Vasad
Vasad is a town in the Anand District of Gujarat, India.
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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.
Vasad Vasudhanagari | |
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| Vasad | |
  Vasad Location in Gujarat, India  Vasad Vasad (India) | |
| Coordinates: 22°27′00″N 73°04′00″E / 22.4500°N 73.0667°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District | Anand |
| Government | |
| • Type | Gram panchayat |
| • Sarpanch | ' |
| Elevation | 18.89 m (61.98 ft) |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 14,384 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Gujarati, Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 388306 |
| Area code | 02692 |
| Vehicle registration | GJ |
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. Vasad Junction is the town's railway station.
References
Tejwani, KG. (1979) Soil fertility status, maintenance, and conservation for agroforestry systems on wasted lands in India.
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