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.
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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
Images - wikipedia and www.mapsofindia.com
