About Dhrol
The city of Dhrol which is also a municipality lies in the district of Jamnagar in the Gujarat state. Dhrol is situated 42 kms towards the east direction from Jamnagar district headquarters. The city lies about 280 kms away from Gandhinagar in the east direction.
History of Dhrol
The reign of Jadeja governed the region of Saurashtra for about 450 years before the arrival of Jamravalji and Hardhrolji from Kutch. Then Jadeja State was distributed into Saurashtra by the Jadeja rulers. During that era Dhrol used to be a 2nd class state in the Saurashtra region. Saurashtra’s well-known battle field “Bhucharmori” is situated close to Dhrol. Several years ago the army commander of Akbar “Mirza Aziz Koka” and “Jaam Ajaaji” (the son of Jaam Sataaji) fought a ferocious battle on this field.The Dhrol town was famous as the “Dhamalpur” town prior to the influx of Jadeja rulers in Saurashtra. The Chavda dynasty reigned Dhamalpur during that period and the name Dhamalpur was named after the king Dhamal Chavda. Dhamalpur was invaded by Jam Hardholji during the reign of Dhamal Chavda. King Chavda hindered Jam Hardholji who in return protested against Chavda. There were various warrior clans in the army of Dhamal Chavda like Jadav, Chavda, Gohil, Rathod, Makwana, Chauhan, Solanki, Jhala, Dabhi, Varsur and Khimsurya. Jadejas were more unified as compared to the Chavda clans. As a result, these clans were conquered by the Jadejas. In 1539, Dhamal Chavda was slaughtered by the Jadejas.
The Dhrol State used to be a princely state governed by the Jadejas at the time of British reign in India. During that period there were 71 villages and the state occupied an area of about 732 square kilometers. HH Thakore Saheb Sri Chandra Singhji Dipsinghji Jadeja was the last emperor of the Dhrol State who moved into Union of India in the year 1948 on the 15th of February.
The Superstitions of Dhrol
Dhrol is thought to be an unlucky place for the politicians and hence it has gained an infamous superstitious reputation in the field of politics. Nobody campaigns at Dhrol. According to the locals in the year 1975, right after addressing a rally at Dhrol, Indira Gandhi forced an emergency. In the present times the election campaigns in Dhrol are finished off due to superstitions.Geography and Climate of Dhrol
The city of Dhrol is positioned at 70.42 degrees in the east and 22.57 degrees in the north. The average elevation of the city is 85 feet or 26m.The city remains quite hot during the summers. The highest temperature during the day time ranges between 27 degree Celsius and 38 degree Celsius. The average temperature in the January month remains around 18.8 degree Celsius.
Demographics of Dhol
According to 2001’s census, the population of Dhol was 23618. The female populace is 51 percent of the total population whereas the male populace is 49 percent. The avg. literacy rate of the town is 69 percent which is greater than the national avg. i.e. 59.50 percent with 64 percent female literacy and 74 percent male literacy. The populace that belongs to the age group of children below six years is 12 percent.Dhrol Tourism
Dhrol has a couple of tourist attractions that can be visited by the travelers. Some of them have been discussed below:Kalavad City
Kalavad is a small city which is also a municipality in the Jamnagar district of Gujarat. This city is located merely 53.6 kms away from Dhrol.Jamnagar
Jamnagar lies at a distance of 39.8 kms from Dhrol. Situated on the coastline of the Gulf of Kutch, Jamnagar is the 5th largest city of Gujarat. Tourist can take bus from Dhrol to reach Jamnagar. The picturesque hills, Bird Sanctuary, temples, Marine National Park, palaces, beaches and islands of Jamnagar have been enthralling the tourists since ages.Rajkot
Rajkot is positioned at a distance of 50.7 kms from Dhrol. One can hire buses or private cars in Dhrol to reach Rajkot. This is the 4th largest city of Gujarat.Wankaner
The distance between Dhrol and Wankaner is 74.4 kms. By road it takes about 1 hour 20 minutes to reach Wankaner from Dhrol. Tourists must visit the Wankaner Palace here.Morvi
61.1 kms is the distance between Dhrol and Morvi city which is also a municipality in the Morbi district of Gujarat. Tourists can avail the State Transport buses that ply between Dhrol and Morvi. Must-see places in Morvi include Green Chowk, Mani Mandir, Art Deco Palace, Nehru Gate and Darbargadh Palace.Accommodation at Dhrol
Dhrol has a handful of places for tourist accommodation, the details of them have been mentioned below:- Ani Highway Hotel
Address: Jamnagar Highway
Opposite Gm Kanya Chhatralaya,
Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin code- 361210
Phone: +(91)-9925858501,
+(91)-2897-294170 and 9925107335
- Swaminarayan Guest House
Address: S T Rd,
Nr S T Bus Stand Rd,
Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210
Phone: +(91)-9426949448,
+(91)-2897-222208 and 9429141580
Food in Dhrol
- Sarvottam Hotel
Address: Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210,
Khajuri Patia, Ta Dhrol
Phone: +(91)-9978764645
- Murlidhar Parotha House
Address: Jamnagar Rajkot Highway,
Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210, Nr Bus Stand
Phone: 9904513232
and +(91)-9998142531
Services in Dhrol
The following are some of the essential services offered to the inhabitants of Dhrol:Hospital in Dhrol
- Dr Santoki Hospital
Address: Krishna Shopping Center,
St Rd, Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210,
Opp Patel Samaj
Phone: +(91)-9925303725
Banks in Dhrol
- State Bank of India
- Address: Mamlatdar Offc Compd,
Jodia Rd, Dhrol,
Jamnagar, Pin- 361210
Phone: +(91)-2897-222716
and +(91)-2897-222016 - Address: A-01,
Mamlatdar's Office Cmpnd,
Jodia Rd, Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210,
Nr Gujarat Hardware Store
Phone: +(91)-2897-223516
- Address: Mamlatdar Offc Compd,
- Bank of India
- Address: Patel Samaj
Shopping Centre,
Shop Number- 70,
First Flr, Jamanagar Rd,
Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210,
Nr Jamnagar Distrco
Phone: 1800220229 - Address: A-01, Gandhi Chowk,
Rajkot Rd, Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210,
Nr Laxminarayan Cmplx
Phone: +(91)-2897-223399
- Address: Patel Samaj
- Bank of Baroda
Address: Patel Vidyarthi Ashram Bldg,
Dhrol, Jamnagar, Pin- 361210,
Phone: 1800224447
and +(91)-288-222316
- Axis Bank Ltd
Address: Kamal Cmpex,
Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210,
Opp Police Chowki
Phone: +(91)-2897-222103
and 222106
- Saurashtra Gramin Bank
- Address: Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin code- 361210
Phone: +(91)-2897-294712 - Address: Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin code- 361210,
Main Bazaar Latipar
Phone: +(91)-7574808159 - Address: Jodiya Rd, Dhrol,
Jamnagar, Pin- 361210
Phone: +(91)-2897-223242
- Address: Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Courier Services in Dhrol
- Madhur Courier Services
Address: Main Bazar,
Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210
Phone: +(91)-9974175046
Mobile Phone Repairing Centers in Dhrol
- Balaji Mobile
Address: First Flr,
Bus Stand Rd,
Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210,
Nr Patel Hall
Phone: +(91)-9727825353,
+(91)-2897-222227 and 9898539172
- Bapasitaram Mobile
Address: Vankiya Gam,
Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210
Phone: +(91)-9998452477
Internet Service Provider in Dhrol
- Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
Address: Telephone Exchange,
Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210
Phone: +(91)-2897-223999
Gas Agency in Dhrol
- Patel Gas Agency
Address: Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210,
Opposite Library,
Nr Vegetable Mrkt
Phone: +(91)-9726772634
Chemist in Dhrol
- Shiv Medical Store
Address: S T Rd, Dhrol,
Jamnagar, Pin- 361210,
Nr Patel Samaj
Phone: +(91)-2897-222100
Shopping in Dhrol
Electronics Shops in Dhrol
- Pooja Electronics
Address: Shop Number 20,
Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210,
Nr Hardhrol High School
Phone: +(91)-9974133660
- Nursinh Electronics
Address: 3, Shri Ram Mrkt,
Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210,
Nr Ajanta Stationery
Phone: +(91)-9979742123
- Parth Electronics
Address: First Flr,
Patel Samaj Bldng, St Rd,
Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210
Phone: +(91)-9227605710
- New Raj Mobile & Electronics
Address: Gandhi Chowk,
Opposite Bapu Bavla,
Dhrol Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210
Phone: 9825685300
and +(91)-9723836366
- Soham Electronics
Address: Main Bazar,
Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210
Phone: +(91)-9825079909
- Umiya Electronics & Electricals
Address: Patel Samaaj
Shopping Centre,
Shop Number- 55,
Jamnagar Rd,
Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210
Phone: +(91)-9228174772
Furniture Shops in Dhrol
- Milan Furniture
Address: Patel Hall,
Shop Number 7 - 8,
Jamnagar Rd,
Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210
Phone: +(91)-9426229709,
+(91)-2897-222401
and 9427275110
- Vastu Furniture Showroom
Address: Rajkot - Jamnagar Highway,
Opposite St Bus Depo,
Vrundavan Society
Uma Cmpex - 2
Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210
Phone: +(91)-9825314929,
+(91)-2897-294364
and 9979426508
Jewelry Shops in Dhrol
- Bharat Jewelers
Address: Nr St Bus Stand Rd,
Dhrol Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210
Phone: +(91)-9825892891
- Dhaval Jewellers
Address: Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210,
Opp Lohaana Mahajan Wadi,
Main Bazaar
Phone: 9228230164
and +(91)-9033252162
Garment Shops in Dhrol
- Mama & Co
Address: Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210,
Meman Chowk,
Noor Sheri
Phone: 9979558478
and +(91)-9898984294
- Ladli Menswears
Address: Abdul Sattar mrkt,
Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210,
Jail rd
Phone: +(91)-7874590199
- Cross World
Address: Silver Shopping Mall,
Nr Jail rd,
Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin - 361210
Gift Shop in Dhrol
- Shreeji Stores
Address: Shree Chandra
Sinhji Super Mrkt,
Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210,
Main Bazaar
Phone: +(91)-2897-222324
and +(91)-9898610601
Footwear Shop in Dhrol
- Shivam Shoes
Address: Taluka Panchyat`s Shop,
S T Rd,
Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210
Phone: +(91)-9429334350
General Stores in Dhrol
- Vaidh Brothers
Address: Main Bazaar,
Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210,
Near Nagar Gate
Phone: 9428317027
and +(91)-9825604531
- Shiv General Store
Address: S T Rd,
Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210,
Nr Famous Electric
Phone: 9712170220
and +(91)-9879863741
- Ram Tari Maya General Store
Address: Raghuvir Complex,
Latipur,
Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin code- 361210,
Nr National Highway Road
Phone number: +(91)-9998545159
- Patel Navrang Store
Address: Pir Chowk,
Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin code- 361210,
Nr Dargah Main Bazaar
Phone number: +(91)-9879682254
- Shri Krishna Kirana Store
Address: Jamnagar Rd,
Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210,
Opposite Garden
Phone: +(91)-9427237726
- Momay General Store
Address: Main Rd Latipur,
Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210,
Near Main Bazaar
Phone: +(91)-9925235815
- Maruti Provision Store
Address: Padar Vankiya,
Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210,
Nr Hanuman Mandir
Phone: +(91)-9624184185
Computer Dealers in Dhrol
- Shiv Computers
Address: Laxminarayan Cmplx-1,
Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210,
Nr Civil Hospital
Phone: +(91)-9427769499
- Xpert Services
Address: 16, Laxminarayan Cmplx,
Rajkot Rd, Dhrol,
Jamnagar, Pin- 361210
Phone: +(91)-9904278178,
+(91)-2897-223118
and 9426121869
- Pshyco Technology (Computer Repairing Center)
Address: First Flr, 108,
Patel Samaj Cmplx, S T Rd,
Dhrol, Jamnagar, Pin- 361210
Phone: +(91)-9016664656, 8460018897,
7405239395 and 8866163639
Miscellaneous Shops in Dhrol
- Shiv Sound (Sound System Equipments)
Address: Nr St Bus Stand Gandhi Chowk,
Dhrol, Jamnagar, Pin- 361210
Phone: 9879805256 and +(91)-9825316714
- Shiv Shakti Tractors (Tractor Parts Dealers)
Address: Jamnagar Rd, Dhrol,
Jamnagar, Pin- 361210,
Opp District Bank
Phone: +(91)-9427420133,
+(91)-2897-223855 and 8511242526
Transport in Dhrol
Following are the various modes of transport to reach Dhrol:By Rail
The nearest railway station to Dhrol is the Jamnagar rail head which is situated at a distance of 38.9 kms from Dhrol. Jamnagar railway station connects Jamnagar with the other important cities of Gujarat as well as the other parts of India. Dhrol can be reached from Jamnagar via bus or private cars.By Bus
There are numerous bus operators who offer excellent bus services from Dhrol. There are nearly 13 bus routes from the city of Dhrol. Tourists can avail, AC, non AC and Volvo buses from Dhrol which daily ply between Dhrol and the other major towns of Gujarat. The bus fare range is between Rs 250 and Rs 450. The State transport Volvo buses also ply between Dhrol and the other important towns of Gujarat.
State Transport Bus Depots in Dhrol
The following are the various bus depots in Dhrol offered by the Gujarat State Transport:- S T Bus Depots
- Address: Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210
Phone: +(91)-2897-222065 - Address: Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210
Phone: +(91)-2897-222030
- Address: Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Travel Agent in Dhrol
- Bansi Travels
Address: Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210
Phone: 9974934165
and +(91)-9228899823
Transporter in Dhrol
- Patel Transport
Address: Sardar Cmplx,
Jamnagar Rajkot Highway,
Dhrol, Jamnagar,
Pin- 361210
Phone: +(91)-2897-223141
and +(91)-9825223811
Fact File of Dhrol
Best Time to visit: October to JanuaryLanguages Spoken: Gujarati, Kachchi and Hindi
Currency: Rupees
State Animal: Asiatic Lion
State Bird: Greater Flamingo
State Tree: Banyan
Tourism Website: https://jamnagardp.gujarat.gov.in/jamnagar/english/taluka/dharol/index.htm