Umreth Taluka
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Umreth ઉમરેઠ Umapuri, Umrastra, Udumar, Umavati |
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 Umreth
Umreth
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| Coordinates: 22°42′N 73°07′E / 22.7°N 73.12°ECoordinates: 22°42′N 73°07′E / 22.7°N 73.12°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Gujarat |
| District | Anand |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 33,762 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Gujarati, Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Vehicle registration | GJ |
| Website | gujaratindia |
Umreth (Gujarati: ઉમરેઠ) is a taluka and the administrative center of Anand District in the state of Gujarat, India. It is administered by Umreth Nagarpalika. It is part of the region known as Charotar, located in Anand and Kheda districts.
Umreth is also known as the Silk City of Charotar. It became famous for silk sarees and its Pol culture. It commonly looks like Harappa architecture. Umreth lines between Dwarka, Nadiad and Dakor on the State Highway known as “PragatiPath”. It is connected with Baroda, Anand, Nadiad, Ahmedabad, Godhra, Kapadvanj, and Balasinor via roadway. The railway line is broad gauge connecting it to Godhra, covering the Dakor route from Anand. You may Visit Blog Regarding Umreth By Vivek Doshi of Umreth.
Umreth has seen rapid economic growth along the Umreth-Dakor and Nadiad-Dakor road belt. Umreth has an own GIDC Estate, Mainly timber industries and Mamra (Puffed Rice) industries are well developed in Umreth. But still puffed rice industries need support from the government to stay viable.
Umreth is a Taluka in Anand District of Gujarat State, India. It is located 22 km to the north of District headquarters Anand. 78 km from State capital Gandhinagar to the north.
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