History of Rajula
About Rajula City
Rajula is a city in Amreli district in the Indian
state of Gujarat. Rajula has a big market yard facility. Dawoodi Bohra have
contributed a lot in development activities. Originally Rajula spread between
Dholio Dunger and Piriyo Dungar, but expanded beyond that area on all sides. A
small lake appears on the western side of the town near Maruti Dham.
Demographics
Rajula had a population of approximately 80,393.Rajula
has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%,
with male literacy at 72% and female, 55%. In Rajula, 15% of the population is
under 6 years of age.
Temples
KumbhnathSukhnath temple is situated near Rajula. It
is an old temple of Shiva. The statue of Shiva was made by Bhima and
Yudhishthira. Fairs are generally organised on the festivals of Satamatham and
Janmashthami. The temple is situated at the bank of Ghanoriver, a tributary of
Dhaterwadi. Other temples include Bhidbhanjan, Ram Mandir, Goverdhan nathji Ni
Haveli, SamudrimatajiMandir, Sanyas Ashram, Gayatriji nu Mandir, Holia Hanumanji
Nu Mandir, Ambama Nu Mandir, Sankheshwari mataji Mandir and Satnam Pan House.
The temple of Lord Shiva, 3 miles away from Rajula, is
very beautiful. In legend, it was established by Bhim (one of the characters
from Mahabharata). The temple is on the bank of Dhaterwadi river.
Education
St. Thomas High School is managed by Christian
catholic group. It is located at Chataddiya Road. Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul is
a well known school and it is a first private school in City located at
Chataddiya road, providing education service since 1996.Calorx Delhi Public
School (CBSE) is also available at Bherai Road.
The village hosts primary schools and balmandirs.
Gandhi mandir is managed by Shri Rajula Seva Mandal. The high school is Shree
Jivanlal Anandaji Sanghavi & Shree T.J.B.S. Girls' School is located here.
Rajula Education Trust's Smt. Hiralaxmi Bhai das Sanghavi Mahila Arts &
Commerce College is also one of colleges here. Separate schools, colleges and
hostels for girls are available along with coeducational schools.
Transport
The city is well connected with rest of the country by
railways, bus transport and sea transport to other major cities of Gujarat such
as Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Surat and Bhavnagar. Rajula is situated
on national highway No. 8 E. This highway connects Bhavnagar with Somnath.
Economy
The city has substantial rock quarries that export
around the country. Its economy mainly depends on industries and agriculture.
Crops such as groundnut, cotton, and onion are popular.
Port Pipavav is a busy and growing seaport. Pipavav
Shipyard Limited now PipavavDefence and Offshore Engineering company Limited is
one of the India's largest shipbuilding and heavy industry companies.
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