Saurashtra
Saurashtra, also known as Kathiawar, is a region in the Indian state of Gujarat.[1][2][3] This region covers the area of seven districts, including Rajkot, Junagadh, Jamnagar, Porbandar, Bhavnagar, Surendarnagar, and Amreli.[4][2] It covers an area of 34,338 square kilometers, which is one-third of Gujarat's total land.[5]
Languages
The most spoken language in the region is Gujarati.[3]
Population
According to the 1991 census, the total population of the Saurashtra region was noted as 11,190,518 people.[5]
Occupation
Fishing is a primary occupation among the locals.[3] It is also famous for cattle herding and farming.[3] Along with North Gujarat, the Saurashtra region is also known for its spice production.[6]
Educational institutes
The Junagadh Agricultural University is an important government educational institute in the Saurashtra region.[6]
Religious sites
The Somnath temple is an old and historic Hindu temple in the Saurashtra that is dedicated to the Lord Shiva.[2]
References
- ↑ Gujarat (India). Gujarat State Gazetteers: Kheda District (in en) (1977)Directorate of Government Print., Stationery and Publications, Gujarat State. p. 146.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Best Tourist Marvels to Visit in Gujarat's Saurashtra Region (in english). www.girnationalpark.in. Retrieved 2025-04-09.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Gujarat – Vernacular Furniture of India. vernacularfurnitureofindia.com. Retrieved 2025-04-09.
- ↑ "How many of these places in Gujarat's Saurashtra region have you been to?". The Times of India. . https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/how-many-of-these-places-in-gujarats-saurashtra-region-have-you-been-to/photostory/98965580.cms. Retrieved 2025-04-09.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Joshi, Mahesh V.. Green-revolution and Its Impacts (in en) (1999)APH Publishing. p. 51. ISBN 978-81-7648-100-7.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Suresh Bhai, Patel Vijyakumar. ACADEMICS OF AGRICULTURE AND RESEARCH IN NORTH GUJARAT. Globus an International Journal of Management & IT 6 (July 2014). p. 5.[dead link]