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

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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 

   
   
   

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Wikipedia

Recommended Reading - Ahmedabad Tourism 

Surat District, Gujarat

 The district of Surat lies in the western region of the state of Gujarat. It is one of the most developed and the second most advanced districts in the state. As per area, it is its largest district while being the second most populous. It is a coastal district sharing its border with the Arabian Sea. Historically it has always been an important trading center and played a major role in the politics of the British, Mughal, French, Dutch and Portuguese play for power. It finds mention in the great Hindu epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. 

Here are more details about the district. 

Area - 4,418 sq.km

Elevation - 93 - 139 meters

Population - 60,81,322 as per 2011 Census

Population rank in -

Gujarat - 2nd out of 33

India - 12th out of 640

District Headquarters - Surat City 

Number of Talukas - 10

Talukas - Bardoli, Chorasi, Kamrej, Mahuva, Mandvi, Mangrol, Umarpada, Olpad, Palsana, Surat City (Majura, Adajan, Udhna, Katargam, Puna)

Villages - 713

Languages Spoken - Gujarati, Marvadi, Hindi, English, Urdu, Odia, Chodri

Geographical Borders -

North - Bharuch, Narmada

South - Navsari

East - Tapi

West - Gulf of Cambay

Primary Crops - Cotton, Paddy, Sugarcane, Rice, Groundnut, Oilseeds, Mustard, Sugarcane, Cereals, Bajra, Wheat, Jowar

Water Sources - Rivers Tapti, Khapari, Purna

Dams Isar, Lakhigam, Ver II

Natural Resources - 

Economy -  Agriculture, Textiles and Apparels, Tourism, Industrial hub, Commercial center and the largest diamond centre of the world with 90 % of the world's diamonds cut and polished here 

Distance from 

Vadodara - 135 kms

Mumbai - 283 kms

Gandhinagar - 289 kms

How to reach :-

Via Airports - The nearest airport in the district is 11 kms from the city of Surat. It connects the district to all major cities of the state, the country and the world since it is an international airport.

Via Railways - The nearest railway station to the district is in Surat city which lies in the western zone of the Indian Railways. It connects the city and the district to other major cities of the country. The district connects to the Central Railway line via Udhna Junction and the Tapti line. 

Via Roadways - NH8 and NH6 pass through the district and connect it to the rest of the district and the country. In fact, the NH8 corridor is one of the most developed industrial areas in the country. 

GSRTC ( Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation ) runs various buses connecting the district towns, villages and other cities of the state and the country 

Via Seaways

NH8 connects the city of Ahmedabad and Mumbai  to Hazira port. 

NH6 connected Hazira port to Surat and the Maharashtra border. 

Tourist Attractions include -

Ambika Niketan Temple 

Bardoli and Dandi Villages

Hot Springs of Unai

Vansda National Park

Surat Castle

Sarthana Park

Ukai Dam

Dumas Beach

Dutch Garden 

Old Fort 

Emergency Contact Information -

District Collector Office,

Jilla Seva Sadan - 2,

A-Block, 1st Floor

Athwalines, Surat

Gujarat - 395001

Contact Number -  

+91 261 2663200 / +91 261 2652525, 2655151

Fax - +91 261 265757

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

District Helpline - 

+912612663200 / 1077

District EOCs Helpline - +912612663200

Women Helpline: 1091

Child Helpline - 1098

Ambulance helpline - 108

Fire & Rescue - 101

Commissioner of Rescue & Relief -  1070

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Surendranagar District, Gujarat

 The district of Surendranagar lies in the Saurashtra region in the state of Gujarat. It has quite a few feats to its credit. It is the 16th most populous, 4th largest district out of the total 33 districts in Gujarat. Almost 25 % of India's salt is obtained from the district. It is one of the largest producers of top quality Shankar cotton in the world. It is known for its ancient history and religious places. 

Here are a few more details about the district. 

Area - 10,489 sq.km

Elevation - 67 to 108 mts

Population - 15,85,268 as per 2011 Census

Population rank in India - 274th out of 640

District Headquarters - Surendranagar City

Region - Saurashtra

Number of Talukas - 10

Talukas - 

Chotila, Chuda,, Dasada, Dhrangadhra, Wadhwan,. Muli, Sayala, Limbadi, Lakhtar, Thanghad 

Villages - 647

Languages Spoken - Gujarati, Hindi, English

Geographical Borders -

North -  Patan and Kachchh

South - Botad and Rajkot

East - Ahmedabad

West - Morbi

Primary Crops - Wheat, Groundnut, Sesamam, Bajra, Cumin, Cotton

Water Sources - Rivers Bhogavo, Limbdi, Wadhwan

Dams Bamanbore, Bhogavo II (Wadhowan), Brahmani I and II, Chachka, Chandrabhaga, Falku, Godechi, kankavati,Limbdi Bhogavo II, Mevasa, Moldi, Morsal, Mulbavla, Nanamatra, Nayka, Ranipat,, Saburi, Sukhbhadar,Trivni- Tranga

Natural Resources - Minerals like Quartz, Coal, Silica Sand, Limestone, Salt, Bentonite, Ochre etc

Economy - Agriculture, Tourism, Salt production, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Plastic Goods, Cotton and Ginning, Ceramics and Sanitaryware, Cotton production, Textile Bearings, Confectionery etc

Distance from

Rajkot - 106 kms

Ahmedabad - 120 kms 

Surat - 358 kms 

Mumbai - 615 km

How to reach :-

Via Airways -

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad at a distance of 145 km is the nearest airport. It connects the district nationally as well as internationally. 

Via Railways - The district lies in the Western Railway Zone under the Rajkot division. It is connected to most major countries of the country. 

Via Roadways - SH 7 and SH19 connect most cities of the district. GSRTC ( Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation ) runs various buses connecting the district towns, villages and other cities of the state and the country 

Tourist Attractions include -

Hawa Mahal

Varnindra Dham, Patdi

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Trineteshwar Temple

Dholidhaja Dam

Trimurti Mandir

Chamunda Mataji Temple, Chotila

Emergency Contact Information -

District Collector Office

Near District Court,

Surendranagar, Gujarat - 363001

Contact Number - +91 2752 282200 

Fax  - +91 2752 283862 

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

District Helpline - +91 2752 283400

District EOCs Helpline - +91 2752

Women Helpline - 1091

Child Helpline - 1098

Fire & Rescue - 101

Commissioner of Rescue & Relief - 1070

Control Room Numbers, Taluka Wise

Chotila +91 2751 280279

Chuda +91 2753 233361

Dasada +91 2757 227032

Dhrangadhra +91 2754 282632

Lakhtar +91 2759 273027

Limbdi +91 2753 260074

Muli +91 2754 233321

Sayla +91 2755 280773

Thangadh +91 2754 220343

Wadhwan +91 2752 243956

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