Gujarat

Rajkot

The Saurashtra jewel

63/100
Average
Rs 10k+1BHK Rent
AQI 91Moderate
Use normal cautionSafety
Good for familiesSettlement fit

City At a Glance

Population
12.9 L
Census estimate
Area
170 km²
Elevation
128m
above sea level
Avg Temp
27°C
annual average
Cost Index
Medium
City Type
Tier 1
State
Gujarat
Coordinates
22.30°N
70.80°E

Livability Scores

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Education71
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Healthcare70
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Safety61
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Cost of Living69
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AQI55
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Transport70
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Lifestyle69
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Economy72
Weather56
National average
Best For
IndustrialHeritageBusiness HubClean City
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Air Quality Index

91
Satisfactory
Safe for most people outdoors
Good050
Satisfactory51100
Moderate101200
Poor201300
Very Poor301400
Severe401500
Source: CPCB via OpenAQ
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Climate & Rainfall

Avg Temp
27°C
Hottest
33°C
Coolest
22°C
Annual Rain
901mm
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F
M
A
M
Jun
J
A
S
O
N
D
Hot ≥33°CWarm 30–32°CPleasantRainfall

Source: IMD historical averages · Current month highlighted

City Essentials

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Top Hospitals

PDU Medical College & Hospital (Civil Hospital)
Government Hospital
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Sterling Hospital Rajkot
Private Hospital
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Kiran Hospital
Private Hospital
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Key Institutions

Saurashtra University
State University
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PDPU (Pandit Deendayal Energy University)
State University
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Marwadi University
Private University
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Transport Hubs

Rajkot International Airport
26 km away
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Rajkot Airport
2 km away
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GSRTC Central Bus Station
ISBT / State Bus
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Cultural Climate

Gujarati and Hindi both widely spoken. Comfortable for most Indians.

Migrant Openness
Moderate
Language Barrier
Low
PSU Presence
Minimal / none
City Character

Gujarat commercial city; Gujarati cultural core, welcoming business environment.

Neighbourhoods

5 localities mapped in Rajkot

Rent ranges, schools, hospitals and vibe — area by area.

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PSU Transfer FAQ

Common questions before moving to Rajkot

Is Rajkot a good PSU transfer posting for families?

Rajkot scores 63/100 on CityDex. For PSU and government families, the strongest signals are schools, hospitals, rent levels, safety, and language comfort.

What should I check before accepting a transfer to Rajkot?

Check KV or CBSE school access, CGHS or reliable hospital coverage, 1BHK/2BHK rent, commute to office or township, safety, and whether your family is comfortable with the local language and climate.

How expensive is Rajkot for a transferred employee?

Rajkot is marked as Medium cost of living on CityDex. Use the rent and essentials sections to compare expected housing and monthly expenses before finalizing accommodation.

How is air quality in Rajkot?

Current air quality guidance for Rajkot is Moderate. Families with children or elderly parents should also check seasonal pollution patterns before choosing a locality.

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