Gir Gadhada Taluka is a taluka of Gir Somnath district in the state of Gujarat, India. Before 2013 the area was part of Una Taluka, but it became a taluka in its own right with the creation of Gir Somnath District in August of that year.[1][2] Gir Gadhada Taluka has population around 15,600. The village of Gir Gadhada became its administrative headquarters.

Gir Gadhada Taluka
Girgadhada Taluka, Gir-Gaddha Taluka
Gir Gadhada Taluka is located in Gujarat
Gir Gadhada Taluka
Gir Gadhada Taluka
Location in Gujarat, India
Gir Gadhada Taluka is located in India
Gir Gadhada Taluka
Gir Gadhada Taluka
Gir Gadhada Taluka (India)
Coordinates: 20°55′N 70°55′E / 20.92°N 70.92°E / 20.92; 70.92
CountryIndia
StateGujarat
DistrictGir Somnath
Area
 • Total15 km2 (6 sq mi)
Elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total15,600
Languages
 • OfficialGujarati,
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
362 530
Vehicle registrationGJ
Websitegujaratindia.com

Villages

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Revenue records list forty-two villages for Gir Gadhada Taluka.[3]

Tourist Places Near By Gir Gadhada

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Diu
Nagoa Beach
Gupt Prayag
Sasan Gir
Kankai
Banej
Tapkeshwar
Machhundri Dam
Zamjir Waterfall
Somnath
Bhalka Tirth
Tulsishyam
Dron - Machhundri Check Dam
Junagadh

How to reach Gir Gadhada

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By Train

Gir Gadhara Rail Way Station. Distance from

  • Somnath to Girgadhada: 76 km
  • Junagadh to Girgadhada: 110 km
  • Rajkot to Girgadhada: 171 km

By Bus

  • Junagadh to Girgadhada: 119 km
  • Diu to Girgadhada: 37 km
  • Una to Girgadhada: 18 km
  • Veraval to Girgadhada: 78 km
  • Talala to Girgadhada: 78 km
  • Kodinar to Girgadhada: 45 km

Available Network Service Provider

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  • Idea (3G)
  • Airtel
  • Bsnl
  • Vodafone
  • Videocon
  • Uninor
  • Tata Docomo
  • Tata Indicom
  • Virgin Mobile
  • Jio (4g)

References

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  1. ^ "Promises Delivered! Gujarat Cabinet approves creation of 7 New Districts and 22 New Talukas". Narendra Modi. 25 January 2013. Archived from the original on 15 April 2015.
  2. ^ "Maps of Gujarat's new 7 districts and changes in existing districts". Desh Gujarat. 13 August 2013. Archived from the original on 16 August 2013.
  3. ^ "Notification: Gujarat Land Revenue Code 1879: Schedule B Villages of Girgadhada Taluka" (PDF). The Gujarat Government Gazette. Vol. 54, no. Extra No. 282. 9 September 2013. Archived (PDF) from the original on 13 April 2014.