Area Overview
What makes Old Walled City special
Old Walled City is filed as a row inside a zone called “Old City”.
*** THE ROW RESTATES ITS OWN ZONE HEADING WITH ONE EXTRA WORD. *** It adds nothing the zone did not already say, and it is not an address anyone gives - people say Darbargadh, or a gate, or the quarter they live in. THIRD INSTANCE IN THIS PROJECT, after “Kanpur Road” and “Raebareli Road” on the Lucknow sheet.
THE WALLED CITY ITSELF IS REAL AND MATTERS LEGALLY: Rajkot grew around the DARBARGADH, and the walled core holds the oldest title, the densest built form and the most complicated ownership. WHAT IT LACKS IS A BOUNDARY ANYONE USES AS AN ADDRESS. REPLACE THIS ROW WITH THE QUARTERS INSIDE IT - several are already on this sheet.
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 Old Walled City
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 Old Walled City
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 Old Walled City
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
Old Walled City vs Nearby Areas
Side-by-side with nearby localities
A practical comparison to help you decide if Old Walled City is the right fit versus neighbouring localities.
| Factor | Old Walled City | Bedi Naka | Dr Ambedkar Nagar | Gokul Para | Kesri Vadi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK Rent | ₹5K–9K | ₹4K–7K | ₹4K–7K | ₹4K–7K | ₹4K–7K |
| 2 BHK Rent | ₹9K–19K | ₹7K–15K | ₹7K–15K | ₹7K–15K | ₹7K–15K |
| Premium Rent | ₹23K–61K | ₹18K–48K | ₹18K–48K | ₹18K–48K | ₹18K–48K |
| Luxury Rent | ₹40K–1.24L | ₹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 Old Walled City?
*** THE ROW RESTATES ITS OWN ZONE HEADING WITH ONE EXTRA WORD.
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 Old Walled City: 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 Old Walled City
Average monthly rents in Old Walled City (2026 estimates)
| Type | Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| PG / Shared | ₹3K – ₹3K | Students / Young professionals |
| 1 RK | ₹4K – ₹6K | Singles |
| 1 BHK | ₹5K – ₹9K | Couples / Young professionals |
| 2 BHK | ₹9K – ₹19K | Small families |
| 3 BHK | ₹14K – ₹31K | Families |
| 3 BHK Premium | ₹23K – ₹61K | Affluent families / Expats |
| Penthouse / Villa | ₹40K – ₹1.24L | HNIs / Senior management |
Pros and Cons of Renting in Old Walled City
What you should know before moving
What's Great
- ✓The historic heart of the city
- ✓Darbargadh and the old bazaars on the doorstep
What to Watch Out For
- *** THE ROW RESTATES ITS OWN ZONE HEADING ***
- It is not an address anyone gives — people name the quarter
- Third such case in this project, after two on the Lucknow sheet
- REPLACE IT WITH THE QUARTERS INSIDE IT
- *** TITLE DEPTH IS THE REAL WORK HERE. *** Ancestral holdings divided among heirs over generations, structures altered without record, and shared walls and access that were never documented
Renting in Old Walled City: Pro Tips
Locality Ratings
4.2
Connectivity
3.2
Lifestyle
4.0
Safety
4.2
Environment
