Gir Somnath district, Administrative district in southern Gujarat, India.
The district spans across 3,755 square kilometers of varied terrain, encompassing coastal regions, forests, and agricultural lands near the Kathiawar peninsula.
In August 2013, Gir Somnath district emerged through administrative reorganization when authorities divided the former Junagadh district into separate territorial units.
The population of 1.2 million residents primarily speaks Gujarati, with Hindu traditions and Islamic practices shaping the social fabric of local communities.
The district headquarters in Somnath city coordinates six administrative subdivisions: Veraval, Talala, Sutrapada, Kodinar, Una, and Gir-Gadhada.
Local statistics reveal a balanced demographic distribution with 964 women for every 1000 men according to the most recent population census.
GPS coordinates: 20.92982,70.76271
Latest update: March 13, 2025 08:56
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