Global InformationShivrajpur beach information
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Shivrajpur Beach | |
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Blue Flag Beach | |
 Evening view before Sunset | |
  Shivrajpur | |
| Coordinates: 22°20′N 68°57′E / 22.33°N 68.95°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District | Devbhumi Dwarka |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (Indian Standard Time) |
| Website | https://www.gujarattourism.com/saurashtra/devbhoomi-dwarka/shivrajpur-beach.html |
Shivrajpur beach, near Shivrajpur village, is located in the Devbhumi Dwarka district of Gujarat, India. Shivrajpur village was formed by the Baroda State during the early 19th century.[1] It was awarded the Blue Flag beach certification in October 2020 by the Foundation for Environment Education, a Denmark-based voluntary organization. It is a white-sand beach with azure, clear water.[2][3]
The water is shallow. The beach is accessible by airplane, train and road.[4] The beach timings are from 8 am to 7 pm, and there is a nominal entry fee.[5]
There is a lighthouse near the beach named Kacchighadh Lighthouse. It is believed that the ruler of Kachchh or Katuch, Maharao Deshalji, constructed a small fort with an 11-meter-high black masonry unlit beacon. The purpose of the fort was to provide safety and shelter to the Kachchhi vessels. Facilities like emergency repairs for boats, rations and drinking water were also provided. A battery-operated flashing light was placed at the top of the cabin in 1977, which was the first light in the region. The earthquake on 26 January 2001 left the lighthouse damaged, but it was restored immediately.[6]
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