Rapar
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| Coordinates | 23°34′N 70°38′E / 23.57°N 70.63°ECoordinates: 23°34′N 70°38′E / 23.57°N 70.63°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District(s) | Kutch |
| Mr. | Vinay Patel |
| Population • Density |
40,000 (2007[update]) • 2,000 /km2 (5,180 /sq mi) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
• 79 metres (259 ft) |
Rapar is a city and a municipality in Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.
[edit] Geography
Rapar (Earlier it was known as Rahpar) is located at 23°34′N 70°38′E / 23.57°N 70.63°E[1]. It has an average elevation of 79 metres (259 feet).
Rapar is the main town in the Vagad Region of the Kutch District and the eastern-most town of the Kutch District. It is very vibrant trading hub and shopping center for local people as there is no other major town within a 100 km radius. The nearest towns are Gandhidham, Anjar, Kandla and Adipur in Kutch, and Morbi in Rajkot District and Radhanpur in Patan District. The district headquarters, Bhuj, is almost 140 km to the west.
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