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Tier 2 Established 1620 Auto Parts / Foundry / Bearings

๐Ÿ“ Rajkot

Gujarat โ€ข 360xxxx

Rajkot, the largest city in Gujarat's Saurashtra region, is a major auto-component cluster (#3 in India for diesel engines), bearing manufacturing hub (rivals Coimbatore), and gold jewellery center. Mahatma Gandhi spent his early childhood here at the Mahatma Gandhi Museum (his school still stands). Rajkot Airport now international, gaining Gujarat aviation traction.

Population
1.81M
18,10,000
Area
129 kmยฒ
GDP Rank
#24
in India
PIN
360
XXX series
๐Ÿ“ Coordinates
22.3039ยฐN
70.8022ยฐE
Helplines
7
active
๐Ÿ“ˆ Population Growth (Decade-wise)
0.65M1M1.39M1.81M1991200120112024
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Police
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Fire
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Ambulance
108
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Women
181
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Child
1098
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CM Office
1100

๐Ÿญ Key Industries

๐Ÿญ Auto components (diesel engines)
๐Ÿญ Bearing manufacturing
๐Ÿญ Gold/silver jewellery
๐Ÿญ Casting & forging foundries
๐Ÿญ Cotton ginning (Saurashtra hub)
๐Ÿญ CNC machining

๐Ÿ—ฟ Famous Landmarks

๐Ÿ—ฟ Watson Museum
๐Ÿ—ฟ Mahatma Gandhi Museum (his school)
๐Ÿ—ฟ Lang Library (1856)
๐Ÿ—ฟ Rashtriya Shala
๐Ÿ—ฟ Ishwariya Park
๐Ÿ—ฟ Aji Dam
๐Ÿ—ฟ Khambhalida Buddhist Caves (60km)

๐ŸŽ“ Educational Institutions

๐ŸŽ“ Saurashtra University
๐ŸŽ“ Marwadi University
๐ŸŽ“ PDU Medical College
๐ŸŽ“ Atmiya University
๐ŸŽ“ RK University
๐ŸŽ“ Gujarat Technological University extension

๐ŸŽ‰ Festivals

๐ŸŽ‰ International Kite Festival (Uttarayan)
๐ŸŽ‰ Navratri (Saurashtra style)
๐ŸŽ‰ Diwali
๐ŸŽ‰ Janmashtami

๐ŸŒŸ More Info

๐Ÿฒ Cuisine: Gathiya, Fafda-jalebi, Khaman dhokla, Undhiyu (winter), Pendha (sweet)
โšฝ Sports: Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium (international)

๐Ÿ“‹ Popular Schemes

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๐Ÿ’ผ Active Jobs

๐Ÿ’ผ CCI Recruitment 2026

Cement Corporation of India โ€ข Deadline: 7/30/2026

๐Ÿ’ผ NEDFi Recruitment 2026

North East Development Finance โ€ข Deadline: 7/25/2026

๐Ÿ’ผ Bank of Maharashtra 2026

Bank of Maharashtra โ€ข Deadline: 7/20/2026

๐Ÿ’ผ Federal Bank Officer 2026

Federal Bank โ€ข Deadline: 7/15/2026

๐Ÿ’ผ Karnataka Bank 2026

Karnataka Bank โ€ข Deadline: 7/10/2026

๐Ÿ’ผ Punjab Sind Bank 2026

Punjab & Sind Bank โ€ข Deadline: 8/24/2026

๐Ÿ’ผ UCO Bank Recruitment 2026

UCO Bank โ€ข Deadline: 8/19/2026

๐Ÿ’ผ IOB Recruitment 2026

Indian Overseas Bank โ€ข Deadline: 8/14/2026

๐Ÿ’ผ Central Bank 2026

Central Bank of India โ€ข Deadline: 8/9/2026

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Government Offices

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC)

๐Ÿ“ Dr. Ambedkar Bhavan, Rajkot 360001

๐Ÿ“ž 0281-2233000

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Rajkot Collectorate

๐Ÿ“ Race Course, Rajkot 360001

๐Ÿ“ž 0281-2456110

๐Ÿ›๏ธ RUDA (Rajkot Urban Dev Auth)

๐Ÿ“ University Road, Rajkot 360005

๐Ÿ“ž 0281-2576565

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

Rajkot auto components MSME - schemes for new units?

Gujarat Industrial Policy 2020 offers 25% capital subsidy + 7% interest subsidy for MSMEs. ATUFS for textile-machinery components 15%. Mudra โ‚น10L. ZED (Zero Effect Zero Defect) certification scheme - 80% subsidy on assessment. Apply at indextb.gujarat.gov.in or DIC Rajkot.

Rajkot gold jewellery industry - GST and hallmarking?

Hallmarking mandatory for gold jewellery since June 2021. BIS license required. Apply at manakonline.in. GJEPC (Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council) provides 4-7% MEIS export benefit. Mudra โ‚น50K-10L for karigar (artisans). Saurashtra Gold Cluster supports MSMEs.

Saurashtra University - distance learning options?

Saurashtra University offers BA/MA/BCom/MCom via Distance Education Council. Fees โ‚น3-8K/year (very affordable). Exam centers in Saurashtra and India. Foreign students welcomed. Vahli Dikri Yojana โ‚น1.10L can be used here. Apply at saurashtrauniversity.edu.