Gir Somnath district

Gir Somnath is an administrative district in southern Gujarat with varied terrain that includes coastal regions, forests, and farmland. The district spans across the Kathiawar peninsula and is divided into six administrative subdivisions managed from Somnath city.

The district was created in 2013 through administrative reorganization when the former Junagadh district was divided. This restructuring established separate territorial units with their own administrative systems.

The Somnath temple shapes the spiritual life of the region, drawing people for worship and celebrations throughout the year. Local communities speak Gujarati and practice both Hindu and Islamic traditions, creating a diverse social fabric.

Somnath city serves as the administrative center and provides access to all six subdivisions in the region. Visitors should know that infrastructure varies between coastal areas and forest regions.

The region is home to a major wildlife sanctuary for the Asiatic lion, a rare species with only a few hundred in the world. This sanctuary is deeply tied to the identity of the district and attracts wildlife researchers and nature enthusiasts.