Rajpipla is a town and a

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in the Narmada district in the

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. It was the capital of the former Kingdom of Rajpipla.

Name

Bhil population gave it the name Rajpipla for the ruler resided first under a pipal tree

Geography

Rajpipla is located at . It has an average elevation of 148 metres (485 feet).

History

Rajpipla was known as Nandipuri during the rule of Gurjara kings, when it was the capital of the

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kingdom. A later form of the name Nandol and ''Nandod'' have also been in use in medieval times.

Demographics

India

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, Rajpipla had a population of 34,923. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Rajpipla has an average literacy rate of 97%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 92%, and female literacy is 91%. In Rajpipla, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. Rajpipla is one of the most literate towns of Gujarat.

References

External links

Shri-Harsiddhi-Mataji-Temple Open library resource Playne, Somerset; Solomon, R. V. ; Bond, J. W.; Wright, Arnold; Indian StatesRajpipla State Post - Postal History of Rajpipla State
Cities and towns in Narmada district {{Narmada-geo-stub