Banaskantha district, Administrative district in Gujarat, India
Banaskantha district spans 12,703 square kilometers in northeastern Gujarat, featuring mountains, valleys, and plains crossed by the West Banas River.
The district has maintained its position as a regional trade center connecting different states through established routes dating back to ancient commercial networks.
Local communities celebrate traditional festivals throughout the year while maintaining their craftsmanship in textiles and regional handicraft production.
The district capital Palanpur connects to major cities through an extensive network of highways and railway lines that facilitate regional transportation.
Banaskantha ranks first in India for milk production through Banas Dairy, which operates as Asia's largest dairy cooperative under the AMUL brand.
Location: Gujarat
Capital city: Palanpur
Shares border with: Sirohi district, Sabarkantha district, Mehsana district, Patan district, Vav-Tharad district
Website: https://banaskantha.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 24.17306,72.43139
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:48
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