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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