Vadodara Pincodes

Vadodara, also known as Baroda, is a major city in Gujarat, India, located on the Vishwamitri River, 141 km from Gandhinagar. It’s a key transportation hub with a railway line and National Highway 8 connecting Delhi and Mumbai. Vadodara is celebrated as the ‘Cultural City’ and ‘City of Art’ of India, known for landmarks like Laxmi Vilas Palace, once the royal residence of the Gaekwad dynasty, and the prestigious Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda.

History: 

During the Delhi Sultanate, Vadodara was ruled by Afghan leaders called Amir-i Sadgan, each commanding 100 cavalry. They rebelled in 1344, led by Qazi Jalal, taking control of a large area. Sultan Muhammad bin Tughluq defeated them in 1345. Later, Vadodara was governed by Firuz Khan, who claimed the throne but peacefully stepped down. In 1451, the city was attacked and rebuilt as Daulatabad during Mahmud Begada’s reign. Akbar later gave Vadodara to Nawab Aurang Khan. Maratha and Koli raids troubled the region in the late 1600s, with Vadodara being looted in 1705.

Geography:

Vadodara is in western India, about 128 feet above sea level. It’s the 10th largest city in India, covering an area of 400 square kilometers, with a population of 3.5 million as of the 2010-11 census. The city is situated on the banks of the Vishwamitri River in central Gujarat. In the summer, the Vishwamitri River often dries up, leaving only a small stream of water. Vadodara is located on a fertile plain between the Mahi and Narmada Rivers. According to the Bureau of Indian Standards, it falls under seismic zone-III, indicating moderate earthquake risk.

Demographics:

In the 2011 census, Vadodara Municipal Corporation and its surrounding areas had a population of 3,552,371, with about 9.45% of people being under 6 years old. The city had more females than males, with a sex ratio of 920 females for every 1000 males, and a high literacy rate of 90.48%. Hinduism was the main religion, followed by 85.39% of the population, while Islam was the second-largest at 11.20%. Jains accounted for 2.02%, Christians 0.82%, and Sikhs 0.45%. Gujarati was the most spoken language at 71.37%, followed by Hindi (14.83%), Marathi (7.60%), and Sindhi (1.91%).