?Bhavnagar Gujarat • India
Bhavnagar
Coordinates: 21°46′N 72°09′E / 21.76, 72.15
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	53.30 km² (21 sq mi) • 24 m (79 ft)
District(s)	Bhavnagar
Population • Density	510,974 (2001) • 9,586 /km² (24,828 /sq mi)
Mayor	Mehul Vadodaria
Codes • Pincode • Telephone • Vehicle	• 364001 • +0278 • GJ 04

Coordinates: 21°46′N 72°09′E / 21.76, 72.15 Bhavnagar (Gujarati: ભાવનગર, Hindi: भावनगर, Bhāvnagar (help· info)) is a city in the Indian state of Gujarat. It was founded in 1723 AD by Bhavsinhji Gohil (1703-64 AD) and was named after its founder and ruler. It was capital of Bhavnagar State which was the first princely state to merge with the democratic Indian Union in 1948. This article is for the Indian state. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Image File history File links India_Gujarat_locator_map. ... Image File history File links Locator_Dot. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ... Location of Mirzapur and the 82. ... The geography of India is diverse, with landscape ranging from snow-capped mountain ranges to deserts, plains, rainforests, hills, and plateaus. ... Elevation histogram of the surface of the Earth – approximately 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water. ... The divisions of a district. ... Districts of Saurastra, Gujarat Bhavnagar is a peninsular district of Western Gujarat. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 - A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall appears in Seattles Magnuson Park, placed by an anonymous... Example of a PIN: The PIN code of Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh A Postal Index Number or PIN or Pincode is the post office numbering or post code system used by the Indian Postal Service. ... For the past decade or so, telecommunication activities have gained momentum in India. ... Licence plates on the back of a taxi in Kolkata. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... Gujarati (ગુજરાતી GujÇŽrātÄ«; also known as Gujerati, Gujarathi, Guzratee, and Guujaratee[3]) is an Indo-Aryan language descending from Sanskrit, and part of the greater Indo-European language family. ... Hindi (हिन्दी) is a language spoken mainly in North and Central India. ... Image File history File links Bhavnagar. ... This article is for the Indian state. ... Laminitis, also known as founder, is inflammation of the sensitive lamina of the foot in a horse, the complications of which often result in the horse having to be euthanized. ... A variety of rulers A 2 metre carpenters rule Retractable flexible rule A ruler or rule is an instrument used in geometry, technical drawing and engineering/building to measure distances and/or to rule straight lines. ... A princely state is any state under the reign of a prince and is thus a principality taken in the broad sense. ... The Republic of India is a large country in South Asia, and one of only two countries in the world with a population of over one billion. ... Year 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

It is currently the administrative headquarters of the Bhavnagar District. It is the sixth-largest city of Gujarat, and the third-largest city in the Saurashtra region. Bhavnagar is also known as the cultural capital of Saurashtra. Districts of Saurastra, Gujarat Bhavnagar is a peninsular district of Western Gujarat. ... Cultural capital, is the knowledge, experience and or connections one has had through the course of their life that enables them to succeed more so than someone from a less experienced background. ... Saurashtra in between Gulf of Kutch and Gulf of Khambat. ...

History

Early history

The Gohil Rajputs of the Surya Vanshi clan, facing severe competition in Marwar, moved down to the Gujarat coast around 1260 AD and established three capitals - Sejakpur, Umrala and Sihor (then known as Sirohi). ^[1] Gohil or Gohel is the name of a dynasty that ruled certain princely states in western India, including Rajpipla and Bhavnagar in the present-day state of Gujarat. ... Rajput constitute one of the major Hindu Kshatriya groups from India. ... For other uses, see Clan (disambiguation). ... Marwar (मारवाड़) is a region of southwestern Rajasthan state in western India. ... Sihor is a city and a municipality in Bhavnagar district in the Indian state of Gujarat. ... Sirohi is a city in southern Rajasthan state in western India. ...

In 1822-1823, Sihor was raided by Khanthaji Kadani and Pilaji Gaekwad, but they were repulsed by Bhanvsinhji Gohil. After great losses in the battle, he realized the weakness in location of Sihor. In 1823, he established a new capital near Vadva village, 20 km away from Sihor, and named it Bhavnagar. It was a carefully chosen strategic location having potential of maritime trade. Naturally, Bhavnagar became the capital of Bhavnagar State.^[2] 1822 (MDCCCXXII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... 1823 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Shrimant Sardar Pilajirao Gaekwad was an Indian general. ... Repulse may refer to: Several ships of the Royal Navy named HMS Repulse. ... For the surname Battle, see Battle (surname). ... A strategy is a long term plan of action designed to achieve a particular goal. ...

The old town of Bhavnagar was a fortified town with gates leading to other important towns of the region. Bhavnagar remained a major port, for almost two centuries, trading commodities with Africa, Mozambique, Zanzibar, Singapore and the Persian Gulf. For other uses, see Port (disambiguation). ... A world map showing the continent of Africa Africa is the worlds second-largest and second most-populous continent, after Asia. ... Map of Zanzibars main island Zanzibar is part of Tanzania Coordinates: , Country Tanzania Islands Unguja and Pemba Capital Zanzibar City Settled AD 1000 Government  - Type semi-autonomous part of Tanzania  - President Amani Abeid Karume Area  - Both Islands  637 sq mi (1,651 km²) Population (2004)  - Both Islands 1,070... Map of the Persian Gulf. ...

State of Bhavnagar

Princely flag of Bhavnagar

Bhavsinhji made various far sighted decisions to ensure revenues from marine trade for Bhavnagar. During that period, marine trade was monopolized by Surat and Cambay. Castle of Surat was commanded by Sidis of Janjira. To protect maritime trade of Bhavnagar, Bhavsinhji entered into agreement with them in 1739 AD^[3], giving 1.25% of revenues generated by Bhavnagar port. When the English took over Surat in 1856 AD, Bhavsinhji entered into similar terms with them.^[2] Image File history File links Flag_of_Bhavnagar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Bhavnagar. ... For the tax agency in Ireland of the same name, see Revenue Commissioners. ... For other uses, see Surat (disambiguation). ... Cambay, also known as Khambhat, is a town in Gujarat state, India. ... William James Sidis (1898-1944) was an eccentric genius and child prodigy, famous in the United States of America at the beginning of the 20th century but now virtually unknown. ... Murud-Janjira ...

During his period, Bhavnagar rose from a small chieftainship to a considerably important state, with large addition of territories to the state as well as from maritime trade. This tradition was continued by successor of the founder who encouraged trade in similar manners. Badge of office of Chief Gambo, Rhodesia c. ...

Vakhatsinhji Gohil, grandson of Bhavsinhji Gohil, expanded the territory after taking possession of localities belonging to Kolis and Kathis. Also, he obtained Rajula from the Navab Saheb Ahmad Khan. Sultans of Gujarat had given the Gogha Taluka to Babi family. It fell to Peshwa when Ahmedabad was conquered by the Marathas in 1757 AD. After falling under various hands (Momin Khan, Sher Zaman Khan), it was finally merged into Bhavnagar state by Vakhatsinji Gohil. In 1793 AD, Vakhatsinhji took over Chital, and also conquered forts of Talaja. Later, Mahuva, Kundla, Trapaj, Umrala and Botad became part of Bhavnagar state.^[4] Kolis are a community of fishermen and women living mostly on the western coast of Maharashtra. ... Kathi Wilcox (born November 19, 1969) is an American musician residing in Washington, D.C. where she performs in the band The Casual Dots. ... , Rajula is a city and a municipality in Amreli district in the Indian state of Gujarat. ... For other uses, see Sultan (disambiguation). ... There are several meanings of the term Babi Babi is the name of a baboon god in Egyptian mythology. ... The Maratha Empire at its peak in 1760 The Peshwa(Marathi:पेशवे or पेशवा) (also known in Marathi as Peshwe) were Brahmin Prime Ministers to the Maratha Chattrapatis (Kings), who began commanding Maratha armies and later became the hereditary rulers of the Maratha empire of central India from 1749 to 1818. ... , Ahmedabad (Gujarati: , Hindi: अहमदाबाद ) is the largest city in the state of Gujarat and the seventh-largest urban agglomeration in India, with a population of almost 51 lakhs (5. ... The Marāthās (Marathi: , also Mahrattas) form an Indo Aryan group of Hindu warriors and peasants hailing mostly from the present-day state of Maharashtra, who created a the expansive Maratha Empire, covering a major part of India, in the late 17th and 18th centuries. ... Binomial name (Erxleben, 1777) The chital (or cheetal) deer, also known as the spotted deer or axis deer is a deer which commonly inhabits wooded regions of Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, and most of India. ... Fortifications (Latin fortis, strong, and facere, to make) are military constructions designed for defensive warfare. ... Talaja is a city and a municipality in Bhavnagar district in the Indian state of Gujarat. ... Mahuva may refer to, Mahuva (Bhavnagar district) Mahuva (Surat district) Category: ... Botad is a city and a municipality in Bhavnagar district in the state of Gujarat, India. ...

Bhavnagar remained the main port of the state. Other important ports were Mahuva and Gogha. It prospered well among other states of the region. During late 17th century, it became the first state in India to have built its railway on its own as quoted by Sir W. Hunter, in his publication "Imperial Gazetteer".^[5] On one occasion, Mr. Peile, a Political Agent during that time, had described the state in following manner : "With flourishing finances and much good work in progress. Of financial matters I need say little ; you have no debts, and your treasury is full."^[5] This is the top-level page of WikiProject trains Rail tracks Rail transport refers to the land transport of passengers and goods along railways or railroads. ...

Region of Bhavnagar state was also known as Gohilwad.

Merger with the Indian Union in 1947

Till the independence of India, Bhavnagar was an independent state ruled by the Gohil Rajput clan. The Indian independence movement was a series of steps taken in the Indian subcontinent for independence from British colonial rule, beginning with the Rebellion of 1857. ...

In 1947, the Deputy Prime Minister of newly independent Indian Union Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel undertook the ambitious and complex process of political integration of India to unify 565 princely states with the Union of India. The last princely ruler of Bhavnagar Late Sir Krishnakumar Sinhji handed over the administration of his State to the people's representative in 1948, and Bhavnagar became the first state to join the Indian Union. Krishnakumar Sinhji later served as the Governor of Madras Province. Vallabhbhai Patel (Gujarati: Vallabhbhāī Paṭel, pronounced ) (31 October 1875 – 15 December 1950) was a political and social leader of India who played a major role in the countrys struggle for independence and guided its integration into a united, independent nation. ... Ambition could refer to one of the following: Motivation, especially to improve a situation. ... —a complex is different from complicated or composed, the complex is more than the sum of its parts Look up complex in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Current political map of India showing states and territories. ... A princely state is any state under the reign of a prince and is thus a principality taken in the broad sense. ... ... Madras refers to: the Indian city of Chennai, formerly known as Madras, the former Indian state, now known as Tamil Nadu (Plural of Madra): Ancient people of Iranian affinites, who lived in northwest Panjab in the Uttarapatha division of ancient India. ...

Geography

Bhavnagar is a coastal city in the eastern coast of Saurashtra, also known as Kathiawar, located at 21.77° N 72.15° E^[6]. It has an average elevation of 24 metres (78 feet). It occupies area of 53.30 km². General slope dips in the northeasterly direction at the apex of Gulf of Khambhat. Small non-perennial river named Kansara Nala passes through outer area of the city. Kathiawar in between Gulf of Kutch and Gulf of Khambat. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... Gulf of Khambhat on the right. ...

Bhavnagar has histories of continued aftershocks at many times. Aftershocks are earthquakes in the same region of the mainshock (generally within a few rupture length) but of smaller magnitude and which occur with a pattern that follows Omoris law. ...

Culture and Arts

Bhavnagar is considered a city of education and culture, and is known as the cultural capital of Saurashtra. People of Bhavnagar are considered to be easy-going, and art-loving. For other uses, see Culture (disambiguation). ... Cultural capital, is the knowledge, experience and or connections one has had through the course of their life that enables them to succeed more so than someone from a less experienced background. ...

Gujarati is the language of normal life, although Hindi is commonly understood. English language knowledge is limited to the more educated population of the city. Gujarati (ગુજરાતી GujÇŽrātÄ«; also known as Gujerati, Gujarathi, Guzratee, and Guujaratee[3]) is an Indo-Aryan language descending from Sanskrit, and part of the greater Indo-European language family. ... Hindi (DevanāgarÄ«: or , IAST: , IPA:  ), an Indo-European language spoken all over India in varying degrees and extensively in northern and central India, is one of the 22 official languages of India and is used, along with English, for central government administrative purposes. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ...

It is said that the Gujarati language spoken in Bhavnagar is grammatically correct and pure relative to other parts of Gujarat. In theoretical computer science, correctness of an algorithm is asserted when it is said that the algorithm is correct with respect to a specification. ... Look up pure in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Bhavnagar has produced many poets and writers of Gujarati literature. Just to name few; A poet (from the ancient Greek ποιητης, poïêtes (artisan) ; ποιέω, poieō) is a person who writes poetry. ... A writer is anyone who creates a written work, although the word more usually designates those who write creatively or professionally, or those who have written in many different forms. ... The Gujarati language is spoken by a large number of people in India, especially Gujaratis. ...

• Narsinh Mehta, who wrote the famous Bhajan 'Vaishnava Jan To', born in the village of Talaja in Bhavnagar district.
• Gangasati
• Jhaverchand Meghani who contributed much to Saurashtra literature and is remembered for his unique style of writing.
• Kavi Kant
• Prajaram Raval
• Dula Kag
• Subodh Mehta
• Kalaguru Ravishankar Raval, a painter, art teacher, art critic, journalist and essayist, born in Bhavnagar.
• Vinod Joshi

The famous Gujarati novel "Saraswati Chandra" by Goverdhanram Tripathi was based on locations of Bhavnagar and Sihor. Narsinh Mehta (1414? - 1481?) was a poet-saint of Gujarat, India, notable as a bhakta, an exponent of Hindu devotional religious poetry. ... A bhajan or kirtan is a Hindu devotional song, often of ancient origin. ... Kalaguru Ravishankar Raval (August 1, 1892-1977) was a painter, art teacher, art critic, journalist and essayist from Gujarat, India, He worked for the magazine Vismi Sadi until it closed in 1921, and then founded the cultural magazine Kumar. ... For other uses, see Novel (disambiguation). ...

Mr. Chirag V. Vyas - MBA and Lecturer in various Management Institutes is having a Bhavnagar-Vision 2010. Bhavnagar-Vision 2010 is to make Bhavnagar a Future Education and IT (Information Technology) Hub. He is one of the Youngest Professionals in Bhavnagar.

City Planning and Architecture

The town planning schemes were designed and implemented under the guidance of progressive rulers of Bhavnagar. During the reign of Sir Takhtsinhji, the British State Engineer Proctor Sims supervised the construction of Barton Library, High Court, Alfred High School and Sir Takhtsinhji Hospital.^[1] Takhtsinhji (6 January 1858 - 1896), Maharaja of Bhaunagar, a Rajput chief of the Gohel clan, and the ruler of a state in Kathiawar succeeded to the throne of Bhaunagar on the death of his father, Jaswant-singji, in 1870. ... Look up engineer in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... High Court usually refers to the superior court of a country or state. ...

Takhteshwar Temple (1893 AD) is located on a hill, on a high plinth, offering a commanding view of Bhavnagar. The high shikhara rising above the pillared rectangular mandapa makes it an important landmark. Hills redirects here. ... Plinth of the Sign of the Kiwi, Dyers Pass, Port Hills, Christchurch (NZ) c 1917 - Collection: Christchurch City Libraries Hoysala temple on plinth Look up Plinth in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The Sikhara of the Raghunath Temple at Jammu, India is built in the Nagar style of temple architecture. ... [[LiItalic textLink title == Headline text == Media:Example. ... Taj Mahal Big Ben Saint Basils Cathedral Azadi Square in Tehran For other senses of this word, see landmark (disambiguation). ...

Barton Library (1895 AD) is a beautiful two storeyed building, appropriately designed for a road junction. It has two wings and a central tower, constructed in ashlar stone masonry, with Gothic arch windows and a sloping roof with Mangalore tiles. It is one of the oldest libraries of Gujarat and also houses a museum. A junction may variously refer to: In road transport, a road junction. ... This article refers to the building structure component; for the fraternal organization, see Freemasonry. ... Look up Gothic, goth, Goth in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Slop is a term used in the game of pool, or billiards. ... For automobile roofs, see Sunroof. ... For other uses, see Museum (disambiguation). ...

Gangajalia (1893 AD) is a temple dedicated to Gangadevi, with a chhatri, pavilion and bridge all in white marble. It is located in the middle of a former tank. It was designed by Sir John Griffith, principal of Sir J J School of Arts, Bombay. Temple of Hephaestus, an Doric Greek temple in Athens with the original entrance facing east, 449 BC (western face depicted) For other uses, see Temple (disambiguation). ... Ganga may refer to: Ganges River, a river in India Ganga, the Hindu goddess that personifies the Ganges River The Gangas, an ancient southern Indian dynasty Ganga (music), a type of rural folk singing from Croatia and Herzegovina Daren Ganga, a West Indian cricketer Ganga, an alternate spelling of ganja... The Cenotaph, London Overview A cenotaph is a tomb or a monument erected in honor of a person or group of persons whose remains are elsewhere. ... Pavilion may refer to a type of building: Pavilion (structure) or to a specific building: Pavilion, New York London Pavilion Royal Pavilion Balboa Pavilion Pavilion is a brand name of computers and notebooks made by Hewlett-Packard. ... This article is about the structure. ... Venus de Milo, front. ... JOHN JONES Also known as John Buckley; John Griffith; Godfrey Maurice Priest and martyr, born at Clynnog Fawr, Carnarvonshire, Wales, 12 July 1598. ... A principal is: The head of an educational institution. ... This article or section should be merged with Mumbai Mumbai (previously known as Bombay) is the worlds most populous conurbation, and is the sixth most populous agglomeration in the world. ...

Nilambag Palace, now a heritage hotel, is a magnificent building set amidst a huge estate of 10 acres. It was designed by a German architect, as a royal residence in 1859 AD. It combines elements of Indian architecture with a modern outlook. Heritage can refer to: Cultural heritage Cultural traditions Heritage tourism Inheritance Kinship and descent Natural heritage A novel in the BBC Books series See also English Heritage UNESCO World Heritage Site This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title. ... For other uses, see Hotel (disambiguation). ... Look up Magnificent in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Magnificent may mean: The Magnificents, a band HMS Magnificent, Royal Navy ships HMCS Magnificent (CVL 21), a Canadian ship This is a disambiguation page — a list of articles associated with the same title. ... This article is about the unit of measurement. ... For other uses, see Architect (disambiguation). ... The quintessential medieval European palace: Palais de la Cité, in Paris, the royal palace of France. ... Indian architecture encompasses a wide variety of geographically and historically spread structures, and was transformed by the long history of the entire South Asian subcontinent. ...

Town Hall (1932 AD) was formerly a Darbar Hall, where the coronation of Sir Krishnakumarsinhji took place. It is an imposing structure in the colonial style, set in a well laid out garden. City Hall is a 1996 film directed by Harold Becker. ... A typical layout for the Darbar Sahib. ... A asses is a ceremony marking the investment of a monarch with regal power through, amongst other symbolic acts, the placement of a crown upon his or her head. ... In general, the word colonial means of or relating to a colony. In United States history, the term Colonial is used to refer to the period before US independence. ... Look up well in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... For other uses, see Garden (disambiguation). ...

Victoria Park covers an area of about 500 acres (2 km²) with diverse flora and fauna. This park is a paradise for bird watchers and nature lovers. Several places are named Victoria Park, most of which are named for Queen Victoria: In Australia: Victoria Park, Adelaide, South Australia Victoria Park, Western Australia Victoria Park, New South Wales Victoria Park Nature Reserve, New South Wales Victoria Park railway station, Melbourne, Victoria. ... Simplified schematic of an islands flora - all its plant species, highlighted in boxes. ... Fauna is a collective term for animal life of any particular region or time. ... Paradise, Jan Bruegel Paradise is an English word from Persian roots that is generally identified with the Garden of Eden or with Heaven. ... Birding or birdwatching is a hobby concerned with the observation and study of birds (the study proper is termed American origin; birdwatching is (or more correctly, was) the commonly-used word in Great Britain and Ireland and by non-birders in the United States. ...

Gandhi Smriti is a memorial, with a library of Gandhian books and photographs about the life of Mahatma Gandhi. It also has a fine collection of art objects representing the culture of the Saurashtra region. The memorial at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Hawaii commemorates American dead from wars in the Pacific. ... Julio Pérez Ferrero Library - Cúcuta, Colombia A modern-style library in Chambéry A library is a collection of information, sources, resources, and services: it is organized for use and maintained by a public body, an institution, or a private individual. ... Gandhian is a person who lives his life practicing the teaching of Mahatma Gandhi, that is, one who follows Gandhism or the Gandhian philosophy. ... For other uses, see Book (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Photograph (disambiguation). ... “Gandhi” redirects here. ...

Bhavnagar was the first city in India to have underground drainage.^{[citation needed]}

Bhavnagar was the first city in India to have Water Filtration Plant.^{[citation needed]}

Modern Bhavnagar comprises of Takhteshvar Plots, Krishnanagar, Sardarnagar and surrounding area. During 1935-1937, Krishnanagar area was planned and developed by late Shri Virendrai C. Mehta, the official town planner for the State of Bhavnagar. In 1961, he extended his Krishanagar plan towards Sardarnagar while he planned Congress Adhiveshan. In 1975, he again got involved in planning of Bhavnagar and made a master plan of Bhavnagar. Actually called Krishnanagar, Krishnagar is a town in the Indian state of West Bengal, and the headquarters of Nadia district and is located in the eastern part of India. ... 1935 (MCMXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar). ... Year 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Urban planners work with local governments to formulate plans for the short- and long-term growth and renewal of urban and suburban communities. ... Year 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Education

Nanbhai Bhatt, Gijubhai Badheka and Harbhai Trivedi were the trinity who experimented and sew new trends in rural and liberal child education. Nanbhai's Gram Dakshinamutri and Lokbharati have prepared three generations of brilliant workers and leaders engaged in reshaping village India. Gijubhai's Dakshinamurti became the cradle of new liberal children's education and charted a new direction in the field. Harbhai Trivedi pioneered a similarly new trend in secondary education and his Home School became a model for contemporary educators in Western India. In the Natha tradition, Dattatreya is recognized as an Avatar or incarnation of the Lord Shiva and as the Adi-Guru (First Teacher) of the Adi-Nath sampradaya of the Nathas. ...

Liberal women's education was born in Bhavnagar through the efforts of another illustrious educator-social reformer Amrutlal Dani. What has become a vibrant cluster of women's schools and colleges today is due to his devoted and pioneer work.

Bhavnagar's Samaldas College is the oldest institution of higher education in the region. Mahatma Gandhi studied here in 1884 AD. Bhavnagar University is well known in the region having nearly 23,000 students, number of graduate colleges, 17 post graduate departments including MBA, MCA, MSc, engineering, and medical college. “Gandhi” redirects here. ... Bhavnagar University separated from the Saurashtra University in 1979. ...

Some of the famous educational institutes are: (This is not a list of all schools in Bhavnagar)

• Bhogilal Maganlal Commerce High School
• Ramjibhai Kamani Ghar Shala (AKA the Home School)
• Shree Dakshinamurti Vinay Mandir
• Shantilal Shah High School (AKA Alfred High School)

Some famous institutions for higher education:

• Bhavnagar University
• Sir Prabhashankar Pattani Institute of Science
• Shamaldas Arts College
• Shantilal Shah Engineering College
• Bhavsinhji Polytechnic Institute (BPTI)
• M.J. College of Commerce - B.B.A. and B.Com

Self Finance Institutes for Higher Education in Bhavnagar: Bhavnagar University separated from the Saurashtra University in 1979. ...

• Swami Sahajanand College of Commerce and Management (SSCCM)- B.B.A., B.Com. And M.S.W.

• The K.P.E.S. College - B.B.A. and B.Com.

• B.M.S. Department - S.N.D.T. Womens university, Mahila College, Bhavnagar is also running the B.M.S. Course (Similar to B.B.A.).

Professionally Managed Academy/Institues/Organisations/Tuition Classes:

• ILA Academy - Bhavnagar established on the 284th Birthday / Establishmentday of Bhavnagar. This is the first academy in bhavnagar which provides the free web corner to all the students to compete with the competing world. For More go to external Links.

• Sarasawati Institute of Social Work Education (SiSe)- Bhavnagar is also established on the 284th Birthday / Establishmentday of Bhavnagar. This is the first Socail Work Academy for providing social work entrance exam coaching and training on practical studies. For More Info go to external links.

Economy

Bhavnagar is an important center for the diamond cutting and polishing industry in Gujarat as well as India. Thousands of skilled diamond-polishing workers are employed in diamond-cutting and polishing firms,whose subsidiary offices involved in cities like Surat, Mumbai, and Antwerp. Bhavnagar’s commercial importance is enhanced by its proximity with the Gulf of Cambay and the Arabian Sea. Alang ship breaking yard is the biggest in the world, recycling about 50% of the salvaged ships of the world. This has also helped developing supporting industries, such as Oxygen bottling plants, re-rolling mills and induction furnaces. The prominent industries located in Bhavnagar are Alcock Ashley, Excel, SteelCast Bhavnagar, Investment & Precision Castings etc. Ruvapari Road and Nari Road are areas where most industries are clustered. The Gulf of Cambay (also the Gulf of Khambat) is an inlet of the Arabian Sea along the west coast of India, in the state of Gujarat. ... The Arabian Sea (Arabic: بحر العرب; transliterated: Bahr al-Arab) is a region of the Indian Ocean bounded on the east by India, on the north by Pakistan and Iran, on the west by Arabian Peninsula, on the south, approximately, by a line between Cape Guardafui, the north-east point of Somalia... Safety is our motto reads this welcome sign at Alang, a statement heavily criticized Alang is a coastal town in the State of Gujarat in India. ...

The city is a prominent trading post for cotton products.

Agriculture

Main Crops:

• Groundnut, onion, cotton, and bajra.
• Guavas and pomegranates. Local red colored variety is especially well known.

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Commerce

• Exports of cotton, ship machinery and dehydrated onions.
• Diamond cutting, polishing, marketing, Diamond jewellery manufacturing.
• Re-rolling mills due to ship-breaking yard at Alang.
• Other large scale manufacturing industries like Fertilizer, Soda-Ash, Steel-Casting etc.

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Demographics

As of 2001 India census^[7], Bhavnagar had a population of 510,958. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Bhavnagar has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 77% and female literacy of 66%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 - A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall appears in Seattles Magnuson Park, placed by an anonymous... Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ...

Tourism

The city offers vibrant shades of traditional Gujarati culture to the traveler. Bhavnagar is also a suitable stopover for tourists who are venturing to the Jain temples at Palitana on the Shatrunjaya Hills, Sihor and the Blackbuck National Park, Velavadar - the home of the famous Indian Blackbuck. Blackbuck National Park at Velavadar is situated in the Bhavnagar District of Gujarat state, India. ... For other uses, see Blackbuck (disambiguation). ...

Transportation

It is connected to Mumbai by air and railway. Daily flights are operated by Jet Airways and Air Deccan. It was one of the first cities in Gujarat to have an airport. , Bombay redirects here. ... Jet Airways (India) Ltd. ... Air Deccan is an airline based in Bangalore, India. ...

The city is well connected to other major cities of Gujarat such as Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Surat and more by road, with bus services operated by private and state-owned transport corporations.

The city is also connected to Ahmedabad and some major cities of Saurashtra by rail road.

Intercity bus service is operated by VITCOS. Private auto-rikshaw is other mode of transport.

Points of Interest

• Takhteshwar Temple
• Nilambag Palace
• Seashore at Ghogha (About 22 km. from Bhavangar)
• Victoria Park
• Nava Bandar (New Port)
• Barton Library
• Darbargadh
• Ganga Deri (Ganga Jalia Talav)
• Gaurishankar Lake/Bor Talav
• Alang Ship Breaking Yard (About 50 km from Bhavangar on way of Talaja)
• Gandhi Smriti Library
• Aksharwadi (Saminarayan Temple)
• Ghogha Beach (19 km away from Bhavnagar, a favorite outing spot around.)
• Piram Bet (About 20 km away from Ghogha Beach, treasures fossils and old caves)

Other details

The Central Salt and Marine Chemical Research Institute (CSMCRI)[1] is located in Bhavnagar. It is a well-known laboratory of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research.

Bhavnagar state is the first state that established major rail road network and trains in Saurashtra, in 2nd half of the nineteenth century, by the Great King Sir Takhtasinhji Gohil.^{[citation needed]}

Bhavnagri Ganthia is very famous farsan.

Bhavnagar Terminus is the only railway station in India that has coolies as Ladies. This is something that is most unique of Bhavnagar Terminus Railway station.

References

1. ^ ^{a b} History of Bhavnagar city. Retrieved on 2007-08-15.
2. ^ ^{a b} Dosábhai, Edalji (1894). A History of Gujarat from the Earliest Period to the Present Time. United Print and General Agency, 177. 
3. ^ Gazetteer Vol. VIII - Kathiawar, 1884. Govt. Central Press, Bombay Presidency, 390. 
4. ^ Amarji, Ranchodji (1882). Târikh-i-Sorath: A History of the Provinces of Sorath and Hâlâr in Kâthiâwâd. Edu. Soc. Press, & Thaker & Co. Ltd., 95. 
5. ^ ^{a b} Naoroji, Dadabhai (1902). Poverty and Un-British Rule in India. S. Sonnenschein, 259. 
6. ^ Bhavnagar, India Page. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc.. Retrieved on 2007-08-15.
7. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.

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External links

• Government/Administration: Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation, Collectorate
• History: Gohil Dynasty, Historical Vignettes
• Photos: Bird's Eye View of the city, Some old pictures/paintings of the city
• Other Information: Information
• Educational Institutes:

Bhavnagar University

R. K. Home school (Ghar shala)

Shree Dakshinamurti

Shantilal Shah Engineering College, Sidsar

Shree Swaminarayan College of Computer Science

ILA Academy

Saraswati Institute of Social Work Education

B.M.S. Department - Mahila College, S.N.T.D. Womens University, Bhavnagar

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