Patdi Explained

Patdi
Settlement Type:town
Pushpin Map:India Gujarat#India3
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Gujarat, India
Coordinates:23.19°N 71.8°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Gujarat
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Surendranagar
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Total:30000
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Gujarati, Hindi
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:New Delhi GMT +5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:363765
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Area Code:363765
Registration Plate:GJ13
Blank1 Name Sec1:Nearest city
Blank1 Info Sec1:Viramgam
Blank2 Name Sec1:Literacy
Blank2 Info Sec1:40%

Patdi is democratic small capital taluka, a progressive taluka in Gujarat, western India.

History

Patdi used to be an estate in prant of Eastern Kathiawar.Paadshah Baadshaah Jahangir Had given ' Desai ' To Kadva Paatidaar Rulers. Which used to be came in Jhalawar State.

Ruling Desai Patel Shris

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Economy

The main business of Patdi is salt production and related products. It provides a salt transportation channel to India. Patdi provides the best market for the consumer needs of neighbouring villages. It also provides a farmers' market and cotton processing units.

Transport

The town is located 90 km west of Ahmedabad in Ahmedabad district with a population of approximately 20,000. Ahmedabad International Airport is the nearest airport, located 90 km away. Patdi has a lesser frequency of train connections. The nearest station having enough trains is Viramgam (30 km).

Patdi town is on the edge of Little Rann of Kachchh, the inner fort of Patdi, which is secured by dip water and city suburbs. Patdi is also known for its Surajmalji highschool.

Transportation of Bulk Trucks are from Rajasthan, Madhyapradesh.

Climate

Due to the neighbouring "Desert", the climate is dry but not much different from other parts of Gujarat.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Princely States of India: K-Z . 19 February 2021.