Kota, Rajasthan
Kota (/ˈkoʊtə/ ⓘ), previously known as Kotah, is a city in the southeast of the northern Indian state of Rajasthan. It is located about 240 kilometres (149 mi) south of the state capital, Jaipur, situated on the banks of Chambal River. With a population of over 1.2 million, it is the third most populous city of Rajasthan after Jaipur and Jodhpur, 46th most populous city of India and 53rd most populous urban agglomeration of India. It serves as the administrative headquarters for Kota district and Kota division. It is popular among the youth of India for its coaching institutes for engineering and medical entrance examinations. Many students come to Kota to prepare for the JEE, NEET and many other competitive exams, making it an Edtech city.
Kota | |
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Metropolis | |
| Nickname: Coaching capital of India | |
Kota Kota | |
| Coordinates: 25°0′0″N 76°10′0″E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Kota |
| Division | Kota Division (Hadoti Region) |
| Named for | Kotia Bhil |
| Government | |
| • Type | Democratic |
| • Body | Municipal Corporation |
| • Mayor | Rajeev Agarwal(Kota South)(INC) Manju Mehra(Kota North)(INC) |
| • Member of Parliament Kota-Bundi | Om Birla (BJP) |
| • Member of Legislative Assembly Kota South | Sandeep Sharma (BJP) |
| • Member of Legislative Assembly Kota North | Shanti Kumar Dhariwal (INC) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 404.36 km2 (156.12 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 271 m (889 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,001,694 |
| • Rank | 46th |
| • Density | 2,500/km2 (6,400/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, English |
| • Native | Rajasthani, Harauti |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 324001 to 324011 and 324022 |
| Telephone code | 0744 |
| ISO 3166 code | RJ-IN |
| Vehicle registration | RJ-20 |
| Sex ratio | 895 ♀/♂ |
| Website | kotamc |
The city of Kota was once the part of the erstwhile Rajput kingdom of Bundi. It became a separate princely state in the 16th century. Apart from the several monuments that reflect the glory of the town, Kota is also known for its palaces and gardens. The city was also included among 98 Indian cities for Smart Cities Mission initiated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015 and was listed at 67th place after results of first round were released following which top 20 cities were further selected for funding in the immediate financial year.