Bhiloda
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| Coordinates | 23°28′N 73°09′E / 23.46°N 73.15°ECoordinates: 23°28′N 73°09′E / 23.46°N 73.15°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District(s) | Sabarkantha |
| Population • Density |
55,000 (2001[update]) • 286 /km2 (741 /sq mi) |
| Sex ratio | 941 ♂/♀ |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| ISO 3166-2 | IN-GJ |
English : Bhiloda, (Gujarati : ભિલોડા) is a village situated in north-east district of Sabarkantha in the state of Gujarat in India. It is located near the river Hathmati. Bhiloda is a taluka (county or province) and taluka capital as well. Bhiloda has a panchayat, primary and secondary school, higher secondary college, agricultural market, police station, two banks (Dena Bank and State Bank of India) and cottage hospital. Old and original Bhiloda was situated on the banks of river hathmati.
Nearest big cities from Bhiloda are :
- Himmatnagar (Approx. 35 k.m.)
- Idar (Approx 26 k.m.)
- Ahmedabad (Karnavati) (Approx. 105 k.m.)
- Gandhinagar (Approx. 85 k.m.)
- Mumbai (Approx. 535 k.m.)
Nearest airport is Ahmedabad airport. Bhiloda is well connected by road with Himmatnagar, Idar, Shamalaji, Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad. National Highway No. 8 goes from Himmatnagar to Shamalaji and passes near Bhiloda (NH 8).
[edit] Demographics
It is a multicultural village. Today Bhiloda has increased in population and geography to a level that it became more like a town than a village. Hugh mix of people is living here including brahman, patel, darji, kshatriy, adivasi, bhil and sindhi. Most people from Bhiloda have settled in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Himmatnagar and other places due to business and jobs.
[edit] Places of interest in and around Bhiloda
There are several places of interest in and around Bhiloda. Mostly they are religious places. The most famous place is Shamlaji. Shamlaji is situated approx. 18 k.m. east of Bhiloda on National Highway 8 (NH8). Shamlaji is an ancient temple of Lord Vishnu. Idol of Shamlaji temple is made from black stone so local natives call deity 'Kaliya Thakar (કાળિયા ઠાકર)'. Lord Vishnu is also called 'Gadadhar' because he holds gada (ગદા) in his hand.
[edit] External links
- ભિલોડા - Bhiloda's own website - need to develop this site !
- R G Barot College
- Bhiloda website
- Bhilode Taluka Profile
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