Surajpole (Udaipur) Explained

Surajpole
Coordinates:24.579395 "N,73.697080 "E
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Rajasthan
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Udaipur district
Subdivision Type3:City
Subdivision Name3:Udaipur
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto

Surajpole is a locality in the Udaipur city of Rajasthan state.[1] This is one of the largest and most populated market in the city.

History

Udaipur was one time surrounded by the City Wall of Udaipur, called in Hindi Parkota. Surajpole Darvaja or Surajpole is one entry gate among seven, the others being Hathipole, Udiapole, Chandpole, DelhiGate, and so on.

General

It is situated in the heart of the city, just 0.5 km away from the Udaipur City Bus Depot and 1 km from Udaipur City railway station. Surajpole junction is approached from Delhi Gate and connects with Udiapole Circle, which is around 530 m away. It is a center point for many adjoining markets, namely Bapu Bazar, Dhaan Mandi, Kalaji Goraji, Gulab Bagh, Ziniret ka Chowk etc. This area has a mixed land use, having elements of residential, commercial and institutional use.[2] Bapu Bazar is a popular market for shopping, with showrooms for things like clothing, crockery, gadgets, shoes school uniforms and khadi products, while also offering local vendor shops for Indian fast food, like kachori, samosa, pani-puri etc. Dhaan Mandi is popular for raw and processed Indian spices. Kalaji Goraji is considered a peaceful residential area.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: India`s emerging retail destinations. moneycontrol.com. e-Eighteen.com Ltd.. 26 November 2015.
  2. Web site: Make Your City Smart. mygov.in. MyGov Cell. 9 September 2016.