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'''Upleta''' is a city and a ] in ] in the ]n ] of ].
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}}'''Upleta''' is a city and ] in the ] of the ] of ], India.<ref name="Master Village Report, Gujarat">{{cite web |url=http://nlrmp.nic.in/faces/masterReport/mastervillageReport.xhtml?distcodefromdistform=476 |title= Master Village Report, Gujarat, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India |website=Nlrmp.nic.in |access-date= 19 January 2017}}</ref>
It contains within it two towns and 49 villages.


==Geography== == Geography ==
Upleta is located at {{coor d|21.73|N|70.28|E|}}<ref></ref>. It has an average elevation of 39 ]s (127 ]). Upleta is located at {{Coord|21.73|N|70.28|E|}}. It is about {{convert|19|km|mi}} from ], in the Rajkot district of Gujarat, on the banks of the ].

Upleta is a town located about 19 km from ], in the ] District of ], on the banks of the Moj River. With its high fort wall, huge bastions, gates and small ghats and the skyline of the buildings, Upleta has a picturesque composition. Some major points of attraction here are a mosque, a Jain temple, and a temple of Mojeshwar Mahadev. It was famous for its water-supply tank in old Darbargadh which was unique for its era. The Darbargadh, now a police station, is enclosed within a fortified campus. Upleta has a high-quality drainage system, which helps to prevent flooding during monsoon season. The city is also well-known for its high-quality road system.

In the middle of the city there is a ststue of ''Maharaja Bhagvadsinghji''. This area is called ''Bapu Na Bavla''(statue) ''chowk''.

'''Main Areas:'''
* Jirapa Plot
* Darbargadh
* Dwarkadhish Society
* Panch-hatdi
* Kolki Road and its societies
* Kadi


==Demographics== ==Demographics==
] India ]<ref>{{GR|India}}</ref>, Upleta had a population of 56,354. The population is mainly a mixture of Hindu and Muslim. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Upleta has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 65%. In Upleta, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. As of the 2011 India ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Upleta had a population of 58,775. 51% of the population was male and 49% female. Upleta has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. The male literacy rate is 76% and the female literacy rate is 65%. In Upleta, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.


==Transport==
It was formerly ruled by Gondal Maharaja before independence. Along with Gondal, Dhoraji it was one of the major towns of Gondal state.
Rajkot and Porbandar are the nearest ]. Jamnagar is also near by airport around 100&nbsp;km.


Residents of Upleta have easy access to a nearby highway, ].It is now part of National Highway 47 (India) in new numbering. It connects the cities of Upleta with ], ], ], ] and ]. The State Transport Corporation and private bus operators provide bus services between the cities.
Major crops are groundnuts and cotton.


The Upleta (UA) Railway station has daily connectivity between Porbandar, Rajkot and Somnath. Also one weekly train to ].
==Education==
'''Main Schools'''
* Shri Vallabh Vidyalaya (higher secondary, secondary) - 8th-10th grade for boys only; 11th-12th for both girls and boys.


== Places To Visit ==
* Late Shri V.P.Ghetia (higher secondary, secondary) - 8th-10th grade for boys only; 11th-12th for both girls and boys.


=== BAPS Shree Swaminarayan Mandir ===
*V.V.Mandir (higher secondary, secondary) An arts and commerce school for boys only.
Behind Bus Station, Dhank Road, Vardhmannagar 2, Upleta, Gujarat 360490.


=== Pancheshwar Mahadev Temple ===
==Transportation==
Upleta Patanvav Road, on the bank of Moj River, Upleta.
'''Rail:'''
Upleta Railway Station is on the Porbandar-Bhavnagar railway line. It is under the administrative control of the Western Railways. The station is located about 19 km from Dhoraji. The nearest main station to the west is Wansjaliya Railway Station; to the east, Jetalsar Junction Railway Station is the nearest main station.


=== Shree Brahmchari Bapu Place ===
'''Airport:'''
Upleta Gadha Road, Gadha na Paro, Upleta.
Nearest airport: Rajkot Airport.


== References ==
'''Bus:'''
{{Reflist}}
Upleta Bus Station is located in Rajkot District, Gujarat. Upleta is on National Highway 8B. The station connects Upleta with Rajkot, Jamjodhpur, Gondal and Jetpur.


==References== ==External links==
<references/>
;Gujarat Popular Website
* *
{{Rajkot district}}
{{Authority control}}


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Latest revision as of 03:31, 1 October 2023

City in Gujarat, India
Upleta
city
Taluka School, UpletaTaluka School, Upleta
Upleta is located in GujaratUpletaUpletaLocation in Gujarat, IndiaShow map of GujaratUpleta is located in IndiaUpletaUpletaUpleta (India)Show map of India
Coordinates: 21°44′N 70°17′E / 21.73°N 70.28°E / 21.73; 70.28
CountryIndia
StateGujarat
DistrictRajkot
Elevation39 m (128 ft)
Population
 • Total58,775
Languages
 • OfficialGujarati, Hindi, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN360 490
Telephone code2826
Vehicle registrationGJ 3
Websitegujaratindia.com

Upleta is a city and tehsil in the Rajkot district of the state of Gujarat, India.

It contains within it two towns and 49 villages.

Geography

Upleta is located at 21°44′N 70°17′E / 21.73°N 70.28°E / 21.73; 70.28. It is about 19 kilometres (12 mi) from Dhoraji, in the Rajkot district of Gujarat, on the banks of the Moj river.

Demographics

As of the 2011 India census, Upleta had a population of 58,775. 51% of the population was male and 49% female. Upleta has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. The male literacy rate is 76% and the female literacy rate is 65%. In Upleta, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Transport

Rajkot and Porbandar are the nearest airports. Jamnagar is also near by airport around 100 km.

Residents of Upleta have easy access to a nearby highway, National Highway 8B.It is now part of National Highway 47 (India) in new numbering. It connects the cities of Upleta with Rajkot, Porbandar, Jamnagar, Gondal and Jetpur. The State Transport Corporation and private bus operators provide bus services between the cities.

The Upleta (UA) Railway station has daily connectivity between Porbandar, Rajkot and Somnath. Also one weekly train to Santragachi Jn (SRC).

Places To Visit

BAPS Shree Swaminarayan Mandir

Behind Bus Station, Dhank Road, Vardhmannagar 2, Upleta, Gujarat 360490.

Pancheshwar Mahadev Temple

Upleta Patanvav Road, on the bank of Moj River, Upleta.

Shree Brahmchari Bapu Place

Upleta Gadha Road, Gadha na Paro, Upleta.

References

  1. "Madhya Pradesh (23)". Census of India. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
  2. "Master Village Report, Gujarat, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India". Nlrmp.nic.in. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
  3. "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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