Adalaj

Adalaj
Town
Clockwise: Adalaj stepwell, a market, and Trimandir temple.
Adalaj
Location in Gujarat, India
Adalaj
Adalaj (Gujarat)
Adalaj
Adalaj (India)
Coordinates: 23°10′N 72°35′E / 23.17°N 72.58°E / 23.17; 72.58
Country India
StateGujarat
DistrictGandhinagar
TalukaGandhinagar
Government
  TypePanchayat
  Gram PanchayatKokilaben R Thakor
Area
  Town
17.91 km2 (6.92 sq mi)
  Land17.91 km2 (6.92 sq mi)
  Urban
17.91 km2 (6.92 sq mi)
Elevation
66 m (217 ft)
Highest elevation
69 m (226 ft)
Lowest elevation
63 m (207 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Town
11,957
  Rank1,262
  Density670/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
Languages
  OfficialGujarati, Hindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
382 421
STD code+91-2712
Vehicle registrationGJ
WebsiteGandhinagar District Panchayat

Adalaj is a census town in Gandhinagar district in the western Indian state of Gujarat. With a population of roughly 12,000 residents within the town limits as of 2011, Adalaj is known for its semi-arid climate and its historic and religious establishments. The town sits in a generally flat area covering about 18 sq. km.

The city has seen recent rapid urbanization since the last census report.