History of Porbandar & Municipal Corporation

Porbandar is believed to be associated with Sudama, the close friend of Lord Krishna, and is referenced in ancient scriptures like the Skand Puran.

The city was named after Goddess Porav and was originally situated along the banks of the Asmavati river.

Porbandar was a princely state ruled by the Jethwa Rajput dynasty, known for their patronage of art, architecture, and urban planning.

The city developed wide roads, public places, gardens, and uniquely carved white stone buildings, earning it the name "White City".

In 1809, Porbandar became a British protectorate while continuing as a princely state.

This period introduced structured administration and modern civic governance practices.

Mahatma Gandhi was born in Porbandar on 2 October 1869.

His teachings of truth and non-violence brought global recognition to the city.

Porbandar Municipality was established in 1887 during British rule to manage civic services.

It handled water supply, sanitation, roads, and urban planning for the growing port city.

Porbandar acceded to the Indian Union on 15 February 1948.

It later became part of Saurashtra and then Gujarat state in 1960.

On 22 June 2020, Porbandar and Chhaya municipalities were merged into a single urban body.

This led to the formation of Porbandar–Chhaya Nagarpalika.

In 2025, Porbandar–Chhaya was elevated to a Municipal Corporation.

This marked a major milestone in urban governance and development.