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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name = Upleta | | name = Upleta | ||
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| other_name = | | other_name = | ||
| nickname = | | nickname = | ||
| settlement_type = city | | settlement_type = city | ||
| image_skyline = | | image_skyline = File:Taluka.jpg | ||
| image_alt = | | image_alt = | ||
| image_caption = | | image_caption = Taluka School, Upleta | ||
| pushpin_map = India Gujarat | | pushpin_map = India Gujarat#India3 | ||
| pushpin_label_position = right | | pushpin_label_position = right | ||
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Gujarat, India | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Gujarat, India | ||
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| coordinates = {{coord|21.73|N|70.28|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
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| latNS = N | |||
| longd = 70.28 | |||
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| longEW = E | |||
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| subdivision_type = Country | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
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| subdivision_name = India | ||
| subdivision_type1 = ] | | subdivision_type1 = ] | ||
| subdivision_name1 = ] | | subdivision_name1 = ] | ||
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| elevation_footnotes = | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_m = 39 | | elevation_m = 39 | ||
| population_total = |
| population_total = 58,775 | ||
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| population_as_of = 2011 | ||
| population_rank = | | population_rank = | ||
| population_density_km2 = auto | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| population_demonym = | | population_demonym = | ||
| population_footnotes = <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=524098 | title=Madhya Pradesh (23) | publisher=Census of India | access-date=21 January 2019}}</ref> | |||
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| demographics_type1 = Languages | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| demographics1_title1 = Official | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
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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> | |||
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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|}}. |
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 ]. | ||
⚫ | ==Demographics== | ||
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 skyline of buildings, Upleta is quite picturesque.{{citation needed|date=April 2013}} The Jain temple, mosque and the temple of ''Mojeshwar Mahadev'' are some major attractions. It is famous for its water-supply tank in old Darbargadh, because it is unique to 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 very well maintained road system. | |||
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== | ||
In the middle of the city, there is a statue of ''Maharaja Bhagvadsinghji''. This area is called ''bapu na bavla chow''. | |||
⚫ | 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. | ||
==History== | |||
The Upleta (UA) Railway station has daily connectivity between Porbandar, Rajkot and Somnath. Also one weekly train to ]. | |||
Along with ] and ], Upleta was one of the major towns of the Gujarat state. Until its independence, it was formally ruled by Gondal Maharaja. | |||
== Places To Visit == | |||
⚫ | ==Demographics== | ||
{{As of|2001}} India ],<ref>{{GR|India}}</ref> Upleta had a population of 56,354. The population is mainly a mixture of Hindus and Muslims. Males constitute 51% and females 49% of the population. 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. | |||
==Education== | |||
* Upleta features the Municipal College for Arts and Commerce, also known as Manchali by Students.<ref>http://www.municollegeupleta.org/</ref> | |||
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⚫ | ==Transport== | ||
===Air=== | |||
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=== BAPS Shree Swaminarayan Mandir === | |||
===Road=== | |||
Behind Bus Station, Dhank Road, Vardhmannagar 2, Upleta, Gujarat 360490. | |||
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=== Pancheshwar Mahadev Temple === | |||
===Railway=== | |||
Upleta Patanvav Road, on the bank of Moj River, Upleta. | |||
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. | |||
=== Shree Brahmchari Bapu Place === | |||
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 Gadha Road, Gadha na Paro, Upleta. | |||
==References== | == References == | ||
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City in Gujarat, India
Upleta | |
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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 |
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.
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