Morbi

Morbi or Morvi is a city known as a ceramics capital of India[1] is in the Morbi district in the state of Gujarat, India. It is situated on the Kathiawar peninsula. In 2011, the city's population was determined to be 194,947.[2] The city is on the Machhu River, 35 km (22 mi) from the sea and 60 km (37 mi) from Rajkot.

Morbi
Morvi
City
Morbi
Mani Mandir, Morbi
Mani Mandir, Morbi
Morbi is located in Gujarat
Morbi
Morbi
Location in Gujarat, India
Coordinates: 22.82°N 70.83°E / 22.82; 70.83
Country India
StateGujarat
DistrictMorbi
Government
 • TypeMorbi Nagarpalika
Area
 • Total46.58 km2 (17.98 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total194,947
 • Density4,200/km2 (11,000/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialGujarati, Hindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
363641/42
Area code363641
Vehicle registrationGJ-36

Etymology

The district is named after Morbi city. The name of the city of Morbi (literally meaning the city of peacocks) was probably derived from the King of Bhuj.

History

It’s called once as Morvi, There were rivers of Milk and Ghee(Butter). This means Morbi was too prosperous. On that time Morbi was among the Strongest states of India. Morbi Was ruled by many Kingdom. From the Mughal Empire to Rajputs and Britishers. From Qutb-ud-din Aybak to Lakhdhirji Thakor… Sir Waghjee Thakor

After the death of Waghjee Thakor, Prince Lakhdhirji Thakor announced the King of Morbi. He also did a remarkable job in the History of Morbi. In his time Electric powerhouse and Telephone exchange was built. He also built Temples, Technical High School and Engineering college. This college is now known as the name of ‘L.E.College’.[3]

In 1947, India became independent and Morbi had been associated with India. So this was the talk of old Morbi and It’s kingdom. After that Modern Morbi come into existence. Morbi started to grow on all sides. Right now Morbi is the hub of the Ceramic and Wall clock industries. With near about 390 Ceramic and 150 Wall clocks industries, Morbi has its own special place among Indian Industries.

There are always some disasters associated with any city or place. Morbi was getting success over success. But suddenly it got two breaks over it. Yes, Morbi has been survived from 2 biggest disasters. Even the world has noticed these disasters. In 1979, Burst of Macchu – 2 Dam and in 2001, Biggest earthquake of Indian history.

2022 Morbi bridge collapse
Main article: 2022 Morbi bridge collapse

On 30 October 2022 a pedestrian suspension bridge over the Machchhu River in the city of Morbi in Gujarat, India, collapsed, causing the deaths of at least 135 people and injuries to more than 180 others.

Temples

The Morbi Trimandir is 7.7 km (4.8 mi) away from the city, near the village of Jepur, on the Morbi-Navlakhi Highway.[4]

References
  1. decorcera.com. "The Ceramics Capital of India| Morbi | Ceramics Tiles Manufacturers in India". decorcera.com. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
  2. "Morvi City Census 2011 data". Population Census 2011. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
  3. "History | District Morbi, Government of Gujarat | India". Retrieved 12 February 2023.
  4. "Morbi Mandir | Morbi Trimandir | Morbi Temple | Dada Bhagwan Trimandir". www.trimandir.org. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
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