Rajkot
Rajkot is a city in Gujarat state of India. It has a population of over a million and the fourth largest city in the state. It used to be the capital of the princely state of Saurashtra.[1]
Gujarati: રાજકોટ | |
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Coordinates: 22°18′14″N 70°48′08″E / 22.3039°N 70.8022°ECoordinates: 22°18′14″N 70°48′08″E / 22.3039°N 70.8022°E | |
Country | India |
State | Gujarat |
Government | |
• Type | Municipality |
• Mayor | Pradip Dav |
Area | |
• Total | 686 km2 (265 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 1,286,678 |
• Density | 1,875.6/km2 (4,858/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
Climate | BSk |
Website | www |
Rajkot Media
An aerial image of the Aji River that flows through the city of Rajkot