Banaskantha district

Banaskantha is an administrative district in northeastern Gujarat with mountains, valleys, and plains woven throughout its landscape. The region spans different elevations and terrain types that create variety across the area.

The area functioned as a trade hub since ancient times, positioned on established routes connecting different regions. This location shaped its growth as an important center for exchanging goods over many centuries.

The people here maintain strong traditions and work with their hands in textiles and regional crafts that pass from one generation to the next. These skills shape daily life and are deeply rooted in local communities.

The main city Palanpur connects to larger cities through highways and railway lines that crisscross the region. Visitors can explore the area using different forms of transportation and reach neighboring districts fairly easily.

The region is home to a massive dairy cooperative that produces and sells milk products under the AMUL brand on a continental scale. This network ranks among the largest production operations of its kind in all of Asia.

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: December 17, 2025 10:20