreli]] in the south, [[Morbi District|Morbi]] in the northwest and [[Jamnagar district|Jamnagar]] in the west and [[Porbandar district|Porbandar]] in the southwest.
Rajkot is situated in the region called Saurashtra in the Gujarat state of India. The significance of Rajkot's location is owing to the fact 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|Botad]] in the east, and [[Surendranagar District|Surendranagar]] in the north, [[Junagadh District|Junagadh]] and [[Amreli District|Amreli]] in the south, [[Morbi District|Morbi]] in the northwest and [[Jamnagar district|Jamnagar]] in the west and [[Porbandar district|Porbandar]] in the southwest.
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As of the 2011 India census, Rajkot recorded a total population of 1,390,640. Rajkot city has an average literacy rate of 82.20%, higher than the national average.{{citation needed|date=November 2019}} The population is 52.43% male and 47.47% female. Most of the population is Hindu with a Muslim minority.
{{Historical population
| source = <ref name="censusindia3">{{Cite web |url=http://citypopulation.de/world/Agglomerations.html |title=Census of World|access-date=23 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180913144137/http://citypopulation.de/world/Agglomerations.html|archive-date=13 September 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="censusindia1">{{Cite web |url=http://www.populstat.info/Asia/indiat.htm |title=Historical Census of India|access-date=23 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130217053707/http://www.populstat.info/Asia/indiat.htm |archive-date=17 February 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="censusindia2">{{Cite web |url=http://citypopulation.de/India-Gujarat.html |title= Census of Rajkot |access-date= 23 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140323170222/http://citypopulation.de/India-Gujarat.html |archive-date=23 March 2014 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all}}</ref>
| 1891 | 29200
| 1941 | 66400
| 1951 | 132100
| 1961 | 193500
| 1968 | 270800
| 1971 | 302000
| 1981 | 444200
| 1991 | 654500
| 2001 | 1003015
| 2011 | 1390640
| 2013 | 1560000
}}
As of the [[2011 Census of India]], Rajkot recorded a total population of 1,390,640. Rajkot city has an average literacy rate of 82.20%, higher than the national average.{{citation needed|date=November 2019}} The population is 52.43% male and 47.47% female. Most of the population is Hindu with a Muslim and Jain minority.


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|1941= 66400
|1951= 132100
|1961= 193500
|1968= 270800
|1971= 302000
|1981= 444200
|1991= 654500
|2001= 1003015
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| label11  = 1968 | data11    = 270800
| label12  = 1971 | data12    = 302000
| label13  = 1981 | data13    = 444200
| label14  = 1991 | data14    = 654500
| label15  = 2001| data15    = 1003015
| label16  = 2011 | data16    = 1390640
| label17  = 2013 | data17    = 1560000
}}♦<small> Source:<ref name="censusindia1">{{cite web|url=http://www.populstat.info/Asia/indiat.htm|title=Historical Census of India|access-date=23 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130217053707/http://www.populstat.info/Asia/indiat.htm|archive-date=17 February 2013|url-status=live}}</ref></small>
♦<small> Source:<ref name="censusindia2">{{cite web|url=http://citypopulation.de/India-Gujarat.html|title= Census of Rajkot|access-date= 23 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140323170222/http://citypopulation.de/India-Gujarat.html|archive-date= 23 March 2014|url-status= live|df= dmy-all}}</ref></small>


==Culture==
==Culture==
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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|Kathiyawad]]. Because of this, people of Rajkot are also known as Kathiyawadi.
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|Kathiyawad]]. 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).<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Mar 5|first1=TNN / Updated|last2=2017|last3=Ist|first3=07:22|title=Artists paint 17,000 square feet of flyover wall {{!}} Rajkot News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/rajkot/artists-paint-17000-sq-ft-of-flyover-wall/articleshow/57470703.cms|access-date=2021-07-05|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
Rajkot is frequently referred to as ''Rangilu Rajkot'' (રંગીલુ રાજકોટ), meaning "Colourful Rajkot". Rajkot is also called as "Chitranagri" (City of Paintings).<ref>{{Cite web|agency=TNN|date=Mar 5, 2017|title=Artists paint 17,000 square feet of flyover wall {{!}} Rajkot News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/rajkot/artists-paint-17000-sq-ft-of-flyover-wall/articleshow/57470703.cms|access-date=2021-07-05|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>


===Literature===
===Literature===
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===Landmarks===
===Landmarks===
[[File:Swaminarayan Temple Rajkot (Gujarat-India).JPG|thumb|upright=0.68|right|Swaminarayan temple of Rajkot]]
[[File:Jam Tower - Rajkot - Gujarat-DSC 0001.jpg|thumb|upright=0.68|right|Jam Tower]]
[[File:Jam Tower - Rajkot - Gujarat-DSC 0001.jpg|thumb|upright=0.68|right|Jam Tower]]
Rajkot has many historical landmarks and places. The Jubilee Garden is a large, open park in the centre of the city featuring many monuments from colonial times. Located prominently in the centre of the garden is the Connaught Hall. Other notable points of interest near the garden include the historic [[Alfred High School (Rajkot)|Mohandas Gandhi High School]] (Now Mahatma Gandhi Museum), [[Kaba Gandhi No Delo]] (Mohandas Gandhi's childhood residence), Rashtriya Shala, [[Watson Museum]], Rotary Dolls Museum, Lang Library, Rotary Midtown Library and [[Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium]].
Rajkot has many historical landmarks and places. The Jubilee Garden is a large, open park in the centre of the city featuring many monuments from colonial times. Located prominently in the centre of the garden is the Connaught Hall. Other notable points of interest near the garden include the historic [[Alfred High School (Rajkot)|Mohandas Gandhi High School]] (Now Mahatma Gandhi Museum), [[Kaba Gandhi No Delo]] (Mohandas Gandhi's childhood residence), Rashtriya Shala, [[Watson Museum]], Rotary Dolls Museum, Lang Library, Rotary Midtown Library and [[Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium]].
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The Trimandir, a non-sectarian temple founded by [[Dada Bhagwan]], is located at a short distance from the city.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.trimandir.org/main-temple/trimandir-architecture/#.WJm_47l-hzY|title=Trimandir Architecture|access-date=7 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170208033659/https://www.trimandir.org/main-temple/trimandir-architecture/#.WJm_47l-hzY|archive-date=8 February 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> [[All India Institutes of Medical Sciences|AIIMS]] Rajkot's medical college is located in its temporary campus at [[Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Medical College|PDU medical College]] in the Hospital chowk area of Rajkot.
The Trimandir, a non-sectarian temple founded by [[Dada Bhagwan]], is located at a short distance from the city.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.trimandir.org/main-temple/trimandir-architecture/#.WJm_47l-hzY|title=Trimandir Architecture|access-date=7 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170208033659/https://www.trimandir.org/main-temple/trimandir-architecture/#.WJm_47l-hzY|archive-date=8 February 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> [[All India Institutes of Medical Sciences|AIIMS]] Rajkot's medical college is located in its temporary campus at [[Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Medical College|PDU medical College]] in the Hospital chowk area of Rajkot.
The Rajkumar College, Rajkot was established in 1868 by the Princes and Chiefs of Kathiawar [currently Saurashtra region of Gujarat]. EDUCATION.


=== Awards ===
=== Awards ===
Best LAW and Order city – 2013<ref>[http://www.newsbullet.in/india/34-more/40068-list-of-winners-at-abp-news-best-city-awards List of winners at ABP News Best City Awards] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130309190402/http://www.newsbullet.in/india/34-more/40068-list-of-winners-at-abp-news-best-city-awards |date=9 March 2013 }}. Newsbullet.in (6 March 2013). Retrieved 28 July 2013.</ref>
Best LAW and Order city – 2013<ref>[http://www.newsbullet.in/india/34-more/40068-list-of-winners-at-abp-news-best-city-awards List of winners at ABP News Best City Awards] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130309190402/http://www.newsbullet.in/india/34-more/40068-list-of-winners-at-abp-news-best-city-awards |date=9 March 2013 }}. Newsbullet.in (6 March 2013). Retrieved 28 July 2013.</ref>
Best Housing & Transport City- 2015<ref>[https://www.narendramodi.in/india%E2%80%99s-best-cities-awards-gujarat-bags-five-awards-5122]</ref>
Best Housing & Transport City- 2015<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.narendramodi.in/india%E2%80%99s-best-cities-awards-gujarat-bags-five-awards-5122 |title=India's best cities Awards: Gujarat bags five awards |date=February 23, 2013 |website=narendramodi.in}}</ref>
Safe City Award for Rajkot Eye-Way Project 2018<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.rmc.gov.in/rmcwebsite/awards.aspx|title=RMC :: Rajkot Municipal Corporation|website=rmc.gov.in}}</ref>
Safe City Award for Rajkot Eye-Way Project 2018<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.rmc.gov.in/rmcwebsite/awards.aspx|title=RMC :: Rajkot Municipal Corporation|website=rmc.gov.in}}</ref>
Best city for Women Safety- 2013<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=http://www.searchthereal.com/rajkot-wins-abp-news-award-2013/|title=Rajkot Wins ABP News Award – 2013. &#124; Search The Real}}</ref>
Best city for Women Safety- 2013<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=http://www.searchthereal.com/rajkot-wins-abp-news-award-2013/|title=Rajkot Wins ABP News Award – 2013. &#124; Search The Real|date=29 March 2013 }}</ref>
Best City Cleanliness and Sanitation- 2013<ref name="auto"/>
Best City Cleanliness and Sanitation- 2013<ref name="auto"/>
National Winner of WWF's One Planet City Challenge 2018<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwfindia.org/about_wwf/reducing_footprint/cce/?17681/Smart-City-of-Rajkot-declared-the-National-Winner-of-WWFs-One-Planet-City-Challenge-2018|title=Smart City of Rajkot declared the National Winner of WWF's One Planet City Challenge 2018 &#124; WWF India|website=wwfindia.org}}</ref>
National Winner of WWF's One Planet City Challenge 2018<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwfindia.org/about_wwf/reducing_footprint/cce/?17681/Smart-City-of-Rajkot-declared-the-National-Winner-of-WWFs-One-Planet-City-Challenge-2018|title=Smart City of Rajkot declared the National Winner of WWF's One Planet City Challenge 2018 &#124; WWF India|website=wwfindia.org}}</ref>
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=== Performing arts ===
=== Performing arts ===
Rajkot is a major regional centre for the arts, with many venues for the performing arts in the city. Hemu Gadhvi Natyagraha,<ref>[http://sargamclub.org/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37&Itemid=55 Sargam Club – Hemu Gadhvi Natyagraha] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727235124/http://sargamclub.org/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37&Itemid=55 |date=27 July 2011 }}. Retrieved 13 January 2008</ref> one of the first non-profit regional theatres, is rich with history and dedicated to the Gujarati Play.
Rajkot is a major regional centre for the arts, with many venues for the performing arts in the city. [[Hemu Gadhavi]] Natyagraha,<ref>[http://sargamclub.org/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37&Itemid=55 Sargam Club – Hemu Gadhvi Natyagraha] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727235124/http://sargamclub.org/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37&Itemid=55 |date=27 July 2011 }}. Retrieved 13 January 2008</ref> one of the first non-profit regional theatres, is rich with history and dedicated to the Gujarati Play.


=== Music ===
=== Music ===
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The newly constructed 2nd International Cricket Stadium situated in Rajkot, Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, formerly known as Khandheri Cricket Stadium, is a cricket stadium in Khandheri, about 15 kilometers outside Rajkot, India. The Stadium has a capacity of 28,000 to 32,000 spectators. In this cricket stadium, Day/Night matches can now also be played. The stadium hosted its 1st International Cricket Match played on 11 January 2013 between India and England.
The newly constructed 2nd International Cricket Stadium situated in Rajkot, Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, formerly known as Khandheri Cricket Stadium, is a cricket stadium in Khandheri, about 15 kilometers outside Rajkot, India. The Stadium has a capacity of 28,000 to 32,000 spectators. In this cricket stadium, Day/Night matches can now also be played. The stadium hosted its 1st International Cricket Match played on 11 January 2013 between India and England.
The stadium will part of a larger sports complex that will include venues for other sports such as badminton, basketball, and volleyball. It will host Saurashtra Cricket Association matches along with Madhavrao Sindhia Cricket Ground.
The stadium will part of a larger sports complex that will include venues for other sports such as badminton, basketball, and volleyball. It will host Saurashtra Cricket Association matches along with Madhavrao Sindhia Cricket Ground.
Rajkot has produced cricketers such as [[Karsan Ghavri]] and [[Cheteshwar Pujara]] who have been members of the Indian cricket team. Rajkot has many other cricket grounds around city, including Railway Cricket Ground and [[Rajkumar College, Rajkot|Rajkumar College South Ground]]. Apart from cricket, other sports such as hockey, association football, volleyball, badminton, tennis, table-tennis, chess, swimming, and squash are rapidly growing popular in the city. <ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Sports Activities in Rajkot, Cricket in Rajkot, Rajkot Stadiums|url=https://www.rajkotonline.in/city-guide/sports-in-rajkot|access-date=2021-05-23|website=www.rajkotonline.in}}</ref> There has been a significant increase in recent years in the number of private sports clubs, gymkhanas, and gymnasiums. Kathiawar gymkhana, indoor stadium, and swimming pools of [[Rajkot Municipal Corporation]] are major sports clubs in the city. Recently, the Gujarat Hockey Team (Under 14) was assembled with all 16 players coming from Rajkot. A new modernized cricket ground is even under construction at the outskirts. There are numerous swimming pools too. Rajkot Municipal Corporation also owns a 9-hole golf course at Ishwaria. It is maintained by Green Meadows Golf Club.<ref>[http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/All-of-U14-Gujarat-Hockey-Team-made-up-of-Rajkot-players/265310/ Gujarat Hockey Team U14] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090209044757/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/All-of-U14-Gujarat-Hockey-Team-made-up-of-Rajkot-players/265310/ |date=9 February 2009 }}. Retrieved 28 January 2008</ref>
Rajkot has produced cricketers such as [[Karsan Ghavri]] and [[Cheteshwar Pujara]] who have been members of the Indian cricket team. Rajkot has many other cricket grounds around city, including Railway Cricket Ground and [[Rajkumar College, Rajkot|Rajkumar College South Ground]]. Apart from cricket, other sports such as hockey, association football, volleyball, badminton, tennis, table-tennis, chess, swimming, and squash are rapidly growing popular in the city.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Sports Activities in Rajkot, Cricket in Rajkot, Rajkot Stadiums|url=https://www.rajkotonline.in/city-guide/sports-in-rajkot|access-date=2021-05-23|website=www.rajkotonline.in}}</ref> There has been a significant increase in recent years in the number of private sports clubs, gymkhanas, and gymnasiums. Kathiawar gymkhana, indoor stadium, and swimming pools of [[Rajkot Municipal Corporation]] are major sports clubs in the city. Recently, the Gujarat Hockey Team (Under 14) was assembled with all 16 players coming from Rajkot. A new modernized cricket ground is even under construction at the outskirts. There are numerous swimming pools too. Rajkot Municipal Corporation also owns a 9-hole golf course at Ishwaria. It is maintained by Green Meadows Golf Club.<ref>[http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/All-of-U14-Gujarat-Hockey-Team-made-up-of-Rajkot-players/265310/ Gujarat Hockey Team U14] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090209044757/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/All-of-U14-Gujarat-Hockey-Team-made-up-of-Rajkot-players/265310/ |date=9 February 2009 }}. Retrieved 28 January 2008</ref>


In 2016 and 2017, a franchise from [[Rajkot Intex IPL team|Rajkot]] played in [[Indian Premier League]]. The franchise was owned by [[Intex Technologies]].
In 2016 and 2017, a franchise from [[Rajkot Intex IPL team|Rajkot]] played in [[Indian Premier League]]. The franchise was owned by [[Intex Technologies]].
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Rajkot was formerly the leading centre in India in the field of diesel engine and submersible pumps. Submersible pumps are still manufactured in the city and marketed throughout India, with some of the larger manufacturers also exporting them.
Rajkot was formerly the leading centre in India in the field of diesel engine and submersible pumps. Submersible pumps are still manufactured in the city and marketed throughout India, with some of the larger manufacturers also exporting them.
== Infrastructure ==
=== Rajkot Greenfield Smart City ===
The city involves development of a Green Field Area covering approximately 930 acres of land with an estimated project cost of Rs 2100 cr. The project is envisaged to have world class, Smart physical infrastructure with utilities that are environment friendly, sustainable, functionally smart and technology driven.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rajkot Smart City Masterplan Under Smart Cities Mission, Govt. of India – INI Design Studio |url=https://www.inidesignstudio.com/portfolio/rajkot-smart-city-masterplan-under-smart-cities-mission-govt-of-india/ |access-date=2023-02-12 |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Law and government==
==Law and government==
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| title = City Mayor
| title = City Mayor
| years = Jun 2018–present
| years = Jun 2021–present
| before = Jaimanbhai Upadhyay
| before = Binaben Acharya
| after = Binaben Acharya
| after = Pradip Dav
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| title = City Police Commissioner
| years = August 2018–present
| years = MAY 2022–present
| before = Anupam Singh Gehlot
| before = IPS Manoj Agrawal
| after = Manoj Agarwal
| after = IPS Raju Bhargava
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===Aviation===
===Aviation===
[[File:Rajkot airport apron.jpg|thumb|An aircraft and refuelling truck on the apron at Rajkot Airport]][[Rajkot Airport]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.airportsindia.org.in/allAirports/rajkot.jsp|title=Airports Authority of India|access-date=27 July 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150510102701/http://www.airportsindia.org.in/allAirports/rajkot.jsp|archive-date=10 May 2015}}</ref> is located at a short distance from the city and can be accessed by cab and auto rickshaw services. There are two daily flights to [[Mumbai]], served by [[Air India]]. Spicejet started its services from Mumbai to Rajkot on 27 October 2019. Air India started the Rajkot New Delhi flight from 15 February 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Daily-Rajkot-Delhi-Air-India-flight-from-February-15/articleshow/45959762.cms|title=Daily Rajkot-Delhi Air India flight from February 15|work=The Times of India|access-date=27 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150721055706/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Daily-Rajkot-Delhi-Air-India-flight-from-February-15/articleshow/45959762.cms|archive-date=21 July 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> One more daily flight from and to New Delhi has been started by Air India from 1 August 2019. Now the government had also made the decisions to built international airport in Rajkot namely [[Rajkot Greenfield Airport]] which currently under the construction. More flights are being added by SpiceJet and IndiGo airlines in 2021 to new destinations like Bangalore, Hyderabad and Goa.
[[File:Rajkot airport apron.jpg|thumb|An aircraft and refuelling truck on the apron at Rajkot Airport]][[Rajkot Airport]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.airportsindia.org.in/allAirports/rajkot.jsp|title=Airports Authority of India|access-date=27 July 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150510102701/http://www.airportsindia.org.in/allAirports/rajkot.jsp|archive-date=10 May 2015}}</ref> is located at a short distance from the city and can be accessed by cab and auto rickshaw services. There are two daily flights to [[Mumbai]], served by [[Air India]]. Spicejet started its services from Mumbai to Rajkot on 27 October 2019. Air India started the Rajkot New Delhi flight from 15 February 2015.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Daily-Rajkot-Delhi-Air-India-flight-from-February-15/articleshow/45959762.cms|title=Daily Rajkot-Delhi Air India flight from February 15|work=The Times of India|access-date=27 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150721055706/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Daily-Rajkot-Delhi-Air-India-flight-from-February-15/articleshow/45959762.cms|archive-date=21 July 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> One more daily flight from and to New Delhi has been started by Air India from 1 August 2019. Now the government had also made the decisions to built international airport in Rajkot namely [[Rajkot Greenfield Airport]], at Hirasar, Gujarat which is currently under the construction. More flights are being added by SpiceJet and IndiGo airlines in 2021 to new destinations like Bangalore, Hyderabad and Goa.


==Media and communications==
==Media and communications==
State-owned [[All India Radio]] has a local station and has FM channel 102.4 [[Vividh Bharati]] in Rajkot which transmits various programs of mass interest.
State-owned [[All India Radio]] has a local station and has FM channel 102.4 [[Vividh Bharati]] in Rajkot which transmits various programs of mass interest.
 
Rajkot Also  has Private Local news Media <ref>[https://satyamanthan.in/ Satyamanthan Gujarati Newspaper સત્યમંથન અખબાર]</ref> and Digital website.
Private FM stations like [[Radio Mirchi]] 98.3 FM , [[Red FM 93.5]], [[Big 92.7 FM]] and 94.3 MY FM also serve the people of Rajkot with excellent entertainment and events.
Private FM stations like [[Radio Mirchi]] 98.3 FM, [[Red FM 93.5]], [[Big 92.7 FM]] and 94.3 MY FM also serve the people of Rajkot with excellent entertainment and events.


==Education==
==Education==
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Rajkot is famous for providing education to Mahatma Gandhi (Gandhiji), at the [[Alfred High School, Rajkot|Alfred High School]]. A number of schools in the city are run by Rajkot Municipal Corporation. They include 20 schools and learning centres,<ref>[http://www.rmc.gov.in/rti/School%20Board_RTI_2007.pdf RMC School Board RTI] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080229133950/http://www.rmc.gov.in/rti/School%20Board_RTI_2007.pdf |date=29 February 2008 }}. Retrieved 13 January 2008</ref> which consist of 3 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 4 junior high schools, 4 senior high schools, 1 education centre, and 1 special school.<ref>[http://www.rmc.gov.in/rti/highschool/1.pdf RMC Highschools] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080229133951/http://www.rmc.gov.in/rti/highschool/1.pdf |date=29 February 2008 }}. Retrieved 13 January 2008</ref> There are also some self-financed public schools. There are two schools offering international curriculum: [https://www.northstar.edu.in/ The Northstar School], which offers [https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/ Cambridge Assessment International Education] and The Galaxy School (TGS) which offers the [[International Baccalaureate Program]]. Rajkot is home to [[Rajkumar College, Rajkot]], also known as RKC, which is one of the oldest schools of India. RKC is the oldest of the Chiefs' schools of India similar to [[Mayo College]] at [[Ajmer]] and [[Daly College]] at [[Indore]] where royals used to study. RKC was specially established for the princes of Kathiawar. Saint paul is also a renowned school affiliated to ICSE curriculum
Rajkot is famous for providing education to Mahatma Gandhi (Gandhiji), at the [[Alfred High School, Rajkot|Alfred High School]]. A number of schools in the city are run by Rajkot Municipal Corporation. They include 20 schools and learning centres,<ref>[http://www.rmc.gov.in/rti/School%20Board_RTI_2007.pdf RMC School Board RTI] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080229133950/http://www.rmc.gov.in/rti/School%20Board_RTI_2007.pdf |date=29 February 2008 }}. Retrieved 13 January 2008</ref> which consist of 3 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 4 junior high schools, 4 senior high schools, 1 education centre, and 1 special school.<ref>[http://www.rmc.gov.in/rti/highschool/1.pdf RMC Highschools] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080229133951/http://www.rmc.gov.in/rti/highschool/1.pdf |date=29 February 2008 }}. Retrieved 13 January 2008</ref> There are also some self-financed public schools. Rajkot is home to [[Rajkumar College, Rajkot]], also known as RKC, which is one of the oldest schools of India. RKC is the oldest of the Chiefs' schools of India similar to [[Mayo College]] at [[Ajmer]] and [[Daly College]] at [[Indore]] where royals used to study. RKC was specially established for the princes of Kathiawar.


Rajkot also has the Union Government HRD Ministry run [[Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya]], now shifted to Jamnagar highway premise. Earlier it 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 [[Central Board of Secondary Education|CBSE]] Board affiliated, residential school for girls and boys, providing education to those selected at the Class VI level all India entrance test.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.navodaya.nic.in|title=NVS|access-date=27 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150726233721/http://www.navodaya.nic.in/|archive-date=26 July 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.jnvmudgal.gov.in/Application/ApplnEng.pdf |title=Application form for Navodaya |access-date=12 October 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721160001/http://www.jnvmudgal.gov.in/Application/ApplnEng.pdf |archive-date=21 July 2011 |url-status=live  }}</ref>
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 [[Central Board of Secondary Education|CBSE]] Board affiliated, residential school for girls and boys, providing education to those selected at the Class VI level all India entrance test.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://navodaya.gov.in|title=NVS|access-date=27 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150726233721/http://www.navodaya.nic.in/|archive-date=26 July 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.jnvmudgal.gov.in/Application/ApplnEng.pdf |title=Application form for Navodaya |access-date=12 October 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721160001/http://www.jnvmudgal.gov.in/Application/ApplnEng.pdf |archive-date=21 July 2011 |url-status=live  }}</ref>


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]] (RKU),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rku.ac.in|title=RK University – First step to success|access-date=27 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150805043317/http://rku.ac.in/|archive-date=5 August 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Atmiya University]] and [[Marwadi University]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.marwadiuniversity.ac.in/|title=MU{{!}} Believing in 360-degree education. {{!}}Best College in Rajkot{{!}}No-1 Rank in Gujarat|website=www.marwadiuniversity.ac.in|access-date=16 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170316204252/https://www.marwadiuniversity.ac.in/|archive-date=16 March 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> The city has 12 engineering colleges. It has a Performing Arts College (Vocal, Classical dance, Tabla Vadan etc.) opposite Hemu Gadhvi Natya Gruh. The Saurashtra University is the city's public university. It is spread across approximately {{convert|410|acre|km2}} of green land with 28 post-graduation departments.<ref>[http://www.saurashtrauniversity.edu/about_uni.htm About Saurashtra University] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080103031959/http://www.saurashtrauniversity.edu/about_uni.htm |date=3 January 2008 }}. Retrieved 13 January 2008</ref>
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]] (RKU),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rku.ac.in|title=RK University – First step to success|access-date=27 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150805043317/http://rku.ac.in/|archive-date=5 August 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Atmiya University]] and [[Marwadi University]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.marwadiuniversity.ac.in/|title=MU{{!}} Believing in 360-degree education. {{!}}Best College in Rajkot{{!}}No-1 Rank in Gujarat|website=www.marwadiuniversity.ac.in|access-date=16 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170316204252/https://www.marwadiuniversity.ac.in/|archive-date=16 March 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> The city has 12 engineering colleges. It has a Performing Arts College (Vocal, Classical dance, Tabla Vadan etc.) opposite [[Hemu Gadhavi|Hemu Gadhvi Natya Gruh]]. The Saurashtra University is the city's public university. It is spread across approximately {{convert|410|acre|km2}} of green land with 28 post-graduation departments.<ref>[http://www.saurashtrauniversity.edu/about_uni.htm About Saurashtra University] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080103031959/http://www.saurashtrauniversity.edu/about_uni.htm |date=3 January 2008 }}. Retrieved 13 January 2008</ref>


[[AIIMS Rajkot]], an [[All India Institutes of Medical Sciences|AIIMS]] institute has started its medical college with its inaugural batch of MBBS Students in December 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-21|title=Academic session of first batch of AIIMS Rajkot starts|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/guj-academic-session-of-first-batch-of-aiims-rajkot-starts/story-Vr1nq4RJJWe8qq3aATFeiP.html|access-date=2021-01-02|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-31|title=PM Modi lays foundation stone of AIIMS Rajkot, says India emerged as nerve centre of global health|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pm-modi-lays-foundation-stone-of-aiims-rajkot/story-6jXlTkRJsHxDENAm0kPYmL.html|access-date=2021-01-02|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>
[[AIIMS Rajkot]], an [[All India Institutes of Medical Sciences|AIIMS]] institute has started its medical college with its inaugural batch of MBBS Students in December 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-21|title=Academic session of first batch of AIIMS Rajkot starts|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/guj-academic-session-of-first-batch-of-aiims-rajkot-starts/story-Vr1nq4RJJWe8qq3aATFeiP.html|access-date=2021-01-02|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-31|title=PM Modi lays foundation stone of AIIMS Rajkot, says India emerged as nerve centre of global health|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pm-modi-lays-foundation-stone-of-aiims-rajkot/story-6jXlTkRJsHxDENAm0kPYmL.html|access-date=2021-01-02|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
*[http://www.apmcrajkot.com/daily_rates/ Rajkot Marketing Yard Daily Rates]
*[[List of cities in India]]
*[[List of cities in India]]
*[[List of million-plus cities in India]]
*[[List of million-plus cities in India]]
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* [http://www.rmc.gov.in Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC)]
* [http://www.rmc.gov.in Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC)]
* [http://www.rajkotuda.com/ Rajkot Urban Development Authority (RUDA)]
* [http://www.rajkotuda.com/ Rajkot Urban Development Authority (RUDA)]
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