Amreli District, Gujarat

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

Gandhinagar District, Gujarat

The district of the Gandhinagar in the state of Gujarat was a part of the Bombay State. It was created on the 1st of May 1960 when the State of Bombay was sub divided. Gandhinagar City was not the State capital. The capital was the city of Ahmedabad which was later on changed to Gandhinagar on the 2nd of August, 1965. Thus the city is both the district headquarters as well as the State capital. The district lies in the central region of Gujarat and has been named after the "Father of the Nation", Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi who hails from the State.

Here are more details of the district. 

Area - 649 sq.km

Population - 13,91,753 as per 2011 Census

District Headquarters - Gandhinagar City 

Administrative Division - 

Number of Talukas - 4

Talukas - Gandhinagar, Kalol, Dehgam, Mansa

Villages - 216

Languages Spoken - Gujarati, Hindi, English

Geographical Borders -

Northeast - Sabarkantha and Aravalli

Southeast - Kheda 

Southwest - Ahmedabad

Northwest - Mehsana

Primary Crops - Millet, Pulses, Castor, Fennel, Vegetables, Paddy, Groundnut, Wheat, Maize, Cotton, Edible Oil Seeds, Sesame etc 

Water Sources - Rivers Sabarmati and Meshvo. Dams, Karai and Sant Sarovar Dam 

Natural Resources - Rich Flora and Fauna, Teak wood, Minerals like Simple Coal, White Coal, Common Clay, Common Sand, Brick Clay etc. The district has wide variety of animal species that include Nilgai, Hyenas, Blackbucks to name a few.

Economy - Milk production,  Agriculture, Small scale Industries such as Office Stationery, Leather and Leather Goods, Ceramics, Electronics, Agricultural implements, Food Processing, Mineral - based Industries, Textiles, Industrial Instruments, Wood Products, Services in the public sector being the backbone of the economy of the district.

Distance from 

Ahmedabad - 28.5 km

Vadodara - 133 km

Surat - 285 km

Mumbai - 545.6 km

How to reach :-

Via Airports - The nearest airport is Sardar Vallabhbhai International Airport at a distance of 19 km via roadways. It is well - connected with most national and international cities.

Via Railways - The Kalupur Railway Station connects the district with all major cities of the country. While, on the western side of the Sabarmati river, the closest station is Gandhigram Railway Station.

Via Roadways - GSRTC ( Gujarat we State Road Transport Corporation ) runs various buses connecting the district towns, villages and other cities of the state and the country. The Sarkhej - Gandhinagar Highway connects it to Ahmedabad, while the Ahmedabad - Vadodara Highway connects Gandhinagar with both the cities 

Unique Local handicrafts / Artefacts -

Embroidery, Bandhini Textile, Ari Bharat Work, Toran and Chaklas,Wooden Blocks with Carved Designs,  Abhala and Bhitiya etc

Major Tourist Attractions - 

Akshardham Temple, Adalaj Stepwell, Capital Complex, Dandi Kutir, Hanumanji Mandir, Indira Dinosaur and Fossil Park, Sarita Udyan, Trimandir, Mahatma Mandir among others.

Emergency Contact Information -

District Collector and Jilla Seva Sadan Kacheri,

Near Pathika Ashram,

GH Road, Sector 11,

Gandhinagar,

Gujarat - 382017

Numbers - 

+91 79 23259030

+91 79 23259040

EmailAddress - 

collector-gnr@gujarat.gov.in

District EOCs Helpline No. - +91 79 23259030

Commissioner of Rescue & Relief - 1070

District Emergency Response Center Call - +917923256720

Women Helpline - 1091

Child Helpline - 1098

Ambulance helpline - 108

Fire and Rescue - 101

Images - Wikipedia and www.mapsofindia.com

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

Ahmedabad District, Gujarat

The district of Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat lies on the banks of Sabarmati river. It is also a coastal district with the Arabian Sea to its West. It was established in 1411 by Sultan Ahmed Shah. It is also called the 'Manchester of India' or 'The Textile City ' due to its numerous textile mills.

Here are more details regarding the district.

Area - 8,087  sq.km

Average Elevation -  61 to 23 meters

Population - 70,45,313 as per 2011 Census

Population rank in Gujarat - 1 st out of 33

Population rank in India - 8 th out of 640

District Headquarters - Ahmedabad  city

Administrative Division - Central Gujarat

Number of Talukas - 8 

Talukas - Bavla, Dholka, Dhandhuka, Detroj, Daskroi, Mandal, Rampura, Sanand, Vikramgam, 

Villages - 512

Languages Spoken - Gujarati, Marwari, Sindhi, Urdu  Marathi, Hindi

Geographical Borders -

North -  Mehsana and Gandhinagar Districts

South - Bhavnagar and Anand 

East - Kheda

West - Surendranagar 

Primary Crops - Cotton, Groundnut, Wheat, Various Vegetables, Fennel, Pulses, Bajra, Fodder Crops 

Water Sources - Rivers Sabarmati, Narmada, Tapti, Ozat, Mahi, Purna, Aji, Banas, Daman Ganga, Shetrunj

Dams - Utavali, Khambhada 

Distance from Mumbai -

• 525.2  km ( Via Road )

• 441 km ( Aerial )

How to reach :-

Via Airport -

• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport

Via Railway - Ahmedabad Station, Western Railway Zone of Indian Railways. The other major railway stations in the district are Sabarmati Junction, Asarva, Gandhigram, Vastrapur, Maninagar, Chandolia, Vatva etc. 

Via Roadways - GSRTC ( Gujarat  State Road Transport Corporation ) runs various buses connecting towns, villages and cities 

Unique Local handicrafts / Artefacts -

• Diamond Cutting 

• Textile Industry

Best time to visit - Winter months 

District Collector Contact Information - 

Mobile No -  +91 9978406201

Phone No -  07927551681

Fax No -  +917927552144

Important Contact Numbers 

1. Ambulance - 102, 108

2. Rescue and Relief - 1070

3. Child Helpline - 1098

4. Crime Stopper - 1090

5. Women's Helpline - 181

6. Citizen's Call Center - 155303 

   
   
   

Images - www.mapsofIndia.com

Wikipedia

Recommended Reading - Ahmedabad Tourism 

Mahisagar District, Gujarat

The district of Mahisagar is located in the North Central part of the State of Gujarat. It was Gujarat's 28th State that came into existence on the 26th of January in the year 2013. Although it started full - fledged functioning from the 15th of August in the year 2013. It was created by carving it out from the districts Kheda and Panchmahal. 

It has the unique distinction of the first Dinosaur fossil discovery in Balasinor in the early 1800s.

It was identified as  Rajasaurus narmadensis (Latin for "princely lizard from the Narmada Valley" ).

The district gets its name from the holy river Mahi which flows from east to west and is very vast. There are many holy pilgrimage places and temples all along its shores.

Here are more details about the District.

Area - 2,260 sq.km

Population - 9,94,624 as per 2011 Census

District Headquarters - Lunawada / Luneshvari City 

Number of Talukas - 6

Talukas - Balasinor, Khanpur, Kadana, Lunawada, Santrampur, Virpur.

Villages - 708

Languages Spoken - Gujarati, Hindi and English

Geographical Borders -

North - Rajkot District

South - Panch mahal District

Southwest - Kheda District

East - Dahod District

West - Aravalli District

Primary Crops - Tobacco, Wheat, Pulses, Paddy, Maize, Groundnut

Fruits - Guava, Sapota, Mango, Papaya 

Vegetables - Onion, Okra, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Green Leafy Vegetables

Economy - Based on Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Farming, Industries like Groundnut Oil, Balaji Foods, Tirupati Oil among others.

Water Sources - Rivers Kishan Sagar, Vasant Sagar, Panam, Mahi

Kadan Dam

Lakes Darkoli Talav, Kanka Talav, Vaiiya Talav

Distance from ( Via Roadways )

Ahmedabad - 123 kms 

Vadodara - 139 mms

Surat - 288 kms 

Rajkiy - 328 kms

Mumbai - 941 kms

How to reach :-

Via Airports - The nearest airport to the district is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at a distance of 127 km. The district has no airport of its own.

Via Railways - The district doesn't have its Railway Network except for Virpur station.

The nearest stations are as follows -

Gomta, Rajkot - 4 km

Navagadh, Rajkot - 10 kms

Gondal, Rajkot - 16 kms

Choki Sorath, Junagadh - 28 kms

Dhoraji, Rajkot - 31 kms 

Ribada, Rajkot - 32 kms

Vadal, Junagadh - 35 kms

Junagadh Junction, Junagadh - 44 kms

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.

Major Tourist Attractions - 

Amaze Little Garden

Dinosaur Fossil Park, Raiyoli

Fateh Baug

Fuvara Chowk

Ganipir Dargah Sharif

Hanumaan ni Veri

Indira Gandhi Stadium

Jawahar Garden

Kaleshwari Temple

Kalka Mata ni Tekari

Kakachiya Triveni Sangam

King's Palace

Panam Bridge

Pranam River Check Dam

Ramji Mandir

Vasiya Talav

Emergency Contact Information -

New Collector Office,

Jilla Seva Sadan,

Godhra Road, Mahisagar-389230

Phone Numbers - 

02674-250664 

02674 252300

Email Address  collector-mah@gujarat.gov.in

District Helpline Call -  +91 2674 1077

Women Helpline - 1091

Child Helpline - 1098

Fire & Rescue - 101

Commissioner of Rescue & Relief - 1070

Images - Wikipedia, www.mapsofindis.com