The district of Amreli is a coastal district in the state of Gujarat. It is one of the less developed places as per industries and manufacturing. It is mostly an agro - based economy with Fisheries as an occupation in the coastal regions. It has many gold - plating units as well as a well established diamond trading industry. Its Rajula stone is well-known all over the world. As regards tourism, it has many places of religious importance and pilgrimage centers.
Here is more detailed information regarding the same.
Area - 6,760 sq.km
Elevation - 94 to 127 metres
Population - 15,14,190 as per 2011 Census
Population rank in India - 329 th out of 640
Population rank in the State - 19th
Area Wise rank in the State - 8th
District Headquarters - Amreli city
Administrative Division - Saurashtra
Number of Talukas - 11
Talukas - Amreli, Bagasara, Babra, Dhari, Jafrabad, Khambha, Kundla, Lilia, Lathi, Savar Kundla, Vadia
Villages - 619
Languages Spoken - Gujarati and Hindi
Geographical Borders -
North - Rajkot
South - Arabian Sea
East - Bhavnagar
West - Junagadh
Primary Crops - Cotton, Wheat, Groundnuts, Sesame, Grams, Bajri
Water Sources - Rivers Shetrunji, Kalubhar
Dams Abhalwad, Ambani Khodiar, Bharad, Devsar, Dhrufania, Datarwadi I and II, Kalubhar, Krushnagadh, Likhala, Lakhapadar, Mobhness, Mota Ankadia, Mota Bandharia, Thebi Vadi, Vadia, Vansiali, Zar
Natural Resources - Sea coast, Beaches, Fishes,Agricultural soil, Rajula Stones that are known worldwide,
Distance from Mumbai - 673 km via roadways
How to reach :-
Via Airports -
Rajkot Airport at a different of 112 km
Via Railways -
Meter gauge trains connect Amreli with Veraval and Junagadh. Broad Gauge connectivity to Ahmedabad is from Lilia and Savarkundla which is at a distance of 15 and 35 Kms from Amreli.
Via Roadways - Amreli district has a good network of roadways. GSRTC ( Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation ) runs various buses connecting the district with other nearby towns and cities.
Famous Personalities from the District -
Dr. Jivaraj Mehata, Magician K. Lal, Sage Muktanand Swami, Sage Muldas, Sage Bhojalram Bapa, Yogi Maharaj Danbapu among others
Administration Contact Information :
Collector Office
Jilla Seva Sadan
Rajmahal Campus
Amreli-365601 (Gujarat)
Phone +91 2792-222307, 02792-222710
Fax +91 2792-222710
e-mail :- collector-amr@gujarat.gov.in
Helpline Contact Information
Fire - 101
GVK Ambulance -198
Commissioner of Rescue & Relief - 1070
Crime Stopper - 1090
Women Helpline - 1091
Child Helpline - 1098
Images - www.amreli.nic.in and wikipedia
