Devbhoomi Dwarka, Gujarat

The district of Devbhoomi Dwarka lies on the southern coast of the Gulf of Kutch in the district of Gujarat. It is one of the four holiest places in India, also referred to as Chaar Dham. Its name is derived from the Dwarkadhish Temple in the city of Dwarka which was built in the 6th and the 7th Century.  It was created by dividing the then Jamnagar district on the 15th of August in the year 2013. It is a very popular pilgrimage destination for the Hindus due to its connection with Lord Krishna who resided here after the Mahabharat war.  There are many famous Hindu temples that are high on the itinerary of the religious tourist. National parks, Beaches and Food Safaris are an added attraction for a visitor to the district. 

Here is more information regarding the place. 

Area - 4,051 sq.km

Elevation - 47 meters

Population - 7,52,484 as per 2011 Census

District Headquarters - Jamkhambhaliya city

Administrative Division - Saurashtra

Number of Talukas - 4

Talukas - Bhanvad, Dwarka (Okhamandal), Kalyanpur, Khambhalia (Jamkhambhaliya)

Villages - 249

Languages Spoken - Gujarati, Hindi, English

Geographical Borders -

North, South, West - The Arabian Sea

East - Jamnagar District

South - Porbandar District

Primary Crops - Cumin, Coriander, Cotton, Chickpea, Wheat, Garlic, Groundnut, Sesame

Water Sources - Rivers Ghee and Gomati

Dams Veradi, Ghee, Sani, Sinhan Vartu

Natural Resources - Minerals Bauxite, Limestone

Occupations - Agricultural, Mining, Industries, Tourism etc

Industries - Oil refinery, Salt production, Production of Washing Soda and Baking Soda

Distance from ( Via Roadways )

Ahmedabad - 397.3 km

Vadodara - 506.8 km

Surat - 662.8 km

Mumbai - 930 km

How to reach 

Via Airways - 

Nearest airports are  Jamnagar at a distance of 85 km, Porbandar Airport at 112 km and Rajkot at 182 kms.

Via Railways - The district of Devbhoomi Dwarka is well connected via railways with most major cities of the State and the Country such as Ahmedabad, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bengaluru among others. 

Via Roadways - 

GSRTC (  Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation ) runs various buses connecting the district towns, villages and other cities of the state and the country. Various private bus services are also available

Handicrafts - Patola Silk, Bandhini, Folk art printed on fabrics, Handicrafts items 

Tourist Attractions - Gomti Ghat, Dwarka,Bet Dwarka,Bhai Mohkam Singh Ji Gurdwara Panj Payara, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Mandir, Gosaiji Bethak, Harshad Mata, Aaradhna Dham, Shardapith, Pindara, Ghumli, Kileshwar, Hathla, Indreshwar Mahadev Temple, Sudama Setu, ISKCON Dwarka Temple, Makardhwaj Hanuman Temple, 

Narara Island, Narara Marine National Park, Son Kansari Temple, Dhingeshwar Mahadev Temple, Momai Murvel Beach, Panoti Temple. Shani Vav, Rukmini Devi Mandir, Dwarka Lighthouse, among others 

Emergency Contact Information -

District Collector Office

1st Floor, Lalpur Bypass Road,

Dharampur,Khambhalia,

Gujarat - 361305

Contact Numbers -

+91 2833 232805

+91 2833 232102

+91 2833 232804/05

Email Address- collector-devbdwarka@gujarat.gov.in

District Helpline - +91 2833 1077

District EOCS Helpline No. - +91 2833 232125

Commissioner of Rescue & Relief - 1070

Child Helpline - 1098

Women Helpline - Domestic Violence, Eve Teasing, Employment etc - 181 

Women Emergency Helpline - Ahmedabad 1091

Crime Stopper - 1090 

Commissioner of Rescue & Relief - 1070

Citizen's Call Center - 155300

District Emergency Response Center - 02833-1077

Recommended Reading - The State of Gujarat

Images - wikipedia and www.mapsofindia.com