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About Rajkot East, Rajkot

East Rajkot region is located approximately 250kms far from the state’s capital Gandhinagar & surrounded by Bhavnagar and Surendra nagar District, Eastern Rajkot inhabits several knowledge centers and fascinating buildings. East Rajkot has dense population that belongs to different religions and customs. Various languages are spoken such as Urdu, English, Hindi, Gujarati, Sindhi, Bengali, Tamil, Malayalam and Marathi. East Rajkot has constructed many facilities for its people convenience such as hospitals, banks, educational institutes and even some entertaining and religious sites. Numerous pilgrims also visit this part every year from almost all over worldwide in order to worship their deities. Also, Mahatma Gandhi ‘Father of Nation’, was studied in the city of Rajkot’s Alfred High School. so many heritage sites related to the life of Mahatma Gandhi are also there. About Rajkot, it is the fourth-largest city in the state of Gujarat, India, after Ahmedabad, Surat and Vadodara. Rajkot is the center of the Saurashtra region of Gujarat. Rajkot is the 35th-largest urban agglomeration in India, with a population more than 1.2 million as of 2015.

Advantages & Considerations

Why choose Rajkot East for Living?

An honest look at what residents love — and what to watch out for.

What's Great

Rise of malls in the region.
Many heritage sites.
Favored tourist destination.

What's Concerning

Lack of overall public transit facilities.
Slow -paced habitation.

Recent & Future Developments

What's New in Rajkot East, Rajkot

Live news feed — last updated 03 April 2026

03 Apr2026

Gujarat RERA Mandates Maintenance Payment for Unsold Flats

Gujarat RERA has ordered developers to pay maintenance charges for unsold flats from the date of building use permission until the units are sold. This decision aims to prevent developers from burdening existing residents with the maintenance costs of their unsold inventory.

Source: YouTube (The Bonus), DeshGujarat

27 Feb2026

Surat Metro Expansion and HSR Connectivity Boosted by Government Funding and Project Approvals

The Gujarat government has allocated ₹2,217 crore for metro projects, including the expansion of the Surat Metro network. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has proposed a 4.4 km elevated extension of Surat Metro Corridor II (Phase I) from Saroli to the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (HSR) corridor.

Source: DeshGujarat

19 Feb2026

Surat Metro and Urban Infrastructure Receive Major Funding in Gujarat Budget 2026-27

The Gujarat government has allocated ₹2,217 crore for the expansion of the Surat Metro network as part of its ₹33,504 crore budget for the Urban Development and Urban Housing Department for 2026-27.. Additionally, ₹1,900 crore has been allocated under AMRUT Mission 2.0 to support water supply, drainage, and urban transport.

Source: DeshGujarat

10 Feb2026

Gujarat Government Revises Land Allocation Policy for Civic Infrastructure

The Gujarat government has revised its land allocation policy to provide cost relief for municipalities, streamlining the development of civic infrastructure projects across the state. The policy is to allot government land free of cost to municipalities for public welfare projects across towns and cities in the state, unlike earlier practice of paying 25 to 50% of Circle land rates to State govt by Local bodies

Source: DeshGujarat, Construction World

06 Feb2026

Gujarat Government Implements industrial Reforms and Announces Medical College for Surat

The Gujarat government is introducing procedural reforms across key departments to enhance the ease of doing business, effective from April 2026. These reforms aim to boost industrial development and encourage entrepreneurship. Additionally, the government has issued Essentiality Certificates for three new medical colleges, including one at the ESIC hospital in Surat.

Source: Desh Gujarat, Indian Masterminds & 1 others

28 Jan2026

Gujarat Government Allocates Land Free for Civic Infrastructure

The Gujarat government has announced to allocate land free of charge to municipalities for eleven types of essential civic facilities, a move aimed at accelerating urban infrastructure development. This policy shift, which waives land costs previously ranging from 25% to 50% of market rates, is expected to help , 152 municipalities and expedite projects like Sewage treatment plants, fire stations, Anganwadis, town halls, Water supply.

Source: The Times of India, DeshGujarat

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