5 Major Cities In Gujarat State

• Gandhinagar is the capital of Gujarat and Ahmedabad is its largest city and one of the most developed cities in India
• Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot and Bhavnagar are major cities of Gujarat that powers the state’s economy

Which state in India has the longest coastline? The answer is Gujarat. This is India’s 5th largest whose capital is Gandhinagar. Gandhinagar is a planned city and it needs to catch up with other developed cities in the state. 54% of the area in Gandhinagar is covered with trees and so it is often referred to as India’s tree capital. Ahmedabad is one of the major cities in Gujarat.

Gujarat is one the least unemployed state’s in India. This state is also a manufacturing hub and is highly industrialized. Rann of Kutch is a famous clay desert in the state which attracts tourist from all over India. Gir National Park in Gujarat is home to Asiatic Lions which can only be found in Gujarat. How can one forget the Statue Of Unity at Ahmedabad which is the world’s tallest statue measuring 182 meters.

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Sabarmati Ashram here where Dandi March was initiated by Mahatma Gandhi to break the salt law. There are many places in Gujarat dedicated to Gandhiji. Somnath Temple is a famous hindu temple in Gujarat that attracts devotees from all over India. Dwarkadhish Temple is another major temple in the state.

Mundra Port in Gujarat is one of the leading ports in India that handles 40% of the country’s cargo. World’s largest oil refinery at Jamnagar is owned by Reliance industries. Only few state’s in India are electricity surplus and Gujarat is one of them. There are around 18,000 villages in Gujarat and all of them are connected with electricity. Kakrapar Atomic Power Station is a major nuclear power station in the state.

Asia’s biggest dairy is AMUL (Anand Milk Union Ltd) is in Anand, Gujarat. Gujarat is one of the few state’s in India where sale of alcohol is prohibited. There are many cities in Gujarat and here we’ll take a look at 5 of them:

Ahmedabad

Gujarat’s most populated city is Ahmedabad and it on the banks of Sabarmati river. The state capital Gandhinagar is its twin city. This city leads in denim production and also holds a significant market in gemstones and jewellery exports. Ahmedabad is the headquarters of India’s leading conglomerate Adani Group. This city has a flourishing IT sector and it also leads in cotton textiles. Sardar Sarovar dam on Narmada river fulfills the water needs of this city.

Sabarmati river front is a major tourist attraction in Ahmedabad. To connect east and west region of the city there are total 9 bridges on the Sabarmati river. This city is home to Narendra Modi Stadium – world’s largest stadium that can accommodate 1.32 lakh viewers at once. Kankaria Lake is a beautiful lake situated in Ahmedabad. This city is also a home to major power companies. At Sabarmati, Torrent Power has its thermal power station. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport is the most busiest airport in Gujarat.

Surat

Also known as “The Diamond City Of India”, Surat is 2nd largest city in Gujarat. 90% of all diamonds in the world are cut and polished here and it brings $10 billion in annual exports. This city is located on the banks of Tapti river. It is one of the cleanest cities in India. In IT and engineering sector, Surat is a leading city in Gujarat. IT giants TCS, Wipro operates here and in engineering sector this city is home to L&T, Essar and RIL.

Textile is a major industry in Surat and this city leads in clothes production in India. 60% of total polyester clothes are manufactured in Surat. Over 40,000 power-looms are operational in the city. Surat is a port city and so it is a major industrial and commercial hub. Surat International Airport connects this city from the world and it is 2nd busiest airport in Gujarat.

Vadodara

Also known as Baroda, Vadodara is 3rd major city in Gujarat. This city is situated on the banks of Vishwamitri river. 35% of India’s power transmission equipment manufacturers are based in Gujarat. Bank Of Baroda is headquartered in this city. Garba festival is a popular festival in Vadodara celebrated by Hindus which constitutes 85% of the city’s population.

Moti Baug is the oldest cricket stadium in Asia situated in Vadodara. Vadodara Airport connects this city from rest of India and it is the first green airport of Gujarat. Banyan trees are abundant in this city and can be found in many places. Lakshmi Vilas Palace is a famous landmark constructed by the Gaekwad family Pratap Vilas Palace is another important palace of this city.

How can one forget the Statue Of Unity which is in Vadodara and tallest statue in the world. This statue measures 182 meters and is on Narmada river. It is dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel who played a major role in the merging of 562 different states to form the country India.

Rajkot

4th largest city in Gujarat is Rajkot. It is one of the cleanest and fastest growing cities in Gujarat. Aji river is a important river of Rajkot. This city’s population is close to 2 million. Like other cities in Gujarat, Rajkot is also a manufacturing hub. Many small-scale industries operates here.

Swaminarayan temple is a famous Hindu temple in Rajkot. The Rotary Doll Museum is here which has 1,400 dolls from around the world and holds a Guinness World Record for it. Saurashtra University is a famous university in the city.

Bhavnagar

5th major city in Gujarat is Bhavnagar. Population of this city is close to 7 lakh. This city is famous for Platiana Jain Temples which are large group of Jain temples. Takhteshwar Temple is also in Bhavnagar. Economy of the Bhavnagar is constitutes cotton exports, diamond cutting and manufacturing of plastic rope, yarn etc.

So These Were 5 Major Cities In Gujarat.