![]() Geography of Valsad District Geographical location of Valsad district is 20.07 degree to 21.05 degree North (Latitude) and 72.73 degree to 73 degree East (Longitude). Damanganga, Paar, Auranga, Kolak, Taan and Maan are the main rivers which flow through this district. Average rainfall here is 2000 mm. Education in Valsad District There are around 990 primary and 161 secondary and higher secondary schools in Valsad district. ITIs of the district offer several industrial training programs which includes, fitting, armature and information technology, motor rewinding, electrician, and electronic system maintenance etc. One Government polytechnic College is present in the district offering courses in civil, electrical, mechanical, chemical, and plastic engineering. There is one Degree Engineering College present in Valsad offering engineering courses in mechanical and chemical branches. Economy of Valsad District Valsad is an industrial base for sectors such as chemicals, textiles, and paper and pulp industries. Since 1980's, Textile and Chemicals have been the most important sectors of investments and employment in the district. Valsad is emerging as a horticulture hub of the State, witnessing significant production in food grains and crops. With over three hundred medium and large scale industries, Vapi is a major industrial center in Valsad witnessing tremendous business activities. Over 10,716 units of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), involved in diverse sectors, such as textiles, chemicals, engineering, and paper industry etc., are present in the district. Tourism in Valsad District ![]() How to reach Valsad District By Road: Road connectivity with major industrial centres in the State are Ahmedabad (345 km), Rajkot (528 km), Jamnagar (616 km), Ankleshwar (150 km), Bhavnagar (514 km), Mehsana (419 km), Surat (77 km) and Gandhinagar (373 km). Distance of Valsad from major Indian cities is: Delhi (1,095 km), Mumbai (221 km), Hyderabad (781 km), Kolkata (1,709 km) and Chennai(1,328 km). By Rail: The district is well connected with Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Delhi with the rail line of Western Railways. By Air: Nearest airport is at Surat, which operates flights to Jaipur, Ahmedabad and Delhi. |
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Valsad District