Ahmedabad district facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ahmedabad district
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District of Gujarat
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 .JPG)    Clockwise from top-left: Sabarmati Ashram, Hutheesing Jain Temple, Jami Masjid, Ahmedabad, birds in Nal Sarovar, Sardar Patel Stadium
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| Nickname(s):
Karnavati
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Ahmedabad district location in Gujarat
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| Country |  India |
| State | Gujarat |
| Metro | Ahmedabad Metro |
| Municipalities | Bareja, Dholka, Viramgam, Bavla, Dhandhuka, Sanand |
| Named for | Karnavati |
| Headquarters | Ahmedabad |
| Taluks | Ahmedabad City, Daskroi, Sanand, Viramgam, Detroj-Rampura, Mandal, Bavla, Dholka, Dhandhuka, Dholera |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8,087 km2 (3,122 sq mi) |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 7,045,313 |
| • Rank | 1 of 33 in Gujarat |
| • Density | 871.19/km2 (2,256.37/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN |
390xxx
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| Telephone code | 91 04142 |
| Vehicle registration | GJ-1, GJ-27, GJ-38 |
| Largest city | Ahmedabad |
| Nearest city | Ahmedabad city, Ahmedabad |
| Sex ratio | 904 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 85.31% |
| Legislature type | elected |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Ahmedabad East, Ahmedabad West |
| Avg. summer temperature | 41.5 °C (106.7 °F) |
| Avg. winter temperature | 11.8 °C (53.2 °F) |
The Ahmedabad district is a part of the state of Gujarat in western India. It includes the big city of Ahmedabad. This district is very important because it is the most populated district in Gujarat and the 8th most populated in all of India!
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The Story Behind the Name
The area where Ahmedabad district is located has a long history. It was first settled around the 11th century and was known as Ashaval.
Later, a ruler named Karna from the Chaulukya dynasty won a war against the Bhil king of Ashaval. He then built a new city on the banks of the Sabarmati River and called it Karnavati, named after himself.
In 1411, a Sultan named Ahmed Shah took control of this region. He decided to build a new capital city near Karnavati. He named this new city Ahmedabad, after himself. Some stories say he named it after four holy Muslim leaders in the area, all of whom were also named Ahmed.
Weather in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad has different seasons throughout the year. It can get very hot in the summer and quite cool in the winter. The district also experiences a monsoon season with a lot of rain.
| Climate data for Ahmedabad | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 28.3 (82.9) |
30.4 (86.7) |
35.6 (96.1) |
39.8 (103.6) |
41.5 (106.7) |
38.4 (101.1) |
33.4 (92.1) |
31.8 (89.2) |
34.0 (93.2) |
35.8 (96.4) |
32.8 (91.0) |
29.3 (84.7) |
41.5 (106.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 20.1 (68.2) |
13.9 (57.0) |
18.9 (66.0) |
23.7 (74.7) |
26.2 (79.2) |
27.2 (81.0) |
25.6 (78.1) |
24.6 (76.3) |
24.2 (75.6) |
21.1 (70.0) |
16.6 (61.9) |
13.2 (55.8) |
11.8 (53.2) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 2.0 (0.08) |
1.0 (0.04) |
0 (0) |
3.0 (0.12) |
20 (0.8) |
103.0 (4.06) |
247.0 (9.72) |
288.0 (11.34) |
83.0 (3.27) |
23.0 (0.91) |
14.0 (0.55) |
5.0 (0.20) |
789 (31.1) |
| Average rainy days (≥ 0 mm) | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 4.8 | 13.6 | 15.0 | 5.8 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 43.6 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 288.3 | 274 | 279 | 307 | 329 | 237.0 | 130 | 111.6 | 222 | 291 | 273 | 288.3 | 3,020 |
| Source: HKO | |||||||||||||
Parts of Ahmedabad District
The Ahmedabad district is divided into smaller areas called talukas. These help manage the different parts of the district.
Talukas in Ahmedabad City - East
- Maninagar
- Asarwa
- Vatva
Talukas in Ahmedabad City - West
- Vejalpur
- Sabarmati
- Ghatlodiya
Talukas in Ahmedabad Suburban
- Daskroi
- Sanand
Talukas in Rural North Ahmedabad
- Viramgam
- Detroj-Rampura
- Mandal
Talukas in Rural South Ahmedabad
- Bavla
- Dholka
- Dhandhuka
- Dholera
How People Live Here
The Ahmedabad district is home to many people. In 2011, about 7.2 million people lived here. That's a lot of people, making it one of the most populated districts in India!
Most people in Ahmedabad district live in cities and towns. For every 1000 males, there are about 904 females. Also, a very high percentage of people, around 86.65%, can read and write.
Major Cities and Towns
Here are some of the main cities and towns in Ahmedabad district and how their populations have grown:
| Name | Type of Area | Population (1991) |
Population (2001) |
Population (2011) |
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| Ahmadabad | Big City (Municipal Corporation) | 2,876,710 | 3,694,974 | 5,633,927 |
| Ahmadabad Cantonment | Military Area | 11,967 | 14,706 | 7,588 |
| Bareja | Town (Municipality) | ... | 15,427 | 19,690 |
| Barwala | Town (Municipality) | ... | 16,048 | 17,951 |
| Bavla | Town (Municipality) | 25,391 | 30,871 | 42,458 |
| Bopal | Census Town | ... | 12,181 | 37,635 |
| Dhandhuka | Town (Municipality) | 27,781 | 29,572 | 32,475 |
| Dholka | Town (Municipality) | 49,860 | 61,569 | 80,945 |
| Nandej | Census Town | 6,878 | 7,642 | 9,176 |
| Ranpur | Census Town | ... | 14,486 | 16,944 |
| Sanand | Town (Municipality) | 25,674 | 32,417 | 95,890 |
| Singarva | Census Town | 8,183 | 9,889 | 12,547 |
| Viramgam | Town (Municipality) | 50,788 | 53,094 | 55,821 |
Religions in Ahmedabad
Most people in Ahmedabad district follow Hinduism. There are also many people who follow Islam, Jainism, and Christianity.
| Religions in Ahmedabad district (2011) | ||||
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| Religion | Percent | |||
| Hinduism | 83.54% | |||
| Islam | 12.38% | |||
| Jainism | 2.96% | |||
| Christianity | 0.72% | |||
| Other or not stated | 0.40% | |||
Languages Spoken
The main language spoken in Ahmedabad district is Gujarati. Many people also speak Hindi, Urdu, Sindhi, Marathi, and Marwari.
Famous People from Ahmedabad District
- Acharya Hemachandra (1089–1172): A very smart Jain scholar who knew many subjects. He was born in Dhandhuka.
- Joravarsinh Jadav (born 1940): A person who studies and collects traditional stories and customs (a folklorist).
Images for kids
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Map of Ahmedabad district under British India in 1877
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Talukas of Ahmedabad district before the Dholera taluka was formed
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Talukas of Ahmedabad district
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Ahmedabad para niños
