North Gujarat
North Gujarat also known as Northern Gujarat, or North Zone, is a region in the Indian state of Gujarat.[1][2] This region covers the area of seven districts, which include Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Banaskantha, Patan, Aravalli, Mehsana, and Sabarkantha.[2][3] It covers an area of 21.35% of Gujarat's total land.[3]
Languages
The most spoken languages in the region are Gujarati and Marwari.[2]
Occupation
Agriculture is a primary occupation among the locals. The region is also famous for local jewelry, crafts, and textile production.[3] Along with the Saurashtra region, North Gujarat is also known for its spice productions.[4]
Educational institutes
The Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University is an important government educational institute in north Gujarat.[4]
North Gujarat Media
District map of North Gujarat
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 Gujarat – Vernacular Furniture of India. vernacularfurnitureofindia.com. Retrieved 2025-04-09.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Government of Gujarat. North Gujarat - Industries Commissionerate. www.ic.gujarat.gov.in. Retrieved 2025-04-09.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 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]