Gondal (India)

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native_name = Gondal
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latd = 21.97 | longd = 70.8
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state_name = Gujarat
district = Rajkot
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altitude = 132
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 95,991
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Gondal is a city and a municipality in Rajkot district in the Indian state Gujarat. It was one of the eight first class princely states of Kathiawar Agency during Bombay Presidency. The current population of town is around 200,000.

The Gondal state was founded in 1634 AD, the Gondal town lies on the banks of "Gondali" river.

=Historical places of Gondal=

The Riverside Palace was built in 1875 AD by "Maharajah Bhagwat Sinhji" for his son "Yuvraj Bhojraji", which is groomed be lawns and gardens, and has marvelously appointed sitting arrangement — the "living room" is furnished in typical colonial style with chandelier, antique wooden furniture and sofas; where as the "Indian room" decorated with beadwork, brassware and paintings.

The Naulakha Palace is the oldest extant palace in Gondal, dating back to the 17th Century. It has legendary stone carvings with exquisite "jharokhas" (balconies), a fabulous pillared courtyard, delicately carved arches, and a unique spiral staircase. The large chandelier-lit "durbar" hall (court house) witnesses stuffed panthers, gilt wooden furniture, and antique mirrors. The Private palace museum displays an impressive display of silver caskets which were in the services of carrying messages and gifts for Maharajah Bhagwat Sinhji on his silver jubilee as ruler of Gondal.

The Huzoor Palace is the current royal residence, whose one wing is opened for public. It is known as the Orchard Palace because of its huge surroundings of fruit orchards, lawns and gardens. The Room of miniatures is a splendid sitting room with a collection of miniature paintings, brass, and antique furniture.

The Royal Garages have an extensive collection of vintage and classic cars.

Geography

Gondal is located at coord|21.97|N|70.8|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/9/Gondal.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Gondal] ] It has an average elevation of 132 metres (433 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Gondal had a population of 95,991. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Gondal has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 68%. In Gondal, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Culture and economy

The people of the Gondal, like in most of the other parts of Saurashtra, are considered relatively religious. Some of the famous Dargahs are those of Hazrat Maa Saheb Maa,Hazrat Gulabshah peer qutbe Gondal,Hazrat Haji Moosa bawa,Hazrat Ashaba peer ; and temples include "Akshar Mandir" (BAPS Swaminarayan), and "Bhuvneshwari Mandir".

The main economic impetus is through various small businesses including jewelry designers, timber trading, and various hardware enterprises. The market for most commodities is located mainly in two areas known as Nani Bazaar (literally, small market) and Moti Bazaar (literally, large market). Transportation to the from the city from other parts of the country is primarily by road and rail. Gondal is very well known for its Red Chilly, Cotton, Ground nut. Gondal is Largest producer of Ground nut oil in gujarat.it has nearly 300-500 oil mills. Gondal has two Ayurvedic medicine manufacturers exporting to various foreign countries. There is extensive farming in the outskirts of Gondal though availability of sufficient water can be a problem as is common in the rest of Gujarat.

The main residential areas in Gondal include G.Parekh street, Chunara street,Khandheria street,Gundala street,Mahadevwadi,"Bhojarajapara", "Housing Board", "Station Plot", "Gundala Road","Yoginagar" and "Khodiyar Nagar" .

The Main Business areas in Gondal include "Town Hall", "Nani Bazaar", "Moti Bazaar" " Kadiyalane " "Bus stand road".

Gardens and Park include "Tulsi Baugh", "Ashapura Gardens".

The marketing yard here is one of the biggest in the kathiawar region. Gondal is growing bigger in trading of cotton. Many Ginning and pressing industries are developing here.

ee also

*Bhagvatsingh of Gondal

References

External links

* [http://www.marugondal.com/ Portal of Gondal]
* [http://www.gondalonline.com/ Portal of Gondal Business www.gondalonline.com by SMART COMPUTER ACADEY ( CHAITANYA NATHWANI ) ]

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