Vasad
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Vasad | |
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  Vasad Location in Gujarat, India | |
| Coordinates: 22°27′00″N 73°04′00″E / 22.4500°N 73.0667°ECoordinates: 22°27′00″N 73°04′00″E / 22.4500°N 73.0667°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District | Anand |
| Government | |
| • Sarpanch | Dharmistha Alpeshbhai Patel (Delawala) |
| Elevation | 18.89 m (61.98 ft) |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 15,000 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Gujarati, Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | GJ |
| Website | www |
Vasad is a town in Gujarat, India. It is located on the bank of the Mahi.
History[]
The ancient city of Vasudhanagari, now known as Vasad, is situated on the north bank of the Mahi and serves as a gateway to the Charotar. Vasad lies in the Anand District of Gujarat.
Geography[]
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Vasad is located between Ahmedabad and Vadodara. Forests surround Vasad to the south and northeast. The central government has established the Soil Conservation and Water Research Institute in Vasad to reduce soil erosion and improve water management in this part of Gujarat.[1]
Economy[]
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There are 45 toor dal (pigeon pea) processing mills located in Vasad. The two most well-known producers are Angur[2] and Laxmi Proteins.[3]
Other industries of Vasad include printing presses, sawmills, poultry farms, dairy farms, and milk production. Sand mining is also carried out on a large scale in Vasad. Cooperative institutions, among others established by farmers, sell chemical fertilizers.
Transport[]
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Vasad is connected by road to National Highway 64.[4] Vasad Junction is the town's railway station.[5] Located south of the district capital, There are two railway bridges and two road bridges that join Vasad to Charotar.[6]
References[]
- ^ "Central Soil and Water Conservation Research and Training Institute". List of eco-friendly companies in India. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
- ^ "Angur Toor Dal". Angur Toor Dal. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
- ^ "Welcome to Laxmi Dals". Retrieved 29 March 2021.
- ^ "NH64". NH64. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
- ^ TTI. "VDA / Vasad Junction Railway Station | Train Arrival / Departure Timings at Vasad Junction". www.totaltraininfo.com. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ^ Tajwani, KG (1979). "Soil fertility status, maintenance, and conservation for agroforestry systems on wasted lands in India". World Agroforestry (ICRAF): 171–174.
Tejwani, KG. (1979) Soil fertility status, maintenance, and conservation for agroforestry systems on wasted lands in India. Soils Research in Agroforestry. 171-174 Retrieved from https://agris.fao.org/agris-search/search.do?recordID=US201302654336
External links[]
- Cities and towns in Anand district