South Gujarat Explained

South Gujarat
Settlement Type:region
Pushpin Map:India Gujarat#India
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Gujarat
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:17500
Population Total:11703004
Population As Of:2011
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Gujarati
Demographics Type2:Languages
Demographics1 Title2:Other
Demographics1 Info2:English, Hindi, Dangi, Bhili, Konkani, Marathi[1] [2] [3]
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Blank1 Name Sec1:Largest city
Blank1 Info Sec1:Surat
Blank1 Name Sec2:Headquarter
Blank1 Info Sec2:Surat

South Gujarat, also known as Dakshin Gujarat,[4] is a region in the Indian state of Gujarat. The region has a wetter climate than other regions of Gujarat. The western part is almost coastal and is known as Kantha Vistar ("coastal expanse" in Gujarati), and the eastern part is also known as Dungar Vistar ("hilly expanse"), which ranges from 100 to 1000 metres, with the highest peak at Saputara in the Dang district.

Cities and districts

Surat is the largest city in the region, the second largest in Gujarat and eighth largest in India. It is the commercial and economic centre of South Gujarat, famous for its diamonds and textile Industries and as a market for apparels and accessories.

Other important cities are Bharuch, Ankleshwar, Navsari, Vyara, Valsad, Pardi, Bardoli, Vapi, Jambusar, Bilimora, Amalsad, Rajpipla, Ahwa, The Dangs, Saputara, and Songadh.

The districts in the region are Surat district, Bharuch district, Navsari district, Dang district, Valsad district, Narmada district and Tapi district.

Notable People from South Gujarat

Freedom fighters

Politicians

Businesspeople

Entertainers

Notable places

Education

References

  1. Book: T. Sasaki. Nature and Human Communities. 28 June 2011. Springer Science & Business Media. 978-4-431-53967-4. 41–.
  2. Web site: About Dang.
  3. Web site: Konkanian Origin of the 'East Indians'.
  4. News: Rahul Gandhi to Discuss Gujarat Assembly Election Results With Party Leaders. Priyarag. Verma. India.com. December 22, 2017.
  5. Web site: 'Ramayana' to 'Karmaphal Data Shani': Inside India's one-stop shop for mythological television. Karkare. Aakash. 29 December 2016. scroll.in.