| Lok Sabha Constituencies in Gir Somnath district, Gujarat (MP Constituencies) | Junagadh |
| MLA Assembly Constituencies in Gir Somnath district, Gujarat | Somnath Talala Kodinar Una |
About the District :
Gir somnath district was carved out from junagadh district as one of the new seven district in August 2013. Head quarter of the district is at veraval. Gir somnath district is located in saurastra region of Gujarat and surrounded by the Arabian sea to its south. The district is devided in to six talukas, Veraval, Una, Kodinar, Sutrapada, Talala and newly formed Gir gadhada, Gir somnath is very famous for somnath Temple, first jyotirlinga of lord shiva among the tweleve jyotirlinga of India and Gir Sanctuary, only abode to Asiiatic lion.
Major industries such as, Ambuja cement, Gujarat heavy chemicals, Aditya birla nuvo ltd(Indian Rayon), Gujarat siddhi cement have their presence in this district, Total population of the district was about 12.5 lacs in 2011 census. Major crops of gir somnath district are groundnut, wheat, cotton and sugar cane.
Veraval is a Muncipality and the headquarters of Gir Somnath district. Fisheries have always been the main industries in the town and are dominanted by the Kharwas (fisherfolk). The fishing is done mostly on traditional boats and trawlers. Veraval also has a large boat making industry. Veraval is home to a large number of fish processing factories in G.I.D.C which export prime quality seafood to USA, Japan, SE Asian, Gulf and EU Countries. The seafood-industry which was started through government initiative now is in its prime and many importers are attracted towards Veraval from around the globe. Regional research centers of CIFT and CMFRI are situated at Veraval which are helping development of fisheries sector in Gujarat. Veraval also is home to Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd (Formerly: India-Rayon Industries Ltd) which is one of India’s largest rayon manufacturing companies.
Una is the biggest talukain Gir Sonath district in number of villages. Main tourist attractions are Pauranik Talav (Ancient Lake), Rawal Dam, Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach, Sana Cave An ancient places, Tulsishyam famous for temple of lord Krishna, Banej Temple of Mahadev in middle of Gor forest. Una is one of the “the biggest Limestone supplier” in Gujarat State.
Kodinar : Main tourist attractions are Mul Dwarka, Kaj and Kanjotar a small seashore villages near Kodinar in which mul dwarka is a historic place of the original Dwarka of Mahabharata. Kodinar is home to Gujarat Ambuja Cement Ltd. One of the largest cement manufacturing company.
Talala Gir is Famous for its “KESAR MANGO”, Siddi’s folk dance “Dhamal and Gir national park and Sanctuary”. Siddi people who are originally from the south Africa are found in Jambur village, also known as Mini Africa of India.
Sutrapada is a coastal taluka of Gir somnath district. This place is known for GHCL plant, largest ” Soda ash” producing company in the world. Gujarat Siddhi cement manufacturing plant is also located in the taluka.
Gir Gadhada is the newly formed taluka of the district. It has been curved out from Una taluka in August 2013. Famous Tulsi shyam, temple of Lord Krishna is situated in this taluka
Tourist Places :
Somnath Temple :
Somnath temple is one of the famous temples in Gujarat which is located 46km from Sasan Gir. The Somnath temple is one of the richest temples of ancient India which is the most popular and ancient Hindu religious temple of India. Somnath temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of the God Shiva and known places near gir. Somnath is considered to be first among the other twelve holy Shiva Jyotirlings.
Dwarka :
Dwarka is located in the Jamnagar of Gujarat, one of the famous religious places near gir, in India. Dwarkadish temple was built in 16th century CE.Each day a flag is hoisted in the temple tower for five times. Another important temple is present for Rukmini Devi on the mode to temple of Bet Dwarka.Dwarka assumes to be one of the Char Dham in Hindu Religion and considered holiest cities in India. Darsan and sevas for Lord Dwarkanath are available as Mangala, Shringar, Gval, Rajbhog, Uthapan, Bhog, Sandhya Aarati.
Chorwad Beach :
Chorwad Beach is situated at a distance 37 kms from Somnath, Chorwad Beach was imperial fort of the Nawab of Junagarh. The beach is very clean and it is not safe for swimming and also good for relaxing.It is well-known among tourists for rides of boat. It is also one of the famous place near gir. It is scattered with rocky hills, and the beach is a gateway for Porbandar and Somnath, which are prominent for their significant and spiritual implication. There is no accomodation facility but serves as an ideal tour from Somnath
Junagadh :
Sakkarbaug Zoological Garden also known as Sakkarbaug Zoo or Junagadh Zoo is a 200-hectare zoo that opened in 1863 at Junagadh, Gujarat, India. Junagadh Zoo is one of the famous places near gir and it is one of the oldest zoos in Gujarat. The Junagadh Zoo was built in 1863 then Nawab of Gujarat had set up this zoo in order to save the Asiatic Lion.Main wildlife originate in are Asiatic Lions, Leopards, Chowsingha etc.
Girnar Hills Junagadh :
Girnar Hills Junagadh is group of mountain in Junagadh district in Gujarat,India.It is famous place as well as pilgrimage spot for Hindus and Jains.Also there are various temples which are located around Girnar Hills. There are many temples and places near gir which are fare Bharathari Gufa (cave)Dattatray (charan paduka), Mali Parab, Ramchandra Temple, and Hathi Pashan. The pilgrims have to go up 9999 steps to reach the top.and mainly there are five essential Jain temples, besides several Hindu shrines.
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