Una, Gujarat

Una
Unnatnagar
Una Unnatnagar
city
	Una Location in Gujarat, India Una Una (India)
	Coordinates: 20°49′N71°02′E / 20.82°N 71.03°E Coordinates: 20°49′N71°02′E / 20.82°N 71.03°E
Country	India
State	Gujarat
District	Gir Somnath
Elevation	14 m (46 ft)
Population (2011)
• Total	58,528
Languages
• Official	Gujarati
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	362 560
Vehicle registration	GJ 32
Website	gujaratindia.com

Last updated February 04, 2023

Una (or Unnatnagar) is a city and a municipality in Gir Somnath district of the Saurashtra region in the state of Gujarat, India.^[2]

Geography

Una is located on the bank of Machchundri river. It has an average elevation of 14 metres (46 feet). Kodinar is located on the west, Diu is on the south. Una has the highest number of villages of all the Talukas in Gujarat state.

Demographics

As per 2011 India census,^[3] Una had a population of 58,528. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. In Una, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Una has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: Male literacy is 74%, and Female literacy is 59%.

Una is the biggest taluka in Gir Somnath District in number of villages.

Some villages are:

Nathal, Amodra, Khapat, Chachakvad, Delwada, Nathej, Vyajpur, Rameshvar, Sultanpur, Gangada, Samter, Garaal, Motha, Sanakhada, Sanjvapar, Simar, Navabandar, Kajrad, Bhacha, Umej, Gundala, Kesariya, Kob, Tad, Paldi, Olwan, Vansoj, Untwada, Varsingpur, Simasi, Kansari, Kalapan, Gangada, Khatriwada, Anjar etc. Since the town is a purchase hub of so many surrounding villages, it has variety of things available which other towns may not.

Transportation

Una is situated on the national highway No. 8 E. This highway connects Bhavnagar with Veraval. It is also on NH 51.

The city is well connected to other major cities of Gujarat such as Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Junagadh and Bhavnagar etc. and Mumbai by bus services operated by state-owned transport corporations and private services. Daily bus services available for Mumbai by state-owned transport corporations and private bus operators. Good transportation service is available for Diu, as it is one of the famous and popular tourist place. Diu is the nearest city having air transportation. Diu is 15 km far away from Una.

Una is also connected with Veraval and Junagadh by train service.^[4]

Attractions

Tribhovandas Parekh Tower.
Pauranik Talav (Ancient Lake) is in the center of Una
Rawal Dam is also a nice place to visit in rainy season
Machundari Dam is also a nice place to visit in rainy season
Droneshwar is also a nice place to visit in rainy season
Jamjir Waterfall at Jamvala (Gir) is very wonderful place to visit
Diu is also a near place to visit
Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach it is also a near place to visit
Gir National Park Home of Asiatic lions is a wildlife sanctuary near Una
Tulshishyam is a religious place with hot springs which is 29 km away from Una

Temples

Ramvijay Hanuman Temple
Mahakaleshwar Mahadev Temple
Saniswar Mahadev Temple
Modeshwar Mahadev Temple
Kankeshwari Mata Temple
Jalarambapa Temple
Maa Shravan Khodiyar Mata Temple
Gayatri Mata Temple
Swaminarayan Temple
Haveli una
Tapovan Temple of Hanuman near Una
Khodiyar Mata Temple at Amodra near Una
Kapasi Bapu Ashram at Khapat near Una
Ratneshwar Mahadev Temple at Gupt Prayag near Una
Gupt Prayag Tirth at Delwada near Una
Annapurna Ashram at Dhokadava near Una
Droneshwar Mahadev Temple at Dron near Una^[5]
Tulsishyam famous for Temple of Krishna, and with 3 Hot water springs there, situated in middle of Gir forest near Una
Bhim Chas this is historical place situated in middle of Gir forest near Una
Banej Temple of Mahadev in middle of Gir forest near Una
Tapkeshwar Mahadev at Fareda in Gir near Una
Pataleshwar Mahadev at babariya in Gir near Una
Khodiyar Mata Temple at Chikhala nes in Gir near Una
Hanuman Temple at Vajdi near Una
Jagjivandas Bapu Ashram at Simar near Una
Dudhnath Mahadev Temple at Motha near Una
Amargiri Bapu Ashram at Garal near Una
Gangnath Mahadev Temple at Garal near Una
Sidhnath Mahadev Temple at Saamter near Una
Rudreshwar Mahadev Temple at Arithiya near Una
Sopatiyala Mahadev Temple at Vadaviyala near Una
Rajalvejal Mataji Temple at Valaviyala near Sopatiyala Temple
Rajput villa At vadaviyala

Medical centres

The city has several hospitals and clinics.

Community Health Center.
Primary Health Centre Dhokadava.
Shree Mehta Sarvajanik Hospital.
Ramani Hospital Tower Chowk
Bavadiya Hospital
Manavdeep surgical hospital
Natraj Hospital
Sojitra Eye Hospital
Dr J.V.Jungi's Gokul Hospital
Dr Dhaval J Shah Super speciality Homoeopathic Clinic

Notes and references

↑ http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=545787 ^{[ dead link ]}
↑ "Gujarat elections: Punja Vansh says he will contest from Una, Congress yet to make it official". The Indian Express. 9 November 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
↑ "Una (UNA) Railway Station: Station Code, Schedule & Train Enquiry - RailYatri". www.railyatri.in. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
↑ http://www.droneshvarmahadev.org/index.html ^{[ dead link ]}

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[1] ttp://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=545787 ^{[ dead link ]}

[2] "Gujarat elections: Punja Vansh says he will contest from Una, Congress yet to make it official". The Indian Express. 9 November 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2023.

[3] "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.

[4] "Una (UNA) Railway Station: Station Code, Schedule & Train Enquiry - RailYatri". www.railyatri.in. Retrieved 17 February 2022.

[5] ttp://www.droneshvarmahadev.org/index.html ^{[ dead link ]}

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