| Lok Sabha Constituencies in Sabarkantha (Himmatnagar) district, Gujarat (MP Constituencies) | Sabarkantha |
| MLA Assembly Constituencies in Sabarkantha (Himmatnagar) district, Gujarat | Himatnagar Idar Khedbrahma Prantij |
About the District :
Sabarkantha District is situated in North Eastern part of Gujarat State. The administrative headquarters of the district is Himatnagar, about 80 km from Ahmedabad.
Sabarkantha District is surrounded by Rajasthan state to the northeast, Banaskantha and Mehsana districts to the west, Gandhinagar to the south and Aravalli District to the South – East.
Sabarmati River flows on western border of Sabarkantha district. The district is situated between 23.03 N latitude and 24.30 N latitude & 74.43 E longitudes to 73.39 E longitudes. The “Tropic of Cancer” passes through Sabarkantha district. The total area of the district is 5390 Sq.km. North – Eastern part of the district is covered by the rows of “Aravalli” hills. Sabarmati, Meshwo, Vatrak, Hathmati, Mazum, Vaidi, Harnav, Khari are main rivers in the district.
District has a population of 14,73,673 as per last census 2011. District is divided in 4 Revenue Sub-Divisions & 8 Talukas. There are 6 Municipalities in the District. Poshina, Khedbrahma & Vijaynagar Talukas are mainly tribal Talukas. These Talukas are hilly and forest areas. Remaining Talukas are mainly flat areas. Patel’s & Darbar’s are major groups of communities in the district. However Dungari garasiya is the dominant community among tribal’s.
Punsari, a small village in the district was selected as the best village in Gujarat
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Tourist Places :
Polo Forest :
Polo Forest is a haven for Eco-friendly nature lovers and the adventurous. Polo-one of the most ancient historical sites in Gujarat, is also unique for its picturesque surroundings, Forest & Mills serving as refuge for fascinating flora & fauna. It is a Bird Watcher’s Delight being a sanctuary for over 200 species of Rare Birds. It also is an abode for Jungle fowl and a host of other species which are yet grimly holding on to this last habitat, thoroughly adorned by flowing rivulets and an unsullied lake.
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