- Rajula
Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Rajula | type = city | latd = 21.05 | longd = 71.43
locator_position = right | state_name = Gujarat
district = Amreli
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altitude = 41
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 32,393| population_density =
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footnotes =Rajula is a city and a
municipality inAmreli district in theIndia n state ofGujarat .Geography
Rajula is located at coord|21.05|N|71.43|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/9/Rajula.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Rajula] ] . It has an average elevation of 41
metre s (134 feet).Demographics
As of 2001 Indiacensus [GR|India] , Rajula had a population of 32,393. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Rajula has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 55%. In Rajula, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.Tourism
* Babariyadhar (Somnath Temple)
* Jogidas Horse Footprint(Babariyadhar)
* Dhareshwar
* Tulsi Baugh
* Pipavav Port
* Cement Factory
* Maruti Dham
* Kumbhnath-Sukhnath
* Stone Mines
* Gaytri mandir
* Bhim's Eyes
* BAPS Swaminarayan mandir
* Varah Swarup (20 km)
* Tower Clock
* Gopal's Home
* UltraTech Cement Ltd.
* Dharnath Temple
* chamunda mataji's tampal,janjaradaDhareshwar
The temple of Lord Shiva, which is situated 3 miles away from Rajula is very beautiful. its is assumed to be established by Bhim (one of the character from Mahabharata).
Education
Rajula is a main municipal center in the district and main educational center in the area. The main educational institutes in Rajula are,
* SHREE SWAMINARAYAN GURUKUL. near S.T.workshop. rajula.
* Shri J. A. Sanghvi High School (Ashwin kalsaria)
* T.J.B.S. Girls High School
* Collage for Arts, Commerce and Education
* SNDT Women's B. Ed. Cllage.Transportation
The city is well connected to other major cities of Gujarat such as Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Surat and Bhavnagar etc. by Bus services operated by private and state-owned transport corporations. Rajula is situated on the national highway No. 8 E. This highway connects Bhavnagar with Somnath.
Economy
The city is well known for its stone mines, the stone and its products is exported to many places in the country. Its economy mainly depends on the agriculture, crops such as groundnut, cotton, and onion is popular among the farmers.
Music
Dwarkesh joshiComposer,Music Arennger&Programer.
References
by Dhaval Joshi
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