Rajkot is the fourth-largest city in Gujarat state, after Ahmedabad, Vadodara, and Surat. Rajkot is in the centre of the Saurashtra region of Gujarat. Rajkot has population of more than 2 million as of 2021. Rajkot is the 26th largest city in India and the 22nd fastest-growing urban area in the world.

Rajkot is the 6th cleanest city of India. The city contains the administrative headquarters of the Rajkot District, 245 km from the state capital Gandhinagar, and is located on the banks of the Aji and Nyari rivers.

History: Rajkot was the capital of the Saurashtra State from 15 April 1948 to 31 October 1956, before its merger with Bombay State on 1 November 1956. Rajkot was reincorporated into Gujarat State on 1 May 1960.

Rajkot contributes to the economy of the Gujarat state with heavy and small scale industries under the patronage of Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) and Gujarat State Financial Corporation (GSFC).

Real estate has been a key contributor to Rajkot’s development in terms of economic and infrastructure development. Since early 2014, several high-rises have been built in Rajkot.

Lands in and around Rajkot are of high value, and typical plot rates are about Rs 25 lakh per plot, on the lower side. The city is expanding constantly and lands which are located 15-20 km away from city centre can be considered good investment for 5-10 years.