The district of Jamnagar lies on the Southern coast of the Gulf of Kutch in the state of Gujarat. It was founded in the year 1540 by Jam Rawalji Jadeja and was a princely state named Nawanagar. After independence it became a part of India. In the year 2013, Devbhoomi Dwarka was carved out of its western part. The district has a huge marine access and has 9 ports and 3 lighthouses.
Area - 14,184 sq.km
Population - 21,60,119 as per 2011 Census
Population rank in India - 212 out of 640
District Headquarters - Jamnagar City
Region - Saurashtra
Number of Talukas - 10
Talukas - Bhanvad, Dhrol, Jamnagar, Jamjodhpur, Jodiya, Khambhalia, Kalyanpur, Kalavad, Lalpur, Okhamandal
Villages - 103
Languages Spoken - Gujarati, Kutcchi, Hindi,
Sindhi, Sanskrit, English
Geographical Borders -
Northwest - Gulf of Kutch
Southwest - Devbhoomi Dwarka
South - Porbandar
Southeast - Rajkot
Northeast - Morvi
Primary Crops - Oilseeds like Groundnut, Sesame, Soyabean, Mustard, Rapeseed, Wheat, Potatoes, Cotton, Sugarcane, Green gram, Cereals, Millets, Tobacco, Lint, Vegetables etc
Water Sources - Rivers Narmada, Rangmati, Nagmati. Lake Rangamati
Dams - Aji IV Dam, Balamdi Dam, Bamathia- I Bamathia - II, Dabasang, Dadar, Daiminisar,
Demi III, Fulzar I, Fulzar II, Gadhada - Rasaji, Gadhki, Gebanshah Pir, Ghee, Hansthal Dam, Jagadi, Jambuda - Bandhara, Khad khambhali, Kotadia, Ladoi, Laloi, Machhaliwad, Muval, Panch Devda, Puna, Rangmati, Ranjitsagar, Ruparel, Sapada, Sasoi, Sinhan Vadisang, Varty I, Vartu II, Veradi I, Venu, Veradi II, Vijarkhí, Zakashiya
Natural Resources - Minerals, Marine Wealth, Forests, Flora and Fauna
Economy - Major Industries like Reliance, Agriculture, Fisheries, Mining, 70 % of the Country's Brass parts are supplied from the district.
Distance ( Via Road ) from Jamnagar City and
Rajkot - 91.5 km
Ahmedabad - 306 km
Gandhinagar - 327 km
Vadodara - 372 km.
Surat - 528 km
Mumbai - 789 km
How to reach :-
Via Airports - The Jamnagar airport is about 10 km from the district headquarters. There are daily flights between Jamnagar and Mumbai via Air India. It connects the district with other major cities of the country as well.
Via Railways - The district lies in the Western zone of the Indian Railways and is well - connected with most major cities of the State and the Country.
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. Private Luxury Bus Services are also available
Unique Local handicrafts / Artefacts -
Gold Embroidery, Bandhej Sarees, Textiles, Turbans, Shawls, Potlis,Wall hangings, Bags, Cushion and Table Covers, Wooden and Metallic handicrafts, Betelnut Crackers, Toys, Furniture, Kajal etc.
Best time to visit as per the weather conditions in each season
Summer - March to June - 24°C - 40°C
Monsoon - June to September - 28°C - 36°C
Winter - October to January - 12°C - 32°C
According to this information, the best time to visit would be the Winter months
Tourist Places - Beaches, Palaces, Museums, Bird Sanctuary, Lakes and Rivers etc
Emergency Contact Information -
Collector Office,
Jilla Seva Sadan,
Saru Section Road,
Jamnagar - 361002
Phone - 0288 - 2557601-05
Email Id: pro-jam@gujarat.gov.in
District Control Room
Phone No: 1077, 0288-2553404
Email ID: distmgmt-jam@gujarat.gov.in
Address:
Emergency Operation Centre,
Lal Bunglow,
Jamnagar - 361001
Fire - 101, 0288-2672208
Police - 100
Ambulance Service - 108
Electricity - Lal Bunglow - 0288-2550308
Electricity - Bedeshwar - 0288-2550304
Electricity - Patel Colony - 0288-2755310
Child Helpline - 1098
Women Helpline - 1091
Crime Stopper - 1090
Citizen's Call Center - 155300
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