Rajpipla

Rajpipla is a city and a municipality in the Narmada district in the Indian state of Gujarat.[1]

Rajpipla

Nandod
Town
Rajpipla
Location in Gujarat, India
Rajpipla
Rajpipla (India)
Coordinates: 21°52′14″N 73°30′10″E
Country India
StateGujarat
DistrictNarmada
Government
 • Member of ParliamentRamsinh Rathva
Elevation
148 m (486 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total34,923
Languages
 • OfficialGujarati, Hindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationGJ 22
Websitegujaratindia.com
Flag of the Kingdom of Rajpipla

It was the capital of the former Kingdom of Rajpipla.

Geography

Rajpipla is located at 21.78°N 73.57°E / 21.78; 73.57.[2] It has an average elevation of 148 metres (485 feet).

History
See also: Rajpipla State

Rajpipla was known as Nandipuri during the rule of Gurjara kings, when it was the capital of the Lata kingdom. A later form of the name Nandol and Nandod have also been in use in medieval times.[3]

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[4] Rajpipla had a population of 34,923. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Rajpipla has an average literacy rate of 97%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 92%, and female literacy is 91%. In Rajpipla, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. Rajpipla is one of the most literate towns of Gujarat.

References
  1. "Gujarat: Government plans airport at Rajpipla for better connectivity with Statue of Unity".
  2. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Rajpipla
  3. Vallabh Vidyanagar Research Bulletin, Volume 1, Issues 1-2, 1957, p. 36.
  4. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.


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