Covering a total area of 3646.1 sq km, the district of Dohad was created in 1997. Surrounded by Vadodara, Jhabua and Banswara districts, it was formerly a part of the Pancmahal district. Situated on the eastern part of Gujarat, the district has seven Talukas. Also the place is intersected by Anas, Panam, Macchan, Kali rivers.
Lying between Vadodara and Ahmedabad, Dohad is believed to be the birthplace of King Aurangazeb. The district is linked with all the states of India through its wide network of railways, road and airways.
Dahod is predominantly an agricultural region. Its prime share of revenue comes from the agri-based products and output. However, the place is rapidly moving towards a fully developed industrial phase. The nearby towns like Jhalod, Limadi and Satarampur procure various essential items from this district.
Dohad, with a literacy rate of 45.65%, houses several educational institutes of repute. With an expanding literacy ratio, Dohad has started housing many medical, technical and general institutions as well.
The tribal culture of Dohad has an identity of its own. The fascinating tribal folklores of the district have a great demand among the tourists. Some temples of historical eminence also adorn the tourism feature of this district.
With several upcoming industries and a steady agricultural economy, Dohad is emerging as one of the prominent districts of Gujarat.
Lying between Vadodara and Ahmedabad, Dohad is believed to be the birthplace of King Aurangazeb. The district is linked with all the states of India through its wide network of railways, road and airways.
Dahod is predominantly an agricultural region. Its prime share of revenue comes from the agri-based products and output. However, the place is rapidly moving towards a fully developed industrial phase. The nearby towns like Jhalod, Limadi and Satarampur procure various essential items from this district.
Dohad, with a literacy rate of 45.65%, houses several educational institutes of repute. With an expanding literacy ratio, Dohad has started housing many medical, technical and general institutions as well.
The tribal culture of Dohad has an identity of its own. The fascinating tribal folklores of the district have a great demand among the tourists. Some temples of historical eminence also adorn the tourism feature of this district.
With several upcoming industries and a steady agricultural economy, Dohad is emerging as one of the prominent districts of Gujarat.
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Gujarat-districts
ahmedabad amreli anand
banaskanta bharuch bhavnagar
dahod gandhinagar jamnagar
junagadh kachchh kheda
mahesana narmada navsari
palanpur panchmahal patan
porbandar rajkot sabarkantha
surat surendranagar thedang
vadodara valsad
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