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{{Short description|Amreli Taluka(sub-district) in Amreli district, Gujarat, India}}
{{Orphan|date=July 2023}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2023}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Amreli
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| settlement_type = [[List of talukas of Gujarat|Taluka]] of [[Gujarat]]
| seat_type = Headquarters
| seat = [[Amreli]]
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Gujarat]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Amreli district|Amreli]]
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| governing_body = Amreli Municipality
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| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]], [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
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| area_code_type = Telephone code
| area_code = +91-079
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| blank1_name_sec1 = [[Lok Sabha]] constituency
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| website = {{URL|www.amreli.nic.in}}
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'''Amreli Taluka''' is a prominent administrative division situated in the [[Amreli district]] of the Indian state of [[Gujarat]]. As an integral part of the region, it holds historical, geographical, and cultural significance.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Taluka {{!}} District Amreli, Government of Gujarat {{!}} India |url=https://amreli.nic.in/tehsil/ |access-date=2023-07-31 |language=en-US}}</ref>

== History ==
The history of Amreli Taluka dates back to ancient times, with evidence of human habitation found in archaeological sites scattered across the area. Over the centuries, the taluka witnessed the rise and fall of different dynasties and empires, contributing to the blending of various cultural influences that can be observed in the customs, traditions, and lifestyle of its inhabitants.

== Geography ==
Geographically, Amreli Taluka is located in the southwestern part of Gujarat and is bordered by various other talukas, each adding to the richness of its diverse landscape. The taluka boasts a mix of terrain, ranging from fertile plains to undulating hills, and it is intersected by several water bodies that not only enhance its natural beauty but also facilitate agricultural activities. The region's climatic conditions are primarily influenced by the monsoon season, which is crucial for the sustenance of agriculture.

=== Climate ===
{{Weather box
| location = Amreli (1981–2010, extremes 1973–2012)
| metric first = yes
| single line = yes
| width = auto
| Jan record high C = 36.6
| Feb record high C = 39.0
| Mar record high C = 43.6
| Apr record high C = 45.6
| May record high C = 46.2
| Jun record high C = 45.6
| Jul record high C = 39.1
| Aug record high C = 38.6
| Sep record high C = 40.1
| Oct record high C = 42.1
| Nov record high C = 38.2
| Dec record high C = 36.6
| year record high C = 46.2
| Jan high C = 29.6
| Feb high C = 32.1
| Mar high C = 36.5
| Apr high C = 40.1
| May high C = 40.6
| Jun high C = 37.2
| Jul high C = 32.6
| Aug high C = 31.1
| Sep high C = 33.0
| Oct high C = 35.2
| Nov high C = 33.1
| Dec high C = 30.7
| year high C = 34.3
| Jan low C = 11.5
| Feb low C = 14.0
| Mar low C = 18.7
| Apr low C = 22.6
| May low C = 25.2
| Jun low C = 26.3
| Jul low C = 25.1
| Aug low C = 24.2
| Sep low C = 23.2
| Oct low C = 21.0
| Nov low C = 16.5
| Dec low C = 12.7
| year low C = 20.1
| Jan record low C = 1.6
| Feb record low C = 3.5
| Mar record low C = 9.1
| Apr record low C = 14.1
| May record low C = 18.0
| Jun record low C = 20.6
| Jul record low C = 21.4
| Aug record low C = 21.1
| Sep record low C = 18.1
| Oct record low C = 14.4
| Nov record low C = 9.1
| Dec record low C = 4.1
| year record low C = 1.6
| rain colour = green
| Jan rain mm = 0.0
| Feb rain mm = 0.0
| Mar rain mm = 0.0
| Apr rain mm = 1.5
| May rain mm = 7.2
| Jun rain mm = 98.0
| Jul rain mm = 205.3
| Aug rain mm = 128.5
| Sep rain mm = 97.4
| Oct rain mm = 17.5
| Nov rain mm = 6.2
| Dec rain mm = 0.0
| year rain mm = 561.8
| Jan rain days = 0.0
| Feb rain days = 0.0
| Mar rain days = 0.0
| Apr rain days = 0.1
| May rain days = 0.7
| Jun rain days = 4.2
| Jul rain days = 8.9
| Aug rain days = 7.0
| Sep rain days = 4.3
| Oct rain days = 1.0
| Nov rain days = 0.4
| Dec rain days = 0.0
| year rain days = 26.6
| time day = 17:30 [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| Jan humidity = 27
| Feb humidity = 21
| Mar humidity = 20
| Apr humidity = 19
| May humidity = 27
| Jun humidity = 52
| Jul humidity = 68
| Aug humidity = 72
| Sep humidity = 62
| Oct humidity = 39
| Nov humidity = 32
| Dec humidity = 29
| year humidity = 39
| source 1 = [[India Meteorological Department]]<ref name=IMDnormals>
{{cite web
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200205040301/http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf
| archive-date = 5 February 2020
| url = https://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf
| title = Station: Amreli Climatological Table 1981–2010
| work = Climatological Normals 1981–2010
| publisher = India Meteorological Department
| date = January 2015
| pages = 43–44
| access-date = 28 September 2020}}</ref><ref name=IMDextremes>
{{cite web
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200205042509/http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/EXTREMES%20OF%20TEMPERATURE%20and%20RAINFALL%20upto%202012.pdf
| archive-date = 5 February 2020
| url = https://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/EXTREMES%20OF%20TEMPERATURE%20and%20RAINFALL%20upto%202012.pdf
| title = Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)
| publisher = India Meteorological Department
| date = December 2016
| page = M48
| access-date = 28 September 2020}}</ref>
}}

== Administrative divisions ==
Amreli Taluka is subdivided into multiple villages and towns, each with its distinct character and significance. The taluka administration strives to provide essential public services, maintain law and order, and promote socio-economic development in collaboration with the higher authorities of the state government.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Talukas in Amreli District, Gujarat |url=https://www.census2011.co.in/data/district/194-amreli-gujarat.html |access-date=2023-07-31 |website=www.census2011.co.in}}</ref>

== Economy ==
Amreli Taluka thrives on agriculture, with a focus on cultivating crops such as groundnuts, cotton, and cereals. The fertile land, aided by irrigation facilities, has enabled farmers to practice both rain-fed and irrigated agriculture. Apart from agriculture, the taluka's economy also benefits from small-scale industries, trade, and commerce.

== Culture ==
The cultural milieu of Amreli Taluka is a vibrant tapestry, woven with a myriad of festivals, fairs, and rituals. The people of the taluka actively participate in celebrations, showcasing their artistic talents through dance, music, and traditional arts and crafts. Religious diversity is also a hallmark of Amreli Taluka, with followers of various faiths coexisting harmoniously, further enriching the region's cultural fabric.

==References==
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==External links==
{{OSM relation|9659208}}{{Amreli district}}

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[[Category:Talukas of Gujarat]]
[[Category:Ahmedabad district]]

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