Rajpipla

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

Rajpipla
Nandod
Town
Rajpipla is located in Gujarat
Rajpipla
Rajpipla
Location in Gujarat, India
Rajpipla is located in India
Rajpipla
Rajpipla
Rajpipla (India)
Coordinates: 21°52′14″N 73°30′10″E
Country India
StateGujarat
DistrictNarmada
Population
 (2011)
  Total34,845
Languages
  OfficialGujarati, Hindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationGJ-22
Websitegujaratindia.com

It was the capital of the former Kingdom of Rajpipla.

Name

Bhil population gave it the name Rajpipla for the ruler resided first under a pipal tree[2]

Geography

Rajpipla is located at 21.78°N 73.57°E / 21.78; 73.57.[3] It has an average elevation of 148 metres (485 feet).

History

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.[4]

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[5] 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.

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