The district of Vadodara, more popularly known as Baroda lies in the eastern part of the state of Gujarat. It is very developed infrastructurally and economically. It is Gujarat's third most populous district. Before Independence, it was a princely state ruled by the Gaekwad dynasty. Hence it has a rich cultural and historical significance. The district headquarters, Vadodara City is home to the fabulous Lakshmi Vilas Palace and Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, the largest university in the state.
Here are a few more details about the place.
Area - 7,546 sq.km
Population - 41,65,626 as per 2011 Census
District Headquarters - Vadodara City
Number of Talukas - 8
Talukas - Dabhoi, Karjan, Padra, Savli, Sinor, Vadodara City, Vadodara Rural, Waghodia
Villages - 1578
Languages Spoken - Gujarati, Hindi, English, Sindhi, Marathi
Geographical Borders -
North - Kheda and Panch Mahal
Northwest - Anand
South - Bharuch, Narmada
East - Chota Udaipur, Panch Mahal
West - Bharuch
Primary Crops - Paddy, Wheat, Tobacco, Bajara, Potato, Groundnut, Grams, Jowar, Oilseeds, and Sugarcane, Banana, Castor, Vegetables, Mustard, Cotton
Water Sources - Rivers Vishwamitri, Narmada, Mahi, Dhadhar, Jambura, Orsang, Rami, Khari, Karjan, Mini, Kotal, Sukhi
Dams Ajwa, Amalwant, Dhaniyawala, Dhanora Dundelav, Harwant, Jamli, Jogpura, Pratappura, Rami, Singla, Sukhi, Targoi, Wadhwan Jojwa,
Natural Resources - Minerals, Fertile Soil, Water Sources
Economy - Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Horticulture, Tourism, Fertilizers, Cotton Textiles, Machine tools, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Biotechnology, Engineering, Tobacco, Fisheries, Dairy Industry, Engineering Industry, Power Sector Manufacturing
Distance from -
Ahmedabad - 112 kms
Gandhinagar - 150 kms
Mumbai - 420 kms
How to reach :-
Via Airways - The district has its International Airport at Vadodara that connects it to various national and international cities.
Via Railways - The district has its main railway junction, Vadodara that lies in the Western Railway Zone of the Indian Railways.
Via Roadways - Vadodara has NH 8 passing through it thereby connecting it to all its neighbouring States. GSRTC ( State Road Transport Corporation ) and several private services, run various buses connecting the district towns, villages and other cities of the state and the country.
Tourist Attractions include -
The Lakshmi Vilas Palace
Mandvi Gate
Sayaji Baug
Por Baliyadev Mandir
Chandod Triveni Sangam
Kirti Mandir
Wadhwan Lake
Jama Masjid
Pavangad Fort
Fatesingh Museum
Tambekar Wada
Traditional / Local Handicrafts -
Bandinis, Bangles, Traditional mirror work and embroidered Ghagras, Patola Silk Sarees, Embroidered Quilts, Bangles, Khadi, Jewelry etc.
Emergency Contact Information -
District Collector,
Collector office,
Jilla Seva Sadan,
Kothi Building,
Raopura, Vadodara -390001
Phone Number - 0265-2433000
Email Address : collector-vad@gujarat.gov.in
Police - 100, 2415111
Fire Control Room - 101
Disaster Cell - 2427592
Ambulance Service - 108
VMC Helpline - 1800-233-0265
Gas Emergency - 2344618
Helpline for Children - 1098
Abhyam Women Helpline - 181
Cyber Crime Helpline - 1800-599-901,0265-2513630
Animal Helpline
VCARE - 9409027166
VSPCA - 6555552
GSPCA - 9825011117
SSG Hospital - 2424848
Bhailal Amin General Hospital - 2286666
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