Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad is a district in the State of Gujarat in India. Its headquarter is at Ahmedabad which is the the largest city in the state. It is situated at 20.0 deg - 23.4 deg Longitude and 71.6° - 72.9° Latitude. The area of the district is 8086.81 Sq. Kms. It is famous for its old architecture and the textile industry. The district acquires its name from the historical city of Ahmedabad which was till 1970, the capital of Gujarat State.

Historically, Ahmedabad was founded in the year 1411 by Sultan Ahmad Shah, after whom the city is named. It has a glorious history. This medieval city was visited by a number of foreign travelers in the past, among whom Mandelso, a German traveler, who came to Ahmedabad in 1638 A.D. has left a vivid account of the city.

The Harijan Ashram at Ahmedabad founded by Mahatma Gandhi on the banks of the river Sabarmati is one of the many attractions. This is the place of the historic Dandi March, which he undertook on 12th March, 1930. The Shaking minarets are the architectural wonders, the type of which is perhaps not found elsewhere. The Jumma Masjid of Ahmedabad is one of the biggest in India. The Sidi Saiyad's Mosque is famous for its carved stone panel. The Roza at Sarkhej, near Ahmedabad, is the oldest and the largest of its type in Gujarat. The Dada Hari's Vav, is considered one of the most magnificent and oldest existing step-wells in Gujarat.

The district is also famous for sacred religious places. The celebrated Bethanks of Mahaprabhuji Vallabhacharya are at Tagadi near Dhandhuka and at Asarva and Narod in the city. The Hanuman temples near the Camp area in the city as well as at Salangpur in Dhandhuka taluka attract a large number of devotees.

The Vaishnav temple of Shri Natwarlalji is the oldest in the city. Other Vaishna temples are Shri Krishna temple in Raipur, Ranchhodraiji temple in Saranpur and Shri Jagannathji temple near Jamalpur Gate which are equally famous. Besides, there are a number of temples sacred to Vaishnavas Shaivities, Jains etc. The Bhadrakali temple near the Azamkhan palace is as old as the city. The Swaminarayan temples in the city and the Gurukul established recently are sacred to the followers of the Swaminarayan Sect. The city has the Jewish Synagogue, Parsi Fire Temple, Christian churches, the Prathna Samaj Hatheesing Jain temples constructed in 1848 etc.

Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) constituencies and their areas after delimitation order of 2008

39 Viramgam Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1. Viramgam Taluka. 2. Detroj-Rampura Taluka. 3. Mandal Taluka.

40 Sanand Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1. Sanand Taluka. 2. Bavla Taluka (Part) Villages - Vasna Nanodara, Nanodara, Kavla, Sankod, Vasna Dhedhal, Dhedhal, Rajoda, Adroda, Hasannagar, Chhabasar, Baldana, Metal, Devdholera, Devadthal, Durgi, Meni, Dumali, Kesrandi, Lagdana, Dahegamda, Ranesar, Amipura, Kochariya, Kerala, Kanotar, Shiyal, Sarala, Kaliveji, Mithapur, Bavla (M).

41 Ghatlodia Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1. Ahmedabad City Taluka (Part) Villages - Tragad, Ghatlodiya (M), Memnagar (M). 2. Daskroi Taluka (Part) Villages - Lapkaman, Lilapur, Khodiyar, Chharodi, Jagatpur, Hebatpur, Bhadaj, Shilaj, Chenpur, Oganaj , Ghuma , Sola, Bodakdev , Ambli , Gota (CT), Thaltej (CT), Bopal (CT).

42 Vejalpur Vidhan Sabha Constituency - Ahmedabad City Taluka (Part) Villages - Vastrapur, Maktampur , Gyaspur , Vejalpur (M), Makarba (CT), Sarkhej-Okaf (M), Jodhpur (M).

43 Vatva Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1. Ahmedabad City Taluka (Part) - Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (Part) Ward No. - 42, Odhav (OG) - 47 2. Daskroi Taluka (Part) Villages - Kanbha, Kujad, Bakrol Bujrang, Gatrad, Memadpur, Bibipur, Geratnagar, Vanch, Dhamatvan, Vinzol, Vatva , Hathijan , Singarva (CT), Vastral (M), Ramol (M).

44 Ellisbridge Vidhan Sabha Constituency - Ahmedabad City Taluka (Part) - Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (Part) Ward No. - 7, 8, 9, 10.

45 Naranpura Vidhan Sabha Constituency - Ahmedabad City Taluka (Part) - Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (Part) Ward No. - 11, 12, 13, 14.

46 Nikol Vidhan Sabha Constituency - Ahmedabad City Taluka (Part) - Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (Part) Ward No. - 31, 34, 35.

47 Naroda Vidhan Sabha Constituency - Ahmedabad City Taluka (Part) - Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (Part) Ward No. - 23, 24, 27, Ahmedabad Cantonment (CB).

48 Thakkarbapa Nagar Vidhan Sabha Constituency - Ahmedabad City Taluka (Part) - Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (Part) Ward No. - 22, 25, 26.

49 Bapunagar Vidhan Sabha Constituency - Ahmedabad City Taluka (Part) - Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (Part) Ward No. - 21, 28, 29.

50 Amraiwadi Vidhan Sabha Constituency - Ahmedabad City Taluka (Part) - Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (Part) Ward No. - 32, 33, 41.

51 Dariapur Vidhan Sabha Constituency - Ahmedabad City Taluka (Part) - Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (Part) Ward No. - 2, 3, 4, 16.

52 Jamalpur Khadia Vidhan Sabha Constituency - Ahmedabad City Taluka (Part) - Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (Part) Ward No. - 1, 5, 6, 39.

53 Maninagar Vidhan Sabha Constituency - Ahmedabad City Taluka (Part) - Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (Part) Ward No. - 36, 37, 43.

54 Danilimda Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC) - Ahmedabad City Taluka (Part) Villages - Piplaj, Shahwadi , Saijpur - Gopalpur
Ahmedabad City Taluka (Part) - Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (Part) Ward No. - 30, 38, 40.

55 Sabarmati Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1. Ahmedabad City Taluka (Part) Villages - Kali (M), Ranip (M), Chandlodiya (M). 2. Ahmedabad City Taluka (Part) - Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (Part) Ward No. – 15.

56 Asarwa Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC) - Ahmedabad City Taluka (Part) - Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (Part) Ward No. - 17, 18, 19, 20, Asarva (OG) Ward No. – 44.

57 Daskroi Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1. Ahmedabad City Taluka (Part) - Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (Part) Ward No. - Naroda (OG) 45, Nikol (OG) 46. 2. Daskroi Taluka (Part) Villages - Hanspura, Enasan, Bilasiya, Pardhol, Vahelal, Huka, Navarangpura, Zanu, Lalpur, Bharkunda, Pasunj, Kubadthal, Bhuvaldi, Kuha, Chandial, Kanial, Vadod, Bhavda, Harnivav, Undrel, Ranodra, Govindada, Chavlaj, Bhuval, Hirapur, Badodara, Geratpur, Ropda, Aslali, Laxmipura, Kamod, Vanzar, Badrabad, Visalpur, Bakrol Badrabad, Paldi Kankaj, Ode, Gamdi, Devdi, Istolabad, Barejdi, Chosar, Jetalpur, Giramtha, Miroli, Kasindara, Bhat, Navapura, Timba, Mahijda, Vasai, Naj, Bareja, Mithiya, Kathwada , Fatewadi, Lambha (CT), Nandej (CT).

58 Dholka Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1. Dholka Taluka. 2. Bavla Taluka (Part) Villages - Kavitha, Rasam, Rupal, Saljada, Juval Rupavati, Zekda, Chiyada, Sakodara, Dhanwada, Bhayla, Kalyangadh, Bhamsara, Gangad, Rohika, Bagodara, Gundanapara, Memar, Dhingda.

59 Dhandhuka Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1. Dhandhuka Taluka. 2. Ranpur Taluka . 3. Barwala Taluka.