A historic town (census‑town status) situated on the banks of the Mahi River, about 58 km from Dungarpur and 168 km southeast of Udaipur.
Coordinates: ~23.536° N, 74.009° E, at an elevation of around 145 m.
Originally under Parmar rulers and at times capital of their small state; later linked to the Dungarpur lineage.
Name traced back to a local Bhil chieftain, literally “Gali’s Fort”.
A revered Dawoodi Bohra pilgrimage center built over the tomb of the 11th-century saint Syedi Fakhruddin Shaheed, the first Ismaili martyr in India.
Constructed from white marble with intricate inscriptions of Quranic verses and foliage motifs—an architectural highlight.
The annual Urs on 27 Muharram draws pilgrims nationwide and internationally for prayer, sermons (majlis), community meals, and devotional singing.
Sheetla Mata Temple, Vasundhara Devi Temple, and a Jain Temple are among the notable Hindu shrines in town.
Ruins of an old fort, plus Dungarpur’s Juna Mahal, Gaib Sagar Lake, Badal Mahal, and Udai Bilas Palace make great day-trip options.
Town population was ~4,707 (2011), now estimated around 6,400 (2024); literacy improved from 56 % (2001) to ~71.5 % (2011).
Gender ratio slightly favors females (≈1,012 per 1,000 males).
Religious composition: ~54 % Hindu, ~46 % Muslim, including sizable Jain community .
Connected via road—state buses from Dungarpur, Udaipur, and nearby towns; nearest railway is Dungarpur (~58 km) and Udaipur (~132 km).
Closest airport: Udaipur (Maharana Pratap Airport), ~137 km away.
Limited accommodation in Galiakot—consider staying in Sagwara or Dungarpur.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mahi Palace (Sagwara) and Navratna Resort.
Basic amenities: schools (like Saifiyah Senior Secondary), clinics, pharmacies available locally.
Galiakot invites travelers with its blend of spiritual importance, historic charm, and architectural beauty.
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