Bagasara taluka

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Bagasara taluka
Taluka of Gujarat
Bagasara taluka
Interactive Map Outlining Bagasara taluka
Coordinates: 21°29′00″N70°57′00″E / 21.483333°N 70.95°E / 21.483333; 70.95
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Gujarat
District Amreli
Headquarters Bagasara
Population
 (2011) [1]
 • Total83,054
 •  Sex ratio
956 ♂/♀
 • Literacy
70.6%
Languages
 • Official Gujarati, Hindi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
Telephone code+91-079
Vehicle registration GJ
Website amrelidp.gujarat.gov.in/en/taluka/Bagasara/home OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

Bagasara Taluka is a geographical subdivision located in the Amreli district of the state of Gujarat, India. It is situated in the western part of the country and falls within the Saurashtra region. Bagasara is the headquartes of the taluka. [2] [3]

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History

During the medieval period, Bagasara Taluka became a part of the larger socio-political landscape of Gujarat Sultanate. The strategic location of the region facilitated trade routes connecting the western coast to the hinterlands. The rise of various local rulers and dynasties further shaped the history of the taluka, leaving behind architectural remnants and cultural influences that are still palpable.Bagasara was conquered in about 1525 by Vala Mancha Bhaiya of Devgam Devli. Vala Mancha was succeeded by his son Bhaiya, from whom the Bagasara Kathis are called Bhaiyani. There are many dawoodi bohras in the city. During British period, the town belonged to the Vala Kathis and is the seat of Kathiawar Agency thana. [4]

Geography

Bagasara Taluka is a geographical subdivision located in the Amreli district of the Indian state of Gujarat. Situated within the western reaches of India, Bagasara Taluka is characterized by its diverse landscape, encompassing various natural features and landforms. Its geographical coordinates range approximately from 21.9706° N latitude to 71.7543° E longitude. [5]

The taluka is characterized by its undulating terrain, which ranges from plains to low hills. The region's elevation varies, providing a picturesque panorama of valleys and plateaus interspersed with gentle slopes. This diverse topography plays a pivotal role in shaping the local climatic patterns and agricultural practices. [6]

Climate

Climate data for Amreli (1981–2010, extremes 1973–2012)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °C (°F)36.6
(97.9)		39.0
(102.2)		43.6
(110.5)		45.6
(114.1)		46.2
(115.2)		45.6
(114.1)		39.1
(102.4)		38.6
(101.5)		40.1
(104.2)		42.1
(107.8)		38.2
(100.8)		36.6
(97.9)		46.2
(115.2)
Average high °C (°F)29.6
(85.3)		32.1
(89.8)		36.5
(97.7)		40.1
(104.2)		40.6
(105.1)		37.2
(99.0)		32.6
(90.7)		31.1
(88.0)		33.0
(91.4)		35.2
(95.4)		33.1
(91.6)		30.7
(87.3)		34.3
(93.7)
Average low °C (°F)11.5
(52.7)		14.0
(57.2)		18.7
(65.7)		22.6
(72.7)		25.2
(77.4)		26.3
(79.3)		25.1
(77.2)		24.2
(75.6)		23.2
(73.8)		21.0
(69.8)		16.5
(61.7)		12.7
(54.9)		20.1
(68.2)
Record low °C (°F)1.6
(34.9)		3.5
(38.3)		9.1
(48.4)		14.1
(57.4)		18.0
(64.4)		20.6
(69.1)		21.4
(70.5)		21.1
(70.0)		18.1
(64.6)		14.4
(57.9)		9.1
(48.4)		4.1
(39.4)		1.6
(34.9)
Average rainfall mm (inches)0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		1.5
(0.06)		7.2
(0.28)		98.0
(3.86)		205.3
(8.08)		128.5
(5.06)		97.4
(3.83)		17.5
(0.69)		6.2
(0.24)		0.0
(0.0)		561.8
(22.12)
Average rainy days0.00.00.00.10.74.28.97.04.31.00.40.026.6
Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST)27212019275268726239322939
Source: India Meteorological Department [7] [8]

Economy

Agriculture forms the major part of the economy in Bagasara Taluka. [9] [10] The fertile soil and adequate water resources foster the cultivation of a variety of crops, including groundnuts, cotton, millets, and pulses. [9] The taluka is well known in gold plating. [11]

Administrative divisions

Bagsara taluka in Amreli district Amreli Gujarat map.svg
Bagsara taluka in Amreli district

There are 34 villages in this taluka and 34 gram panchayats are included. [12] [13] [14] [15]

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References

  1. ↑ "District wise Statistics | NITI Aayog, (National Institution for Transforming India), Government of India". 164.100.94.191. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  2. ↑ "Taluka | District Amreli, Government of Gujarat | India" . Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  3. ↑ https://amrelidp.gujarat.gov.in/gu/taluka/Bagasara/History
  4. ↑ Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Kathiawar (Public Domain text). Vol. VIII. Printed at the Government Central Press, Bombay. 1884. p. 373.
  5. ↑ Gujarat, India Director of Census Operations (1972). District Census Handbook: Amreli (3 pt.).
  6. ↑ Encyclopaedia of Cities and Towns in India: Gujarat. Gyan Publishing House. 2008. ISBN   978-81-212-0981-6.
  7. ↑ "Station: Amreli Climatological Table 1981–2010" (PDF). Climatological Normals 1981–2010. India Meteorological Department. January 2015. pp. 43–44. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  8. ↑ "Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. December 2016. p. M48. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  9. 1 2 Gohil, P. J.; Savaliya, S. G.; Bharadiya, A. M. (25 November 2022). "Farmer First Programme: An Effective Extension Approach for Dissemination of Sustainable Cotton Production Technologies". Gujarat Journal of Extension Education. 2022 (1): 15–18. doi:10.56572/gjoee.2022.si.0004. ISSN   2322-0678. S2CID   254339108.
  10. ↑ Mathukia, R. K.; Savalia, S. G.; Chovatia, P. K. (25 November 2022). "Crop Diversification and Intensification Approach Under Farmer First Programme". Gujarat Journal of Extension Education. 2022 (1): 88–90. doi:10.56572/gjoee.2022.si.0017. ISSN   2322-0678. S2CID   254350821.
  11. ↑ "Handicraft | District Amreli, Government of Gujarat | India" . Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  12. ↑ "Bagasara Taluka Population Amreli, Gujarat, List of Villages & Towns in Bagasara Taluka". Censusindia2011.com. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  13. ↑ "Village & Panchayats | District Amreli, Government of Gujarat | India" . Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  14. ↑ "Villages in Bagasara Taluka". amrelidp.gujarat.gov.in.
  15. ↑ https://amrelidp.gujarat.gov.in/gu/taluka/Bagasara/Taluka-General-Outline
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