Area Overview
What makes New Thorala special
New Thorala is the newer extension of Thorala.
*** THORALA ITSELF IS NOT ON THIS SHEET, AND “NEW THORALA” ONLY MEANS ANYTHING AGAINST IT. *** A buyer searching “Thorala” finds nothing here, and a listing saying “Thorala” could mean either half.
SAME SHAPE AS OLD AND NEW WASHERMANPET (Kolkata) and OLD AND NEW PANVEL (Navi Mumbai) - EXCEPT THAT HERE ONLY ONE HALF IS PRESENT. And note the zone: New Thorala is filed under “Old City” while Thorala sits west of it. Read the 7/12 and 8-A through e-Dhara
Who Lives Here
Demographics, languages & community
Population
A settled population in the Rajkot.
Languages
Official language: Hindi, with English widely used and a large student and migrant working population.
Communities
North Indian (Other)
Large professional population
North Indian (Punjabi)
Established community
Hindi
Substantial long-settled community
South Indian
Corporate and IT community
Others
Communities from across India
An established Rajkot locality under the RMC, with a long-settled population.
Typical Residents
46%
Families
Local households and society residents
26%
Young Professionals
Kalawad Road, University Road and the 150 Feet Ring Road belt
12%
Investors
Buy-to-let and held units
10%
Students & Staff
The institutional belt
6%
Trade & Services
Local business
Food & Dining
From street food to fine dining
Taste of New Thorala
From ₹20 street snacks to ₹2500 restaurant dining
Cheap Eats & Street Food
- Local market outlets₹40–180
Rolls, Chaat, Chinese
- Local dhabas₹80–250
North Indian, Parathas
- Local South Indian outlets₹60–180
Idli, Dosa
- Street food carts₹20–100
Chaat, Golgappe, Momos
- Local bakeries₹20–100
Bakes, Patties, Chai
Popular Restaurants
- Local market restaurants₹400–900
Multi-cuisine
- Kalawad Road restaurants (5 km)₹700–1600
Multi-cuisine, Fine dining
- Society retail restaurants₹350–800
Multi-cuisine
- Chowk & Tedhi Bazar₹150–450
Hindi, Street food
- Local multi-cuisine restaurants₹300–700
North Indian, Chinese
Cafes & Bars
- Local market cafes₹200–500
Coffee, Snacks
- Kalawad Road cafes (5 km)₹250–600
Coffee, Adda
- Local bakeries₹20–100
Bakes, Chai
- Mall cafes₹250–600
Coffee, Snacks
- Local tea stalls₹15–60
Chai, Snacks
Transport & Commuting
Getting around from New Thorala
Exceptionally Connected
Rail, road and air • No metro — and the old city does not need one • Rajkot Junction • Airport 10 km
Local Train
Rajkot Junction sits on the edge of the old city, which is why this belt was built where it was. Almost every row on this sheet is within two or three kilometres of it.
Metro
RAJKOT HAS NO METRO AND NONE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION. The city runs on road and on a BRTS corridor. Every row on this sheet is in the old city, within a couple of kilometres of Rajkot Junction, so distances here are walking and auto distances rather than commutes - which is most of what the old city has going for it.
Airport
RAJKOT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AT HIRASAR is about 30 km out on the Ahmedabad highway and replaced the old city airport. From the old city that is a proper drive rather than the short hop the previous airport allowed. CHECK CURRENT SERVICES.
Roads
The EM Bypass, VIP Road, Diamond Harbour Road and Barrackpore Trunk Road form the arterial network, with Chowringhee through the centre.
Commute Times from New Thorala
Rajkot Junction
By road
Darbargadh / walled city
By road
Sadar Bazaar
By road
Kalawad Road
By road
Hirasar Airport
By road
University Road
By road
150 Feet Ring Road
By road
Bhaktinagar
By road
Schools & Colleges
Schools, colleges & learning centres
Colleges & Universities
- Regional universities6 km
Multi-disciplinary • Private
- Regional institutes (Sector 62)4 km
Engineering • Private
- Saurashtra University8 km
State University
- Civil Hospital Rajkot10 km
Medical Campus
- JSS Academy (Sector 62)4 km
Engineering • Private
- Saurashtra University8 km
Institutes
Schools (K–12)
- Local CBSE schoolsWithin 2 km
CBSE • Established
- Dharmendrasinhji School Rajkot8 km
ICSE • Well-regarded
- Regional international school6 km
CBSE • Premium
- Step by Step School (Sector 132)10 km
IB • International
- Somerville School (Sector 22)8 km
CBSE • Established
- Local CBSE schoolsWithin 3 km
CBSE • Established
Family & Kids
Playgrounds, activities & healthcare
Family-Friendly Living
Parks, schools and hospitals — all within reach
Parks & Play
- Local parks
- Riverfront (2 km)
- The Race Course Rajkot
- Randarda Lake
- Multiple society playgrounds
Healthcare
- Local hospitals — 2 km
- Fortis Hospital (Sector 62) — 5 km
- Kailash Hospital (Sector 27) — 4 km
- Multiple local clinics — walkable
- 24/7 pharmacies — multiple
Weekend Activities
- Local parks
- Kalawad Road (5 km) (retail & dining)
- Ram Ki Paidi & Ram Janmabhoomi
- Prinsep Ghat
- Libraries & reading rooms
Young Professionals & Students
Coworking, fitness & social life
Work, Play, Repeat
Coworking from ₹400/day • Gyms • the RMC jurisdiction
Coworking Spaces
- Local shared offices
- University Road Sector V
- New Town IT parks
- Day passes from ₹400
Fitness & Gym
- Multiple branded gyms
- Yoga studios
- Society swimming pools
- Morning walking groups
Work Cafes
- Starbucks
- Chaayos
- Cafe Coffee Day
- Multiple chai tapris
Nightlife
- Local dining
- Kalawad Road restaurants
- Strong pub and bar culture
- Late-night adda tradition
New Thorala vs Nearby Areas
Side-by-side with nearby localities
A practical comparison to help you decide if New Thorala is the right fit versus neighbouring localities.
| Factor | New Thorala | Bedi Naka | Dr Ambedkar Nagar | Gokul Para | Kesri Vadi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK Rent | ₹4K–7K | ₹4K–7K | ₹4K–7K | ₹4K–7K | ₹4K–7K |
| 2 BHK Rent | ₹7K–15K | ₹7K–15K | ₹7K–15K | ₹7K–15K | ₹7K–15K |
| Premium Rent | ₹18K–48K | ₹18K–48K | ₹18K–48K | ₹18K–48K | ₹18K–48K |
| Luxury Rent | ₹32K–98K | ₹32K–98K | ₹32K–98K | ₹32K–98K | ₹32K–98K |
| Train Station | Rajkot Jn (2 km) | Rajkot Jn (4 km) | Rajkot Jn (1 km) | Rajkot Jn (7 km) | Rajkot Jn (3 km) |
| Metro Access | Metro Access | None — under construction | None — under construction | None — under construction | None — under construction |
| Airport Distance | None — under construction | 12 km | 14 km | 10 km | 16 km |
| Nightlife | 13 km | Limited | Limited | Limited | Limited |
| Education Hub | Limited | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Moderate | Walled City Distance | 0.5 km | 2 km | 0.3 km | 4 km |
| Safety Rating | 1 km | 4.2/5 | 4.2/5 | 4.1/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Food Scene | 4.0/5 | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Green Spaces | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Good | Expat Friendly | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
Why choose New Thorala?
*** THORALA ITSELF IS NOT ON THIS SHEET, AND “NEW THORALA” ONLY MEANS ANYTHING AGAINST IT.
Parks & Outdoors
Green spaces and recreation
Parks & Gardens
Local parks
Neighbourhood parks maintained by the RMC.
Best for: Morning walks & families
Green belts
Planted belts about 2 km, part of the city’s grid layout.
Best for: Cycling & walking
The Race Course Rajkot
The vast central green at the heart of the city.
Best for: Walks & evenings
Entertainment & Things to Do
Local market, Bhupendra Road (5 km), Crystal Mall
the Watson Museum (2 km),, the Darbargadh,, the Swaminarayan Temple
Local sports grounds, the SCA Stadium Khandheri, the SCA Stadium Khandheri
Sector temples, Local shrines & gurudwaras
Daily Living in New Thorala: Shops, Banks & Services
Supermarkets, services & essentials
Supermarkets
- Local market
- Bhupendra Road (5 km)
- Sadar Bazaar Rajkot wholesale
- Blinkit & Zepto delivery
Pharmacies
- Apollo Pharmacy
- Wellness Forever
- Multiple 24/7 stores
- Home delivery available
Banks & ATMs
- SBI, HDFC, ICICI
- Kotak, Axis Bank
- ATMs every 200m
- UPI widely accepted
Gyms & Fitness
- Local gyms from ₹1000/mo
- Hotel gyms
- Cult.fit (Rajkot)
- Yoga studios
Convenience
- 24/7 stores available
- Swiggy/Zomato active
- Laundry services
- Home services apps
Internet & Mobile
- Jio Fiber available
- Airtel Xstream
- Good 4G/5G coverage
- 100 Mbps from ₹699/mo
Parking
- Parking varies by street
- Wide planned roads
- Market parking tight
- Autos & cabs abundant
Libraries
- Local library
- School libraries
- Society libraries
- Local reading rooms
Property Prices in New Thorala
Average monthly rents in New Thorala (2026 estimates)
| Type | Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| PG / Shared | ₹2K – ₹2K | Students / Young professionals |
| 1 RK | ₹3K – ₹4K | Singles |
| 1 BHK | ₹4K – ₹7K | Couples / Young professionals |
| 2 BHK | ₹7K – ₹15K | Small families |
| 3 BHK | ₹11K – ₹25K | Families |
| 3 BHK Premium | ₹18K – ₹48K | Affluent families / Expats |
| Penthouse / Villa | ₹32K – ₹98K | HNIs / Senior management |
Pros and Cons of Renting in New Thorala
What you should know before moving
What's Great
- ✓Newer stock on the western side
- ✓Below old-city density
What to Watch Out For
- *** "THORALA" IS NOT ON THIS SHEET — only "New Thorala" ***
- A listing saying "Thorala" could mean either half
- And it is filed under "Old City" while Thorala sits west of it
- ASK SOURCE FOR THE OTHER HALF
- Read the 7/12 and 8-A through e-Dhara
Renting in New Thorala: Pro Tips
Locality Ratings
4.2
Connectivity
3.2
Lifestyle
4.0
Safety
4.2
Environment
