Date of Formation: 1949
Area: 8846 square kilometers
Density of Population: 310 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 76.88 % - Male: 85.80 %, Female: 67.59 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:952
Boundaries of Junagadh District
North: Rajkot District, Gujarat
North West: Porbandar District, Gujarat
East: Amreli District, Gujarat
South and West: Arabian Sea
Junagadh District Average Rainfall: 750 mm
Junagadh District Average Temperature in Summer: 24.5 deg C
Junagadh District Average Temperature in Winter: 17.5 deg C
JUNAGADH DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: Uben, Ozhat, Hiran, Machundri, Saambli, Mendhal, Raval, Shinohoda, Kalindri, Utavali, Madhuvati, AmbaaJaal, Zhazheri, Popatdi
Blocks: Bhesan, Junagadh, Keshod, Kodinar, Malia , Manavadar, Mangrol, Mendarda, Patan Veraval, Sutrapada, Talala, Una, Vanthali, Visavadar
Assembly Constituencies: Manavadar, Junagadh, Visavadar, Keshod, Mangrol, Somnath, Talala, Kodinar, Una
Junagadh District Nearby Attractions
1. Somnath
2. Kankaai
3. Saasan
4. Tulsishyam
5. Holiday Camp
6. Girnar
7. Parbavavli
8. Satadhar
9. Darbar Hall
10. Upperkot
11. Damodar Kund
12. Moti Baug
13. Mujkund Caves
14. Ayurvedic Museum
15.Narsinh Maheta Lake
16. Sakkarbaug Zoological Garden
Junagadh District Facts: Sakkarbaug Zoo here is the only zoological garden in India having African Cheetahs. Junagadh is the largest producer of Garlic and Groundnut in the state and has the Asia’ largest groundnut research laboratory.
Major Agricultural Products: Oil seeds, wheat, singoda, millet, cotton seeds, arenda, jowar, sugarcane, jeera
Major Industries: Agro Marine Exports, Creative Castings Ltd, Gujarat Dairy Development Corporation, Austin Engineering
Major Educational Institutions: Bahauddin Science College, Kamani Science College, Dr. Subhash College of Physical Education, H.M.V. Arts and Commerce College, Patel K.M. College of Tech, Sardar Patel Mahi LLA BBA College, Mahila Arts and Commerce College, Dr. Subhash College of Education, Vacchani Mahila Arts and Home Science College, Devmani Arts and Commerce College, Choksi Arts and Commerce College, Bahaudin Arts College
What is Junagadh District Famous For: Gir National Park, the only home to Asiatic lions
Famous People From Junagadh District: Dhirubhai Ambani, Parveen Babi, H.P. Gandhi, Samaldas Gandhi, Amit Jethwa, Hanif Mohammad, Muhammad Mahabat Khan III
Last Updated : Sunday Jun 10 , 2012