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Baroda is situated on the banks
of the river Vishwamitri (whose name is derived from the great saint Rishi
Vishwamitra). The city  was once called Chandravati, after its ruler Raja Chandan,
then Viravati, the abode of the brave, and then Vadpatra because of the
abundance of banyan trees on the banks of the Vishwamitri. From Vadpatra it
derived its present name Baroda or Vadodara.
The city is on the major rail and
road arteries joining Mumbai with Delhi and Mumbai with Ahmedabad. Because of
this Vadodara is known as a ‘Gateway to the Golden Corridor’. National Highway
No. 8 passes through the city. All superfast and express trains halt at Vadodara
Railway Station. Vadodara also has an airport which is very well connected with
the other major airports of India.
Public transport vehicles within
the city include buses, autorickshaws and taxis. There are a few private bus
services too. Of course, there are many people who use their own vehicles –
cars, scooters, motorcycles and bicycles. Private taxis are also available.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Area: 108.22 sq. km.
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Altitude: 35.5 Mts. Above Mean Sea Level.
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Latitude: 22 deg 17’ 59’’ North
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Longitude: 73 deg 15’ 18’’ East
HOW TO REACH?
- Distance from Mumbai: 442 Km
- Distance from Delhi: 1039 Km
- Distance from Ahmedabad: 120 Km
- Winter Temperature: Max 31 OC, Min 11 OC
- Summer Temperature: Max 45 OC, Min 24 OC
- Rainfall (mid-June to mid-September): 931.9 mm
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