Amreli district

Amreli is an administrative district in western Gujarat with Amreli city as its center and several subdivisions spread across the region. The land is marked by cotton and groundnut fields connected by roads and railway lines that link it to other major Gujarat cities.

The region developed from ancient settlements into a structured administrative zone during Maratha rule in the 1700s. This period shaped how the territory is organized and connected to the broader Gujarat region.

Religious buildings like the Nagnath Temple and Swaminarayan Temple reflect how faith shapes daily life in the district. These structures are important gathering places where locals and visitors encounter the spiritual roots of the communities here.

The district is well connected by roads and railway lines making travel between towns straightforward. The region works best to visit after the monsoon season when the landscape is greener and the weather is more comfortable.

Sections of the Dhari Gir forest sanctuary fall within the district and shelter animals and plants found nowhere else in the region. This wooded area stands out as a natural refuge surrounded by agricultural land.

Location: Gujarat

Capital city: Amreli

Shares border with: Rajkot district, Bhavnagar district, Gir Somnath district, Junagadh district, Botad district

Website: https://amreli.nic.in

GPS coordinates: 20.86667,70.75000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:03