?Mandvi Gujarat • India
Mandvi
Coordinates: 22°52′N 69°23′E / 22.86, 69.39
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 15 m (49 ft)
District(s)	Kachchh
Population • Sex ratio	42,355[2] (2001) • 0.959
Codes • Pincode • Telephone • Vehicle	• 370465 • +2834 • GJ-12

Coordinates: 22°52′N 69°23′E / 22.86, 69.39 Mandvi is a city and a municipality in Kachchh district in the Indian state of Gujarat. Once known as the Paris of Kachchh, where the Maharajas of Kachchh used to spend their summer due to its pleasant climate, Mandvi has a rich traditional history. , Gujarāt (GujarātÄ«: , IPA:  ) is a state in the Republic of India. ... 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. ... A time zone is a region of the Earth that has adopted the same standard time, usually referred to as the local time. ... Location of Mirzapur and the 82. ... The geography of India is extremely diverse, with landscape ranging from snow-capped mountain ranges to deserts, plains, rainforests, hills and plateaus. ... Basic Definition In geography, the elevation of a geographic location is its height above mean sea level (or some other fixed point). ... The divisions of a district. ... Kutch (also Cutch or Kachh) is a district of Gujarat state in western India. ... Sex ratio by country for total population. ... 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... A Postal Index Number or PIN or Pincode is the post office numbering or post code system used by the Indian Postal Service (similar to the ZIP Code in the United States). ... 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. ... A municipality is an administrative entity composed of a clearly defined territory and its population and commonly referring to a city, town, or village, or a small grouping of them. ... Kutch (also Cutch or Kachh) is a district of Gujarat state in western India. ... India is subdivided into twenty-eight states and seven union territories; the states and territories are themselves further subdivided. ... , Gujarāt (GujarātÄ«: , IPA:  ) is a state in the Republic of India. ... City flag City coat of arms Motto: Fluctuat nec mergitur (Latin: Tossed by the waves, she does not sink) Paris Eiffel tower as seen from the esplanade du Trocadéro. ...

Location

Mandvi is 56 km away from Bhuj, on the banks of river Rukmavati River, just at the mouth where it meets the Arabian Sea near the Gulf of Kachchh. A kilometer (Commonwealth spelling: kilometre), symbol: km is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 1,000 metres (from the Greek words χίλια (khilia) = thousand and μέτρο (metro) = count/measure). ... Bhuj is a town in Gujarat, India. ... The Rukmavati River is a south flowing river originating in the central Kutch District and empties into the Arabian Sea in the district of Gujarat. ... Map of the Arabian Sea. ... Gulf of Kutch on the left. ...

History

• The establishment of the town dates back to the late 16th century (1581 AD) and is attributed to the first Jadeja ruler of Kachchh, Rao Khengarji.

• In 18th century, the Mandvi merchants collectively owned a fleet of 400 vessels trading with East Africa, Malabar coast and the Persian Gulf. In the early 19th century, it was a major port of entry for the inland trade with Malwa, Marwar and Sindh.

• Mandvi was at the junction of two famous trade routes the maritime spice trade-route and the desert camel caravan route, acting as an important trade centre.

• Mandvi was originally a fortified town having a fort wall of about 8 m high and 1.2 m wide stone masonry. The fort had several gateways and 25 bastions; but at present, most of the wall has disappeared. The bastion on the southwest is largest and acts as a lighthouse.

• In the heydays of maritime trade, before the arrival of steamboats, Mandvi was a rich and prosperous town, earning four times more revenue from export than import. It was a profit-making centre of the Kutch state, surpassing the capital city of Bhuj in terms of wealth.

• As most of the top ports of India were controlled by Europeans, especially the Portuguese, even the Mughals held the Maharaos of Kachchh in high esteem, as they needed the port of Mandvi for exports, imports and also for pilgrimages to Mecca.

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Geography

Mandvi is located at 22.81° N 69.36° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 15 metres (78 feet). The metre or meter is a measure 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. ...

Demographics

Mandvi houses a population of about 45,000 people, mainly Bhatias, Lohanas, Kharvas, Dawoodi Bohra Muslims and Jains Bhatia is a surname found mostly in North and West India. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Dawoodi Bohras (Arabic: داؤدی بوہرہ, Hindi: दवूदि बोह्रा) are the main branch of the Bohras, a Mustaˤlī subsect of Ismāīlī Shīˤa Islām, and are based in India. ... The hand with a wheel on the palm symbolizes the Jain Vow of Ahinsa, meaning non-injury and nonviolence. ...

Mandvi is a unique town which captures the true Gujarat, Kutchi culture. Mandvi also incorporates the neighbouring villages of Nagalpur and Bharapur. Mandvi is a town of merchants and seamen, both mutually benefiting from each other. , Gujarāt (GujarātÄ«: , IPA:  ) is a state in the Republic of India. ... The Kutchi language originates from Kutch, India. ...

Mandvi was one of the towns deeply impacted by the 2001 Gujarat Earthquake. The 2001 Gujarat earthquake was the most devastating earthquake in India in recent history. ...

Industry

Most of the industries in Mandvi are small-scale in nature, mainly in the areas of Bentonite mining, edible oil production, fishing, traditional ship building, cotton products and household Bandhani production. Bentonite - USGS Bentonite is an absorbent aluminium phyllosilicate generally impure clay consisting mostly of montmorillonite, (Na,Ca)0. ... A vegetable oil or vegoil is an oil extracted from oilseeds or another plant source. ... Fishing is the activity of hunting for fish by hooking, trapping, or gathering. ... Shipbuilding is the construction of ships. ... Cotton ready for harvest. ... Bandhani work is a type of dyeing practiced mainly in the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat, India. ...

Points of interest

Mandvi has a very pleasant climate throughout the year and was a summer retreat of the Kutch maharajas (kings).

Vijay Vilas Palace

• Vijay Vilas Palace: The center of attractions at Mandvi is the Vijay Vilas Palace, a Royal abode set in the middle of well-laid gardens with water channels and marble fountains. The architect and craftsmen from Jaipur designed and constructed the palace in 1920 AD. The palace has all the elements of Rajput architecture and draws largely on the plan of palaces of Orchha and Datia. The central high dome on the pillars, the Bengal domes on the sides, the windows with coloured glass, carved stone 'jalis', domed bastions at the corners, extended porch and other exquisitely stone-carved elements, make the palace worth visiting. The Vijay Vilas Palace has its own private beach which offers air-conditioned tented accommodation. Being private with conditional access it is a must visit for all beach lovers who want to enjoy their solitude and admire its eco-friendly priestine beauty.For these reasons, this palace has been used as the setting in many Hindi films and has now become a popular tourist destination.

• Mandvi Beach: Mandvi has one of the most beautiful beaches in Gujarat. The beach, known as 'Kashi-Vishwanath Beach' is the most visited local attraction in Mandvi.

• Windmills: There are a number of windmills on the Mandvi beach, engaged in the generation of power from wind energy.

• Rukmavati bridge: The bridge on the Rukmavati River was built in 1883; it is the longest existing structure of its kind in India today.

• Topansar Lake: Sitting in the heart of the city, this lake forms and important landmark as well as a source of water to the city.

• Bandhni Bazaar: Mandvi is known for the production of its famous Bandhani (tie-dye) and other country crafts.

• Traditional ship building: Mandvi is also a 400 year old ship building centre. The ships built here used to sail up to England and return back. Even today, master carpenters build fishing boats by traditional techniques.

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Places of worship

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• Vaishnav Temple at Sundarvan,
• Raneshwar Temple,
• Lakshmi Narayan Temple,
• SwamiNarayan Temple,

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• Jami Mosque
• Hajira

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Access

• By Train: Trains from Ahmedabad, Mumbai and other destinations of India run till Gandhidham (110 km from Mandvi). Some of these trains also run till Bhuj
• By Air: Nearest airport to Mandvi is Bhuj, which has daily flights from Mumbai
• By Road: Mandvi is well connected by road with other major cities of Gujarat, including Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Porbandar, Veraval, via National Highway 8 and 8A. Neighbouring towns can be reached by way of bus, taxi or hired cars. Local transport in Mandvi includes Auto-rickshaws and chhakdas and other personal two and four-wheelers.

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Hospitals

• Sheth Liladhar Morarji Bhimani Charitable Hospital
• Gauri Hospital
• Neelam Maternity Home

Educational institutes

• Shri Gokaldas Hansraj Trantukar Kanya Vidhyalaya
• Khimji Ramdas Kanya Vidyalaya
• Sakarbai Khimji Ramdas Memorial High School
• Sheth Liladhar Morarji Bhimani Primary School
• Gokuldas Tejpal High School(8 to 12)Estd.1890
• Ramakrishna High School
• Archana St. Xavier's School
• Dheerbai Tejpal (Tran Takur) School
• Gokuldas Tejpal Primary School
• Sanskardham - Under Shree Swaminarayan Mandir - Bhuj
• Sheth S. V. Arts & Commerce College

Pricipals

Shri Niranjana Bhatt-Shri Gokaldas Hansraj Trantukar Kanya Vidhyalaya

Trivia

• Mandvi is famous for its tasty double rotis, also known as 'dabeli'.

• The song 'Chaand Chhupa Baadal Mein' from the Hindi film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam was shot at the Vijay Vilas Palace of Mandvi.

• Vijay Vilas Palace was shown in Hindi film Lagaan as the headquarters of the British

• Noted freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma was from Mandvi. There is a road named after him in Mandvi (SK Verma Road)

• Jug Suraiya who writes a popular column named Jugular Vein in Times of India, the famous Indian daily in the English language is originally from Mandvi.

• The sailors of Mandvi were known to be adventurous and it is said that even Vasco Da Gama used a sailor from Mandvi to navigate to Zanzibar.

• Home of Khaiya Khatri - devotee of Lord Swaminarayan

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Other possible uses of Mandvi

• Mandvi is also a neighbourhood in south Bombay, India, in the Masjid Bunder locality. It is known for its wholesale trade, mainly in spices and oil.

• Ahmedpur-Mandvi is another beach-town in Gujarat which may be confused with Mandvi. To distinguish, often Kutch-Mandvi is used for the Mandvi of this article.

• Mandvi Gate is one of the five gates in the city of Baroda. Mandvi is also a locality in Baroda, where the headquarters of Bank of Baroda are situated.

• Mandvi is the last name of actor Aasif Mandvi, an Indian actor based in New York who has acted in many English plays and films, some of which include Sakina’s Restaurant, American Chai and Mystic Masseur. He has played a small role in 'Spider-Man 2' playing Aziz, the pizza man who yells at Peter Parker "Always late!"

• There is also a bank by a similar name, called The Mandvi Co-operative Bank Ltd (Mandvi Bank), headquartered in Mumbai, India

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References

1. ^ [1] Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Mandvi]

External links

• Global Bhatias Online Directory
• Mandvi on Gujarat map
• Gujarat Maritime Board: Mandvi
• About Kutch Mandvi
• Beach resort at Mandvi http://www.mandvibeach.com
• Photo of Wind Farm, Mandvi Beach
• Tourist attractions in Kutch
• Hand-Printed, Dyed and Printed Fabrics
• Dabeli recipe
• 'Life and death in Mandvi' article by Jug Suraiya, Feb 2001
• Shipbuilding in Mandvi (French)