Rajpipla is a town and a municipality in the Narmada district in the Indian state of Gujarat.

It was the capital of the former Kingdom of Rajpipla.

Name

Bhil population gave it the name Rajpipla for the ruler resided first under a pipal tree

Geography

Rajpipla is located at 21°47′N 73°34′E / 21.78°N 73.57°E / 21.78; 73.57. It has an average elevation of 148 metres (485 feet).

History

Rajpipla was known as Nandipuri during the rule of Gurjara kings, when it was the capital of the Lata kingdom. A later form of the name Nandol and Nandod have also been in use in medieval times.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Rajpipla had a population of 34,923. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Rajpipla has an average literacy rate of 97%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 92%, and female literacy is 91%. In Rajpipla, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. Rajpipla is one of the most literate towns of Gujarat.