North Gujarat

North Gujarat also known as Northern Gujarat, or North Zone, is a region in the Indian state of Gujarat.[1][2] This region covers the area of seven districts, which include Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Banaskantha, Patan, Aravalli, Mehsana, and Sabarkantha.[2][3] It covers an area of 21.35% of Gujarat's total land.[3]

Languages

The most spoken languages in the region are Gujarati and Marwari.[2]

Occupation

Agriculture is a primary occupation among the locals. The region is also famous for local jewelry, crafts, and textile production.[3] Along with the Saurashtra region, North Gujarat is also known for its spice productions.[4]

Educational institutes

The Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University is an important government educational institute in north Gujarat.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Gujarat (India) (1977). Gujarat State Gazetteers: Kheda District. Directorate of Government Print., Stationery and Publications, Gujarat State. p. 146.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Gujarat – Vernacular Furniture of India". vernacularfurnitureofindia.com. Retrieved 2025-04-09.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Government of Gujarat. "North Gujarat - Industries Commissionerate" (PDF). www.ic.gujarat.gov.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2025-04-09. Retrieved 2025-04-09.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Suresh Bhai, Patel Vijyakumar (July 2014). "ACADEMICS OF AGRICULTURE AND RESEARCH IN NORTH GUJARAT" (PDF). Globus an International Journal of Management & IT. 6: 5. ISSN 0975-721X – via globusjournal.com.
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