PIN 360370 Elevation 184 m | Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Telephone code (02823) Local time Saturday 2:44 PM | |
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Jetpur Navagadh (Kathi's) is a city and a municipality in Rajkot district in the western Indian state of Gujarat. Jetpur is also called "Capital of Kathiawad".
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Map of Jetpur, Gujarat
For its history, see Jetpur State.
Jetpur is a textile town in Rajkot District of Gujarat and is situated 30 km north of Junagadh and 70 km from Rajkot city Southerly towards Somnath on National Highway 8D. The city is build-up at riverfront of the Bhadar.
Population
As of 2011 India census, Jetpur Navagadh had a population of 118,302. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Jetpur Navagadh has an average literacy rate of 98%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 98%, and female literacy is 97%. In Jetpur Navagadh, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Social and cultural life
The eminent Politician and notable resident of the city is Jayeshbhai Radadiya.
Shree Swaminarayan mandir here is a popular spiritual centre also committed to social cause.
Economy
Jetpur is one of the largest centers for screen-printing, block printing and yarn dyeing workshops in the country. It is famous for cotton saree udyog and is major exporter of khanga and kitenge (fabrics used by native Africans for various use). LOcal industrialists Shri Gordhandas Karsanji Bosamia and Shri Chunilal Karsanji Bosamia of Jagdish Prints set up the first Textile Printing and Dyeing Industry in Jetpur and Ahmedabad. Jetpur is a pleasure for textile enthusiasts who can visit and experience the process of printing and dyeing. The city is nicknamed Mini Dubai because of its vibrant commercial activity.
Connectivity
Jetpur is connected to all major towns of Gujarat by public transport service operated by GSRTC. And Jetpur is Railway Junction that connects Jetpur with different parts of state and nation.