Suigam

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Suigam was a village in Vav Taluka of Banaskantha district in Gujarat, India, but it is now a Taluka of Banaskantha district in Gujarat. Contents 1History 2Geography 3References 3.1Notes 3.2Bibliography History It was under Palanpur Agency of Bombay Presidency,[1] which in 1925 became the Banas Kantha Agency. After Independence of India in 1947, Bombay Presidency was reorganized in Bombay State. When Gujarat state was formed in 1960 from Bombay State, it fell under Banaskantha district of

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Sojitra

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Sojitra is a village in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is in the Anand district, situated at 22°33′N 72°43′E. Its nearest villages are Isnav (4 km away), Dabhou (6 km away), Gada (4 km), Devataj (2 km), and Limbali (3 km). The village is home to several schools, including Smt. H.J. Patel Primary School for Girls, inaugurated by the Governor of Gujarat in 2006 and The M.M. High

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South Gujarat

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South Gujarat  also known as Dakshin Gujarat (Daxin Gujarat), 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,

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Sihor

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Sihor  is a town, a municipality in Bhavnagar district in the Indian state of Gujarat. Placed along the river Gautami, this erstwhile capital of the Gohil Rajputs, surrounded by hills is situated about 20 km from Bhavnagar. It becomes Sihor by corrupting its name from Saraswatpur, Sinhalpur, Sinhpur, Sinhor, and, Shihor. Regionally, Sihor is all-time famous and known for its hills, their rock pattern, Gautameshwar Mahadev

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Savarkundla

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Savarkundla (sometimes stylised as Savar Kundla) is a city and a municipality in Amreli district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is a twin city formed when the cities of Savar and Kundla merged. There are 84 villages in this tehsil, Vanshiyali, Vanda, Gadhakda, Ramgadh, Vijpadi, Chikhali, Piyava, Dhar, Juna Savar, Bhuva, Badhada, Vijyanagar, Likhala, Mota Zinzuda, Nana Zinzuda, Vadal, Khadsali, Nesadi, Kanatalav, Oliya, Charkhadiya, Gordka, Bhokarva, Bhenkara,

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Saurashtra (region)

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Saurashtra, also known as Sorath or Kathiawar, is a peninsular region of Gujarat, India, located on the Arabian Sea coast. It covers about a third of Gujarat state, notably 11 districts of Gujarat, including Rajkot District. It was formerly a state of India before it merged with Bombay state. In 1961 it separated from Bombay and joined Gujarat. Contents   1Location 2Districts 3History 3.1Gir 3.2Saurashtra State 4Language 5Postage

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Sankheda

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The town of Sankheda in Chhota Udaipur district is known for its lacquer work. The work is done on country wood which, being brown, gives darker shades. It is known for its handcrafted furniture, which is made from teak wood. This furniture is exported to countries all over the world. Sankheda is located on the banks of the Orsang River. It is

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Sanjeli

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Sanjeli, cotila or sometimes known as Sanjeda Mehvassi, is a Hindu former petty princely state, located in the present Gujarat state in western India. It is now also one of the tehsils of Dahod district. History It became a British protectorate in 1820. During the period 1820 to 1937, the territory of the state remained stable at 88 square kilometers of beautiful undulating land inhabited

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Rajula

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Rajula is a city and municipality in Amreli district in the Indian state of Gujarat. Originally Rajula spread between Dholio Dunger and Piriyo Dungar, but has expanded beyond that area on all sides. Rajula has a big market yard facility. A small lake appears on the western side of the town near the dam. Contents 1Demographics 2Temples and tourist

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