Porbandar PIN Codes: 360490 to 362650 | Gujarat

Key Facts

Porbandar is a city and the administrative headquarters of Porbandar District in the Indian state of Gujarat. Located on the western coast of India along the Arabian Sea, Porbandar occupies a strategic position in the southwestern part of Gujarat's Saurashtra peninsula. The city covers an area of approximately 38 square kilometers and has a population of around 150,000 people according to recent census data. Porbandar holds significant historical importance as the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, earning it the nickname 'The Birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi' and making it an important pilgrimage site for those interested in India's independence movement. The city is administratively divided into multiple wards and neighborhoods, with its municipal corporation overseeing urban development and local governance. Porbandar's economy is primarily driven by fishing, salt production, and cement manufacturing, while also benefiting from tourism related to its historical significance and coastal location. The city features several notable landmarks including the Kirti Mandir (Gandhi's birthplace memorial), the Sudama Temple, and the Porbandar Bird Sanctuary. Visitors can access detailed postal code information for Porbandar's various neighborhoods and administrative subdivisions through our comprehensive location database.

Neighboring Regions

• Junagadh
• Devbhoomi Dwarka
• Jamnagar