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	{{Infobox settlement		{{Infobox settlement
	\| name = Upleta		\| name = Upleta
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	\| elevation_footnotes =		\| elevation_footnotes =
	\| elevation_m = 39		\| elevation_m = 39
	\| population_total = ~~55341~~		\| population_total = 58,775
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	\| area_code = 2826		\| area_code = 2826
	\| registration_plate = GJ 3		\| registration_plate = GJ 3
	\| website =		\| website = {{URL\|gujaratindia.com}}
	\| footnotes =		\| footnotes =
			}}'''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.
	'''Upleta''' is a city and a ] in ] in the ]n ] of ].

	==Geography==		== Geography ==
	Upleta is located at {{Coord\|21.73\|N\|70.28\|E\|}}.~~<ref>~~</ref>~~ It ~~has~~ an ~~average~~ ~~elevation~~ of 39 ~~metres~~ ~~(127 feet)~~.~~		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, small ghats and the skyline of the buildings, Upleta is quite picturesque. Some major attractions are a mosque, a Jain temple, and a temple of Mojeshwar Mahadev. It was famous for its water-supply tank in old Darbargadh, because it was unique for its era. The Darbargadh is enclosed within a fortified campus. Upleta has a high-quality drainage system, which helps 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 statue of ''Maharaja Bhagvadsinghji''. This area is called "bapu na bavla chowk".

	==Main areas==
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	* Aaradhan Society, ( Sandip Gorecha )
	* Bus stand chowk
	* Darbargadh
	* Tagor Marg
	* Sardar Society
	* Panch-hatdi
	* Kolki Road
	* Kadi plots
	* Suva Plot
	* Raj marg
	* Gandhi Chowk
	* Yadav Road
	* Jirapa Plots
	* Jawahar Society
	* Madina society, (MARKAZ NAGAR)
	* Raghuvir Bunglow area
	* Geetanjali Society
	* Swaminarayana Society
	* Dhank Ni Gari
	* natvar road
	* nagnath choc

	==Demographics==		==Demographics==
	{{As of~~\|2001}}~~ 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 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.
	* In early days after independence day and until late 1990s Upleta was a major shopping hub for the several nearby villages, where they came and shopped their groceries and other livelihood materials. It was also famous for its clothing shops and other garments. Villagers right from places like Kharachiya, Khajurda, Khatli, Kolki, Bhayavadar, Sodvadar, Timbdi, Roghel, Khijadia, Sajdiyali, Dhank,Nagvadar,Gadhethad, Khirsara, Chitravad, Charel, Arni, Supedi, Moti Marad, Nani Marad and several other villages used to come here and shop before other smaller towns were developed.

			The Upleta (UA) Railway station has daily connectivity between Porbandar, Rajkot and Somnath. Also one weekly train to ].
	==Business areas==
	* Main vegetable market is located near Gandhi Chowk which is well known for major attraction during Diwali.
	* Katleri Bazar is the favorite place for shoppers from nearby villagers for shopping of various household items.
	* Khadi Bhandar is a shop for hand woven items as khadi- described by ] as Swadeshi cloths. It is located behind vegetable market near Gandhi Chowk.
	* Upleta is well known for good Indian clothing in low prices. All types of fashionable Indian dresses can be purchased here also there are Jeweler's shop & jewellery market located nearby.
	* Pancheshwar Mahadeva Temple is located on the way to Patanvava.
	* Old Bus stand and Rajmarg are the places for sight seeing in Upleta.
	* 'Bapu na Bavla' Chowk known for Snacks, FastFood & Special Bhajiya (Pakodas) which are famous in here.

	]

	==Education==
	'''Main schools'''
	* DELTA SCIENCE ACADEMY- The Best school for 11th – 12th SCIENCE for boys and girls.
	* SUTARIYA SIR'S BIOLOGY CLASSES for SUB.: "BIOLOGY" (11th – 12th science) for boys and girls.

	* ADVANCE EDUCATION - The Best Classes for english, Std. 8th to 12th (sci./com.) for boys/girls.
	* GARALA CLASSES - The Best Classes for MATHS, Std. 8th to 12th (SCIENCE) for boys/girls.
	* Adarsh School (primary) - once known for its quality teachers and quality education.
	* Shree A.R Ghodasara Vidya Mandir,Behind ST bus station, Upleta.
	* MARKAZ PUBLIC SCHOOL,madeena society,memon colony,(CBSE English medium)
	* "Saint Mary's School ( English Medium ), Porbandar Road, Upleta
	* V.V.Mandir (higher secondary, secondary) An arts and commerce school for boys only.
	* Jamah Kanya Vidyalay for Girls (Higher secondary, secondary).
	* Mahila College for Atrs Commerce & Home Science only for Girls.
	* Municipal College for Arts n Commerece which is known as Manchali by Students.
	* Mohammad Dalla Primary & Girls' High School
	* Shri T.J Kanya Vidyalaya-8th-12 for girls only (Arts, Commerce)
	* The Mother's International School. Kolki Road, Upleta (Class Nursery to VIII ) English Medium
	The Mothe's Pride School, Kolki Road, Upleta (Class Nursery to VIII) Gujarati Medium
	* Shri Shahid V.J. Aparnathi Primary and Secondary School,Toliya Road,Upleta

	==Transport==
	===Air===
	] and ] are the nearest ].

			== Places To Visit ==
	===Road===
	Upleta is on ]. It connects Upleta with Rajkot, Porbandar, Jamnagar, ] and ]. State transport corporation and private bus operators provide bus services.

			=== BAPS Shree Swaminarayan Mandir ===
	===Railway===
			Behind Bus Station, Dhank Road, Vardhmannagar 2, Upleta, Gujarat 360490.
	Upleta railway station lies is on the Wansjaliya-Jetalsar railway line that connects with Rajkot, the nearest large city. Wansjaliya railway junction is west of Upleta and connects with ], ], ] and ]. Dhoraji railway station and Jetalsar railway junction are east of Upleta and connect with Rajkot. The railway line was ] like all other tracks in Saurashtra and converted to ] in 2011.

			=== Pancheshwar Mahadev Temple ===
	Bhayavadar, Upleta, Moti Paneli, Dhoraji etc. places, that are known for onion and other agricultural products, benefit from the coverted railway gauge in transportation of agricultural goods from this area.
			Upleta Patanvav Road, on the bank of Moj River, Upleta.

			=== Shree Brahmchari Bapu Place ===

			Upleta Gadha Road, Gadha na Paro, Upleta.


	==References==		== References ==
	{{~~reflist~~}}		{{Reflist}}

	==External links==		==External links==
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			{{Rajkot district}}
	*http://www.panoramio.com/photo/32111694
			{{Authority control}}
	*http://www.panoramio.com/photo/52201903
	* http://www.panoramio.com/photo/23940141?source=wapi&referrer=kh.google.com

	]		]

Latest revision as of 03:31, 1 October 2023

City in Gujarat, India

Upleta
city
Taluka School, Upleta
UpletaLocation in Gujarat, IndiaShow map of GujaratUpletaUpleta (India)Show map of India
Coordinates: 21°44′N 70°17′E / 21.73°N 70.28°E / 21.73; 70.28
Country	India
State	Gujarat
District	Rajkot
Elevation	39 m (128 ft)
Population
• Total	58,775
Languages
• Official	Gujarati, Hindi, English
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	360 490
Telephone code	2826
Vehicle registration	GJ 3
Website	gujaratindia.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

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

External links

Rajkot City Guide

v t e Populated places in Rajkot district
Cities and towns	Bhayavadar Dhoraji Gondal Jasdan Jetpur Kotharia Paddhari Rajkot Upleta Vasavad Virpur
Villages and settlements	Ajmer Ardoi Atkot Baldhoi Bhadla Bhadli Bhadva Bhoira Chitravav Devla Dolatpar Gundala gondal Hadmatiya JN. Halenda Jam Kandorna Jhilariya Kanavadala Keshwada Lapasari Lath Lilapur Moviya Nagvadar Nanamava Panchpipla Paneli Moti Patanvav Rampara Sardhar Supedi

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Cities and towns in Rajkot district