Kota

Kota, previously known as Kotah, is a city in the southeast of the northern Indian state of Rajasthan. It is located about 240 kilometres south of t…
Kota, previously known as Kotah, is a city in the southeast of the northern Indian state of Rajasthan. It is located about 240 kilometres south of the state capital, Jaipur, situated on the banks of Chambal River. With a population of over 1.2 million, it is the third most populous city of Rajasthan after Jaipur and Jodhpur, 46th most populous city of India and 53rd most populous urban agglomeration of India. It serves as the administrative headquarters for Kota district and Kota division. It is popular among the youth of India for its coaching institutes for engineering and medical entrance examinations. Many students come to Kota to prepare for the JEE, NEET and many other competitive exams, making it an Edtech city.
  • Country: India
  • State: Rajasthan
  • Elevation: 271 m (889 ft)
  • District: Kota
  • Division: Kota Division (Hadoti Region)
  • Named for: Kotia Bhil
  • Time zone: UTC+5:30 (IST)

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