Ambaji અંબાજી Arasur, Amba Bhavani |
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Coordinates: 24°20′N 72°51′E / 24.33°N 72.85°ECoordinates: 24°20′N 72°51′E / 24.33°N 72.85°E | |
Country | India |
State | Gujarat |
District | Banas Kantha |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 17,753 |
Languages | |
• Official | Gujarati, Hindi |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
PIN code | 385110 |
Telephone code | 91-02749 |
Vehicle registration | GJ-8 |
Website | Ambaji [1] Gujarat |
Ambaji ( Gujarati: અંબાજી, Hindi: अम्बाजी, Ambājī) is a census town in Banaskantha district in the state of Gujarat, India. It is known for its historical and mythological connections with sites of cultural heritage.
Ambaji is a town within taluka district Banaskantha, North Gujarat, India. It is located at 24°20′N 72°51′E / 24.33°N 72.85°E. It is at an altitude of 480 metres (1,570 ft). It is surrounded by the Araveli Hill range . Ambaji is within the Aravali Range (हिन्दी, संस्कृत= अरावली) literally meaning 'line of peaks', is a range of mountains in western India running approximately 800 km in a northeastern direction across Indian states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi. It is also called Mewat hills locally. Ambaji town also in between the borders of North Gujarat and Abu Road of Rajasthan.