Amreli

Amreli is a city and district in the western Indian state of Gujarat. It lies in the Saurashtra region on the Kathiawar peninsula and serves as the administrative headquarters of Amreli district. The district comprises urban and rural areas and is subdivided into several talukas, each with its own local administration.

Geography and climate: The area has a hot, semi-arid climate with most rainfall during the southwest monsoon. The terrain is generally flat with some small hills, and it includes agricultural land and sparse scrub vegetation.

Economy: Agriculture is the mainstay of the district’s economy. Key crops include groundnut, cotton, millet, and maize. Livestock and dairy farming are common, and there are small-scale agro-based industries and markets that serve surrounding villages.

Transport: Amreli city is connected by road and rail. Amreli Junction is part of the Western Railway network, and highways link the district with major cities in Gujarat. The district serves as a regional trading and market center.

Demographics and culture: Gujarati is the predominant language. The population comprises various communities with cultural traditions, festivals, and crafts typical of the Kathiawar region. Places of worship and traditional fairs are common features of local life.

Administration: The district administration oversees multiple talukas and rural development schemes, with a district collector at the helm and subordinate officials for revenue, police, health, and education.