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Gangapur City | |
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Kushalgarh | |
Nickname: GGC | |
Coordinates: 26°28′18″N 76°42′57″E / 26.47171°N 76.71594°E | |
Country | India |
State | Rajasthan |
District | Gangapur City |
Founded by | Raja Kushaliram Haldiya |
Named for | Brother of Raja Kushaliram, Gangaram |
Government | |
• Type | Government of Rajasthan |
• Body | Nagar Parishad |
• MLA | Ramkesh Meena
(INC) |
• Chairman | Shivratan Agrawal
(BJP) |
Area | |
• Total | 32 km2 (12 sq mi) |
Elevation | 260 m (850 ft) |
Population (2023) | |
• Total | 165,000 |
• Density | 5,200/km2 (13,000/sq mi) |
Languages | |
• Official | Hindi |
• Native | Braj Bhasha, Dhundhari (Rajasthani) |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 322201,322202 |
Telephone code | 07463 |
Vehicle registration | RJ-25 |
Sex ratio | 892 per 1000 ♂/♀ |
Website |
Gangapur City is a city and a municipal council located in Gangapur City District in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is the administrative headquarters of Gangapur City District. It is famous for its Sweet Cuisine Kheermohan and newly built Kushalgarh Baba Shyam Temple.
Gangapur City is a city located in the Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan, India. It holds a strategic position due to its location on the Delhi–Mumbai railway route, making it an important transportation hub. The city is well-connected to major urban centers like Jaipur, Kota, and Agra.
Gangapur City has a growing economy, with agriculture being a major source of livelihood, alongside trade and small-scale industries. The city offers educational institutions, healthcare services, and a developing infrastructure, making it a vital center for nearby rural regions. Its proximity to attractions like Ranthambore National Park adds to its importance in the area.
Gangapur City District Website: https://gangapurcity.rajasthan.gov.in/home/dptHome