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Morbi

Coordinates: 22°49′N 70°50′E / 22.82°N 70.83°E / 22.82; 70.83
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Morbi
Morvi
City
Mani Mandir
Mani Mandir
Nickname: 
Ceramics Capital of India
Morbi is located in Gujarat
Morbi
Morbi
Location in Gujarat, India
Coordinates: 22°49′N 70°50′E / 22.82°N 70.83°E / 22.82; 70.83
Country India
StateGujarat
DistrictMorbi
Government
 • TypeMunicipal corporation
 • BodyMorbi Municipal Corporation
 • MayorVacant
Area
 • Total46.58 km2 (17.98 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total194,947
 • Density4,200/km2 (11,000/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialGujarati, Hindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
Area code363641
Vehicle registrationGJ-36

Morbi or Morvi is a city was founded as a princely state around 1698 by Jadeja Thakor Saheb Shree Kayoji Ravaji. Morbi city is also known as a ceramics capital of India[1] is in the Morbi district in the state of Gujarat, India. It is situated on the Kathiawar peninsula. In 2011, the city's population was determined to be 194,947.[2] The city is on the Machhu River, 35 km (22 mi) from the sea and 60 km (37 mi) from Rajkot. It is the former capital of Morvi State, which ceased to exist in 1948.

Etymology

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The district is named after Morbi city. The name of the city of Morbi (literally meaning the city of peacocks) was probably derived from the King of Bhuj.

Temples

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MANI MANDIR

References

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  1. ^ decorcera.com. "The Ceramics Capital of India| Morbi | Ceramics Tiles Manufacturers in India". decorcera.com. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
  2. ^ "Morvi City Census 2011 data". Population Census 2011. Retrieved 30 April 2016.