Vadodara
Vadodara (), formerly Baroda, is a major city in the Indian state of Gujarat. It serves as the administrative headquarters of the Vadodara district and is situated on the banks of the Vishwamitri River, 141 km (88 mi) from the state capital of Gandhinagar. The railway line and National Highway 8, which connect Delhi with Mumbai, pass through Vadodara. The city is named for its abundance of banyan (vad) trees. Vadodara is also locally referred to as the Sanskrutik Nagari (transl. 'Cultural City') and Kala Nagari (transl. 'City of Art') of India.
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| Government:Mayor | Jigeesha Sheth
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| Area:Total | 400 km (200 sq mi)
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| Elevation | 129 m (423 ft)
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| Population:Total | 1,822,221
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| Population:Rank | 20th (3rd in Gujarat State)
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| Demonym | Vadodarian, Barodian
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| Vehicle registration | GJ-06 (Urban)/GJ-29 (Rural)
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