Amreli

Amreli is a district in the State of Gujarat in India. This district derives its name from the town of Amreli, which is the Head Quarter of the district. It is located near the Gulf of Khambhat in the Arabian Sea. The district is bounded by Bhavnagar district in the East, Junagadh district in the West, Rajkot district in the North and Arabian sea in the south. There are 11 Talukas and 7 Municipalities in the district. It covers 7381 sq.km. area. It has population of 13,93,295.

It is believed that during the year 534 AD, Amreli existed as a city place with name Anumanji. After that the name of the city was Amlik and then it became Amravati. The ancient Sanskrit name of Amreli was Amarvalli. Amreli was a part of Former Gaikwad State of Baroda. During Gaikwad regime in 1886, the compulsary and free education policy was adopted in Amreli for the first time. After independence the district became the part of Bombay State and a separate district in Gujarat State after the bifurcation of Bombay State and creation of Gujarat.

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

94 Dhari Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1. Dhari Taluka. 2. Bagasara Taluka - Entire taluka except village – Kadaya. 3. Khambha Taluka (Part) Villages - Samadhiyala Mota, Rugnathpur, Jikiyali, Vankiya, Kotda, Anida, Ingorala, Bhad, Visavadar, Dhari Nani, Lasa, Tantaniya, Umariya, Nanudi, Dadhiyali, Khambha, Pipalava, Gidardi, Dhavadiya, Bhaniya, Khadadhar, Bhavardi, Sarakadiya - Divana, Sarakadiya, Kodiya, Pati, Raydi.

95 Amreli Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1. Amreli Taluka. 2. Vadia Taluka - Entire taluka except village – Devalki.

96 Lathi Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1. Lathi Taluka. 2. Babra Taluka. 3. Lilia Taluka (Part) Villages - Kankot Nana, Rajkot Nana.

97 Savarkundla Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1. Savarkundla Taluka. 2. Lilia Taluka - Entire taluka except villages - Kankot Nana, Rajkot Nana.

98 Rajula Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1. Rajula Taluka - Entire taluka except village - Rampara No-1. 2. Jafrabad Taluka. 3. Khambha Taluka (Part) Villages - Dedan, Raningpara, Nava Malaknes, Borala, Babarpur, Kantala, Chakrava, Hanumanpur, Juna Malaknes, Nesdi No-2, Samadhiyala No-2, Jivapar, Munjiyasar, Trakuda, Vangadhara, Talda, Dadli, Dhundhavana, Pachapachiya, Salva, Pipariya, Rabarika, Ambaliyala, Jamka, Ningala No-2, Bhundani, Gorana, Katarpara, Barman Mota, Barman Nana.