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Vasad
Vasudhanagari
Vasad
Vasad is located in Gujarat
Vasad
Vasad
Location in Gujarat, India
Vasad is located in India
Vasad
Vasad
Vasad (India)
Coordinates: 22°27′00″N 73°04′00″E / 22.4500°N 73.0667°E / 22.4500; 73.0667
Country India
StateGujarat
DistrictAnand
Government
 • TypeGram panchayat
 • Sarpanch'
Elevation
18.89 m (61.98 ft)
Population
 (2013)
 • Total14,384
Languages
 • OfficialGujarati, Hindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
388306
Area code02692
Vehicle registrationGJ

Vasad is a town in the Anand District of Gujarat, India. It is located on the bank of the Mahi. It was formerly known as Vasudhanagari, is situated on the north bank of the Mahi and serves as a gateway to the Charotar.

Geography

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Vasad is located between Ahmedabad and Vadodara. Forests surround Vasad to the south and northeast. The central government has established the Soil Conservation and Water Research Institute in Vasad to reduce soil erosion and improve water management in this part of Gujarat.

Economy

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There are more than 45 toor dal (pigeon pea) processing mills located in Vasad.

Transport

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Vasad is connected by road to National Highway 48.[1] Vasad Junction is the town's railway station.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ "Vasad · Gujarat, India". Vasad · Gujarat, India. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  2. ^ "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Vasad Junction Railway Station". www.mappls.com. Retrieved 1 October 2023.

Tejwani, KG. (1979) Soil fertility status, maintenance, and conservation for agroforestry systems on wasted lands in India.