Vehicle registration GJ | Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Website gujaratindia.com | |
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University Shree Somnath Sanskrit University Points of interest Jamjir Waterfall, Tulsi Shyam Temple, Gir Interpretation Zone, Somnath Beach, Bhalka Destinations Diu - India, Veraval, Sasan Gir, Sasan, Tulsishyam | ||
Gir Somnath District is a district of Gujarat, India. It is located on the southern corner of the Kathiawar peninsula with its headquarters at the town of Veraval. Veraval has a population around 3.5 lacs.
Map of Gir Somnath, Gujarat
Gir Somnath District was split from Junagadh district in August 2013, when seven new districts came into existence in Gujarat.
Veraval, Talala, Sutrapada, Kodinar, Una and Gir-Gadhada are the talukas of Gir Somnath District.
The Gir Forest is a home of many wildlife creatures including lions, deer, and monkeys. Asiatic Lions can be only be found in the Gir Forest.
References
Gir Somnath district Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA