| Lok Sabha Constituencies in Devbhoomi Dwarka district, Gujarat (MP Constituencies) | Jamnagar |
| MLA Assembly Constituencies in Devbhoomi Dwarka district, Gujarat | Khambhalia Dwarka |
About the District :
This district is located in Southern region of Gulf of Kutch of Gujarat state. On 15th August 2013, this district was bifurcated from Jamanagar district. Dwarka has its pilgrimage importance due to Dwarkadheesh Temple built in 6th to 7th century. It was the residing place of ‘Lord Krishna’ also known as ‘Ranchodji’. It is one of the important ‘Chardham’ spots and the ‘Sapt-Puris’ ‘Dwarawati’ as sanskrit name of Dwarka is the most pious and holy place of Hindus. Dwarka has its own Railway Station about 1.5 km from the main city. Nights in Dwarka gets chilly, summers are quite hot. Dwarka being an ethnic city, also have modern malls for shopping. Bandhani, folk art on fabrics, Patola Silk sarees, handicraft items with embroidary etc. are worth shopping.Places of interest include ‘Bet’ Dwarka, Gita Mandir, Dwarkadheesh Temple, Dwarka Lighthouse.
Taluka wise Population (2011)
| SR. NO | TALUKA | MALE | FEMALE | TOTAL | SEX RATIO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalyanpur | 99,575 | 96,458 | 1,96,033 | 970 |
| 2 | Bhanvad | 63,980 | 61,581 | 1,25,561 | 960 |
| 3 | Okha Mandal | 84,074 | 78,754 | 1,62,828 | 936 |
| 4 | Khambhaliya | 1,38,937 | 1,29,125 | 2,68,062 | 928 |
| Total | 7,52,484 | 938 |
Geographic Profile
| SR. NO | TALUKA | AREA (SQ. KMS) | NO. VILLAGE | DISTA. FROM DIST. HEAD QUARTER | LAND UNDER CULTIVA-TION (HECTER) | FOREST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalyanpur | 1,412.2 | 66 | 42 | 88,938.40 | 2,885.10 |
| 2 | Bhanvad | 731.9 | 53 | 35 | 41,759.29 | 5,338.60 |
| 3 | Okha Mandal | 717.4 | 45 | 88 | 39,058.00 | 4,012.90 |
| 4 | Khambhaliya | 1,189.5 | 85 | 0 | 75,865.60 | 1,260.60 |
| Total | 4,051 | 249 | 2,45,620.69 | 13,497.20 |
Devbhumi Dwarka at Glance :
Tourist Places :
Lord Sri Krishna temple in Gomati coast is holy, which temple is known as DWARKADHISH Temple. According to the opinion of the Department of Archaeology, This temple is 1200 years old. Logically estimated one great-grandson of Lord Sri Krishna Vajranabhe Earlier, around 1400 BCE samudrama dubhi surviving remnant of the house of umbrellas established
Gomtighat :
At Dwarka city there is a holy Gomatighat where there are many temple including Gomati Mataji temple. Gomatighat’s bath is a wonderful honor. By renovating this Ghat, More facilities and Safety has been made for Pilgrims
Shardapith :
At the end of the 8th century and beginning of the 9th century, Shree. Jagadaguru Adyasankaracaryaji had established up Shardapith which is one of the monastery out of 4 monastery of Adyasankaracaryajina. Currently sankaracaryaji is sitting in 78 Ministry
Rukshmani Temple :
One of the most ancient temples in Dwarka which is pilgrimage center for Pilgrims. Architectural style of the Temple is amazing. This Temple is located on the road to Okha to Dwaraka. Pilgrims coming to Dwarkadhis Temple definitely visit Rukshamanidevi temple
Bet Dwarka – Dandi Hanuman :
On Bet Dwarka Island, There is a Hanuman temple about three Kilometers away from Dwarkadhish temple which is known as the Hanumanadandi. At this place Pilgrims keep believe of nut. Hanumanadandi’s ancient belief is that This is the place where Lord Hanumana was brought Lord Rama and Lord Laxmana in Abyss.
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