Borsad

Borsad is a municipal council in the Anand district of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It lies on the banks of the Tapti River and is connected to other parts of the state by road and rail. The town is known for its historic importance as a trading centre in the 19th century and for the Borsad Fort, which dates back to the Maratha era.

The population of Borsad is diverse, comprising Marathi, Gujarati, and Hindi speaking communities. According to the 2011 census the total population was around 50,000, with a literacy rate of about 78 percent. The local economy is largely driven by agriculture, particularly the cultivation of cotton, groundnuts and sugarcane, as well as small-scale textile and food processing industries. The nearby sugar mills and textile workshops provide significant employment opportunities for residents.

Educational facilities in Borsad include several primary and secondary schools, a government college, and a technical institute that offers diplomas in engineering and management. Health care is served by a government primary health centre, a few private clinics, and a small hospital that caters to the basic medical needs of the population.

Transport links include a state highway traversing the town and a railway station on the Mumbai–Pune line, providing access to major cities such as Surat, Vadodara, and Pune. In addition, local bus services connect Borsad to surrounding villages and towns, supporting both daily commuting and the movement of agricultural produce.