Gujarat govt splits Banaskantha to create new district Vav-Tharad
The Hindu
Gujarat government approves creation of new Vav-Tharad district from Banaskantha, reducing travel distance for residents.
The Gujarat government on Wednesday (January 1, 2025) approved the bifurcation of Banaskantha district to create a new district.
The new Vav-Tharad district will have its headquarters in Tharad town, state Health Minister and government spokesperson Rushikesh Patel said.
With the formation of this new district, the number of districts in Gujarat will reach 34.
The decision to carve out a new district was taken in a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar.
"The state cabinet has given its nod to divide Banaskantha into two districts in the larger interest of people and the old public demand. Currently, people have to travel 35 to 85 km to reach the Banaskantha district headquarters in Palanpur for various works," MR. Patel told reporters.
At 14, Banaskantha district includes the highest number of talukas in Gujarat and is the second largest district area-wise, said Mr. Patel.
The Vav-Tharad district will be created from eight out of these 14 talukas, namely Vav, Tharad, Bhabhar, Dhanera Suigam, Lakhni, Deodar and Kankrej. It will also include Bhabhar, Tharad, Dhanera and Thara municipalities.
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