Patan, Gujarat
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Patan
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Patan (
Patan was established by the Chavda king
It is a historical place located on the bank of the now extinct
History
Patan was established by the Chavda ruler Vanaraja in the ninth century as "Anahilapataka".[2] During 10th-13th century, the city served as the capital of the Chaulukya dynasty, who succeeded the Chavdas.
The modern city
Education
Patan is home to the
There are many schools and colleges in Patan. Sheth B.D. High School, P.P.G experimental higher secondary school and Junior College is the oldest. Other famous schools are P.P.G. Experimental High School, Adarsha Vidhyalaya, Bhagwati International Public School, Sheth M.N. High School, Sheth B.M. High School, Prerna Mandir High School, Pioneer School of Science, Lord Krishna School of Science and Eklavya School of Science.
There are K.D. Polytechnic Patan for diploma in engineering, Government Engineering College and Sheth M.N. Science College, Sheth M.N.Law College. Patan is the education hub in North Gujarat.
Tourist attractions
Two famous architectural monuments have gain the status of national monuments. One of them is
Rani ki Vav
Rani ki vav is an intricately constructed stepwell situated in the town of Patan in Gujarat, India. It is located on the banks of the now dried-up
This stepwell is the oldest and the deepest among the 120 other stepwell in
Sahasralinga Tank
Sahasralinga Tank is an artificial water tank that was constructed during the
Transport
Local
City bus service is run by municipality connecting nearby village. Autorickshaw are available. Patan Bus Station is under construction.[9]
Bus Station
Rail
Road
The National Highway 68 connecting Ramgarh in Rajasthan with the province of Gujarat passes through Patan-Chanasma, thus connecting it with the cities
Air
The nearest airport is
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[10] Patan had a population of 112,038. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Patan has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 65%. In Patan, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Patan | Male | Female | |
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Population | 112,308 | 53% | 47% |
Literacy rate | 72% | 78% | 65% |
Under-6 | 11% |
See also
References
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
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was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ISBN 978-81-208-0450-0.
- ^ "CNG: eAuction 97. INDIA, Chaulukyas of Anahillapataka. Kumarapala. Circa 1145-1171. AV Dinar (19mm, 3.88 gm)". Cngcoins.com. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
- ^ Result Center Team, HNGU Patan. "HNGU-Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, Patan". Ngu.ac.in. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
- ISBN 978-0-19-513234-2.
- ^ Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen's Stepwell) at Patan, Gujarat". Whc.unesco.org. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
- ^ "Gujarat's Rani ki Vav added to UNESCO World Heritage site List". News.biharprabha.com. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
- ^ "Sahastra Ling Talav | Patan, Gujarat, India | India". Retrieved 24 March 2024.
- ^ DeshGujarat (9 December 2023). "Long-pending completion of Patan's new bus port to take another 6 months". DeshGujarat. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
Further reading
- Prof. K.A. Nizami, ‘Foundation of the Delhi Sultanat’ in A Comprehensive History of India-Vol-V part one.
- Chandler, Tertius. 1987. Four Thousand Years of Urban Growth: An Historical Census. St. David's University Press.