Ahmedabad Pincodes

Ahmedabad is the largest city in Gujarat, India. It serves as the center of administration for the Ahmedabad district and is where the Gujarat High Court is located. The city is situated close to the Sabarmati River, about 25 kilometers from Gandhinagar, Gujarat’s capital and its sister city. The Indian government has chosen Ahmedabad as one of a hundred cities to transform into a smart city through its Smart Cities Mission. In July 2017, the ancient part of Ahmedabad, known as Old Ahmedabad, received recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage City.

History:

Since the 11th century, Ahmedabad, originally Ashaval, evolved from Karnavati city, founded by Chaulukya ruler Karna. It saw Solanki and Vaghela rule, then Delhi Sultanate control in the 14th century, and became Muzaffarid dynasty’s seat in the early 15th century. Sultan Ahmed Shah established it as Ahmedabad in 1411. Mughal rule in 1535 turned it into a major textile hub, further developed under Shah Jahan. British control from 1780 brought infrastructure, like a 1864 Mumbai railway link. Key in India’s independence, with Gandhi’s ashrams and protests, it became Gujarat’s capital in 1960, focusing on education, industry, and inspiring South Korea’s economic plans.

Geography:

Ahmedabad, at 53 meters above sea level in western India, lies along the Sabarmati River in Gujarat, covering 505 km². The Sabarmati River Front Project has addressed its water scarcity by channeling water from the Narmada River. The city features the flat terrain, except for Thaltej-Jodhpur Tekra hills, and includes Kankaria Lake, established in 1451. In seismic zone 3, Ahmedabad faces moderate earthquake risks. Divided by the Sabarmati, its eastern part hosts the historic city with dense markets and community-based housing clusters, while the western side has modern educational, residential, and commercial developments, linked by bridges like the Ellis Bridge.

Demographics:

As of the 2011 Census, Ahmedabad’s population was 5.6 million, ranking as India’s fifth most populous city. Its urban agglomeration, initially housing 6.4 million people, is now estimated at 7.65 million, making it India’s seventh-largest urban area. The city had an 88.29% literacy rate, with higher literacy among men than women. Rural families living in Ahmedabad numbered 30,737, with 5.41% below the poverty line. About 440,000 residents live in slums, and there were 2,273 registered non-resident Indians in 2008. The city’s population, estimated at 8.06 million in 2020, has grown significantly from 854,959 in 1950. Projections suggest it might reach 8.85 million by 2025 and could surge to 11.06 million by 2035.