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Tier 2 Established 1721 Petrochemical / Engineering / Cultural

๐Ÿ“ Vadodara

Gujarat โ€ข 390xxxx

Vadodara (Baroda), once the seat of the Gaekwad Maratha rulers, is Gujarat's cultural capital with strong industrial base in petrochemicals, engineering, and pharmaceuticals. Home to MS University (open-air campus, founded 1949), Vadodara hosts IPCL, GSFC, ABB, Siemens. Annual Navratri at Atladara is among India's grandest. Citizens access Gujarat Vahli Dikri, Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban, plus central schemes.

Population
2.06M
20,65,000
Area
220 kmยฒ
GDP Rank
#19
in India
PIN
390
XXX series
๐Ÿ“ Coordinates
22.3072ยฐN
73.1812ยฐE
Helplines
7
active
๐Ÿ“ˆ Population Growth (Decade-wise)
1.11M1.49M1.82M2.07M1991200120112024
๐Ÿ“ž Important Helplines
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Police
100
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Fire
101
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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 Petrochemicals (IPCL, GSFC)
๐Ÿญ Engineering (ABB, Siemens, L&T)
๐Ÿญ Pharmaceuticals (Sun Pharma, Alembic)
๐Ÿญ Capital goods
๐Ÿญ IT (Alkapuri area)
๐Ÿญ Chemicals

๐Ÿ—ฟ Famous Landmarks

๐Ÿ—ฟ Laxmi Vilas Palace (4x size of Buckingham)
๐Ÿ—ฟ Sayaji Baug (zoo)
๐Ÿ—ฟ Sur Sagar Lake
๐Ÿ—ฟ Kirti Mandir
๐Ÿ—ฟ Champaner-Pavagadh UNESCO site (47km)
๐Ÿ—ฟ EME Temple (Air Force)
๐Ÿ—ฟ Sayaji Sarovar

๐ŸŽ“ Educational Institutions

๐ŸŽ“ MS University Baroda (largest open campus)
๐ŸŽ“ IIM-A Vadodara extension
๐ŸŽ“ Sumandeep Vidyapeeth
๐ŸŽ“ Faculty of Fine Arts MSU (premier arts)
๐ŸŽ“ Parul University

๐ŸŽ‰ Festivals

๐ŸŽ‰ Navratri (Atladara largest in India)
๐ŸŽ‰ Uttarayan kite festival
๐ŸŽ‰ Diwali
๐ŸŽ‰ World Music Festival

๐ŸŒŸ More Info

๐Ÿฒ Cuisine: Sev usal, Bhakhri, Lilo chevdo, Rotlo, Undhiyo, Dabeli (from Kutchh, popular here)
โšฝ Sports: Reliance Stadium, Motibaug Cricket Ground

๐Ÿ“‹ Popular Schemes

๐Ÿ“‹ Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U)

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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 Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC)

๐Ÿ“ Khanderao Market, Vadodara 390001

๐Ÿ“ž 0265-2433116

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Vadodara Collectorate

๐Ÿ“ Kothi, Vadodara 390001

๐Ÿ“ž 0265-2434555

๐Ÿ›๏ธ VMSS Smart City Office

๐Ÿ“ M.S. University road, Vadodara 390002

๐Ÿ“ž 0265-2432020

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

Gujarat Vahli Dikri Yojana Vadodara - benefits?

โ‚น1.10 lakh total (โ‚น4K birth + โ‚น6K Class 1 + โ‚น1L at 18) for daughters born after Aug 2, 2019 in Gujarat families with income < โ‚น2L. Apply at District Mahila & Bal Vikas Office Vadodara or e-samaj.gujarat.gov.in. Up to 2 daughters per family eligible.

Vadodara petrochemical jobs entry route?

IPCL, GSFC recruit via GATE (Chemical/Mechanical) for officer level. ITI welders, fitters via direct walk-ins. ABB/Siemens prefer engineering grads from MSU/Parul. Skill courses via Gujarat Skill Mission free + โ‚น3K stipend at gsdm.gujarat.gov.in.

MS University Vadodara - admission and fees?

BA/BCom: โ‚น4-7K/year (very low for govt univ). Engineering: โ‚น40-60K. Faculty of Fine Arts has all-India entrance. Hostel โ‚น15-25K/yr. Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana covers up to โ‚น2L tuition for families < โ‚น4.5L income. Apply at msubaroda.ac.in.