Navsari District, Gujarat

Navsari became an independent district in the State of Gujarat on the 2nd of October, 1997. Previously it was part of Surat from 1949 onwards till 1964. Later on it went on to be included in the district of Valsad that was further bifurcated into present day Valsad and Navsari. The district has historical importance for it was here in the coastal village of Dandi that Mahatma Gandhi started the Salt Satyagraha movement against British rule. Today the district is a hub of many major as well as small scale industries that add to its economy. Production of Sugar, Salt, Floriculture and Horticulture are big sources of income among others. Quite a few well known industries like Best Roses Biotech Pvt. Ltd., Mafatlal Industries Ltd., Tata Steel Ltd. are based here.

Following are more details about the district. 

Area - 2,211 sq.km

Area wise rank - 31st itn Gujarat ( Out of 33 ) 

Elevation - Sea Level 

Population - 13,29,672 as per 2011 Census

Population rank in Gujarat - 22nd out of 33 

Population rank in India -  366th out of 640

District Headquarters - Navsari City

Number of Talukas - 6

Talukas - Bansda, Chikhli, Gandevi, Jalalpore, Khergam, Navsari

Villages - 372

Languages Spoken - Gujarati, Hindi, English

Geographical Borders -

North and East -  Tapi and Surat

South - Valsad

Northwest - The Dangs and Maharashtra State

West - The Arabian Sea

Primary Crops - Sugarcane, Paddy, Chikoo, Mango, Tur, Jowar, Groundnut

Water Sources - River Purna. Dams Jhaj and Kelia

Natural Resources - Good Fertile Soil, Marine Wealth, Forests 

Economy - Textiles, Tourism, Agriculture, Salt and Marine based industries,  Diamond Polishing Business, Floriculture, Horticulture, Sugar Industry, Agro & Food processing, Paper Production, Engineering, Machine tools, Metal products, Chemicals, Vegetable Oil, Rubber and Plastic products manufacturing, Drugs and Pharmaceuticals

Largest producer and exporter of Chikoo in the State as well as the Country. 

Distance from 

Vadodara - 169 km

Mumbai - 245 km

Ahmedabad - 282 km

Gandhinagar - 303 km

How to reach :-

Via Airways  

Surat Airport at a distance of 40 km from the city of Navsari is the nearest airport that connects it to the State and the Country. 

Via Railways 

Navsari district has broad-gauge railway connectivity that connects major cities like Mumbai - Ahmedabad etc.

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. NH # 8 passes through the district joining it to many major cities in the State and the Country

Tourist Attractions include - 

Tithal Beach

Dandi Beach

Unai Hot Springs

Purna Wildlife Sanctuary

Giradhodh Waterfall

Botanical Garden, Waghai 

Mallikarjun Mahadev Mandir, Majigam

Andheshwar Temple, Amalsad

Sayaji Vaibhav Public Library, Navsari City

Shri Ramji Mandir, Talodh

Ganga Mata Temple

Swaminarayan Mandir

Handicrafts - Wood, Jute, Glass, Paper, Bamboo Crafts and Pottery

Emergency Contact Information -

District Collector Office, 

Kaliyawadi, Navsari,

Gujarat - 396427

Fax No: +91 2637 281540

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

District Emergency Response Centre - 02637107

Control Room No.: 026371077

Commissioner of Rescue & Relief - 1070

Electoral Roll Helpline - 1950

Child Helpline - 1098

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