Porbandar
- Coordinates
- 21.6425, 69.60472
The Porbandar Lighthouse is actually not mentioned in the provided Wikipedia content, but Porbandar is a city and the headquarters of the Porbandar district in the Indian state of Gujarat. Here's a description of the city:
Porbandar is a city located in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is situated at an elevation of 1 meter above sea level. The city has a hot semi-arid climate, with high temperatures throughout the year. Porbandar is the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi and Sudama, and it was the former capital of the Porbandar princely state.
The city has a rich history, dating back to the mid-16th century when the Jethwa clan of Rajputs established the state. Porbandar was later overrun by the Marathas and came under the authority of the Gaekwad court at Baroda and eventually the Peshwa. After India's independence in 1947, the state was annexed into the dominion of India and merged with the United State of Kathiawar. Today, Porbandar is a significant city in the state of Gujarat, with a population of over 152,000 people.
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- According to the 2011 census, the population of Porbander contracted 3.85% in 2011. i.e. the growth rate was negative. The sex ration of the city was 943 in 2011.