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Gir Somnath

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About the district

Gir Somnath — district of Gujarat

Gir Somnath is a district in Gujarat. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Gir Somnath

Asiatic lion sanctuary + Somnath Jyotirlinga.

District HQ
Veraval

Must-visit places in Gir Somnath

park

Gir National Park

Only home of the Asiatic lion outside Africa.

  • temple
    Somnath Temple

    First Jyotirlinga; rebuilt many times on the Arabian Sea coast.

  • fort
    Diu (UT, adjoining)

    1535 Portuguese seafort + Naida Caves — short hop from Veraval.

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Then & Now

Gir Somnath district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
8,77,740
Census 2011 baseline
+17.8%
Population · 2026
10,33,668
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,53,620
Census 2011 baseline
+17.8%
Households · 2026
1,80,906
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 485 villages

Gir Somnath district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
4,46,406Census 2011
Female population
4,31,334Census 2011
Sex ratio
966 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,53,620Census 2011
SC population
93,566Census 2011
ST population
11,742Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
10,33,668+17.8%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
1,80,906RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
3,63,606Census 2011
Cultivators
1,13,985Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,11,929Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
100.0%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
5,68,624 / 9,02,35463% complete
SBM-G toilets
5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Gir Somnath district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
29 of 485 villages have notable places mapped · 6%
  • Hospital· 49
  • PHC· 7
  • College· 2
  • Temple· 2

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Gir Somnath district.

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All 6 mandals of Gir Somnath

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485 villages · 330 GPs
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Top villages in Gir Somnath

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Gir Somnath

How many mandals and villages are in Gir Somnath district?

Gir Somnath district has 6 mandals and 485 revenue villages across 330 gram panchayats in Gujarat.

Where is the headquarters of Gir Somnath district?

The district headquarters of Gir Somnath is —.

What is the pincode of Gir Somnath district?

Gir Somnath district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Gir Somnath may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Gir Somnath fall under?

Gir Somnath district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

When was Gir Somnath district formed?

Gir Somnath district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Gir Somnath district?

Major rivers in Gir Somnath district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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