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Sarbhan,સરભાણ , located at 21.992357,72.942996 (Longitude and Latitude) Location on state highways 161, is a town-like village situated in Bharuch district in Gujarat state in India. It has a population of about 8000.
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Map of Sarbhan, Gujarat 392035
The village was established by Haavdasji. All Patels Patel of Sarbhan (originally farming community) descent from Haavdasji to whom they adorn as 'HapaDada'. The foundation stone of the village was laid in year 1224 (Vikram Samvat) on 5th day of full moon period of Aso (आश्विन). The Patels of Sarbhan are hard working and industrious. Hence, the village is considered to be well-progressed in and around. The Gram Panchayat Panchayat of the village was bestowed with an award of 'Most clean village of Gujarat' by Government of Gujarat.
Main part of village, where Patels live, is divided into four divisions (Darwaja, Dodh-bhag, Be-bhag, and Tran-bhag) based on the division of property by ancestors. Patels of Sarbhan have migrated all over the world including in India.
Most of the people work in agriculture and the rest are employed in industrial towns nearby. Almost entire land is owned by Patels.
It has 4 schools offering up to high school, university college in arts & commerce and vocational training institute in various trades. There is a ginning factory as main crop in the area is cotton. This is run by a co-operative society.
It was bestowed with Aadarsh Gaon (Best Village) by the Gujarat Government. It is around 19 km west of Miagao-Karjan on Karjan-Amod road.
Sarbhan has a hospital which has also facility of treating indoor as well as out-door patients. Facilities include basic diagnostic equipment and an operation theatre.
The most celebrated festivals of this village are 15 August (independence day of India), 26 January, (Republic day of India), Uttarayan, Holi, Ganesh chaturthi, Navaratri, Janmashtami, and Diwali.