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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Mahuva
| other_name = Madhumati
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Gujarat]]
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Bhavnagar district|Bhavnagar]]
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| governing_body = Mahuva Nagarpalika
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| area_total_km2 = 7.07
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'''Mahuva''' is a town and [[taluka#India|subdistrict]] of [[Bhavnagar District]], in the state of [[Gujarat]], [[India]]. Located on the coast of the [[Arabian Sea]], Mahuva is known for its mild weather and green, lush surroundings, including many coconut tree plantations. The town is a part of the [[Saurashtra (region)|Saurashtra]] region, and is known as the [[Kashmir]] of Saurashtra.{{Citation needed|date=August 2019}} Mahuva is also known for wooden toys, raw onions, groundnuts, and a local variety of mango called the Jamadar. The region is home to a thriving [[agribusiness]] industry, particularly enterprises that dehydrate vegetables such as garlic and onions for use in processed foods.

==Geography==
Mahuva is a Taluka (subdistrict) located in [[Bhavnagar District]], in the state of [[Gujarat]], as well as the name of a town within the taluka. Mahuva is in the coastal region of [[Saurashtra (region)|Saurashtra]] on the [[Gulf of Khambhat]], which is a bay on the coast of the Arabian Sea.

==Climate==

{{Weather box
|location = Mahuva
|metric first = Yes
|single line = Yes

|Jan high C = 23
|Feb high C = 19
|Mar high C = 26
|Apr high C = 33
|May high C = 30
|Jun high C = 27
|Jul high C = 22
|Aug high C = 29
|Sep high C = 28
|Oct high C = 31
|Nov high C = 28
|Dec high C = 22

|Jan low C = 13
|Feb low C = 13
|Mar low C = 13
|Apr low C = 14
|May low C = 19
|Jun low C = 22
|Jul low C = 22
|Aug low C = 22
|Sep low C = 22
|Oct low C = 24
|Nov low C = 20
|Dec low C = 16

|source = [http://www.worldweatheronline.com/Mahuva-weather-averages/Gujarat/IN.aspx World Weather Online]
|date=July 2014
}}

==Demographics==
According to the [[2011 Census of India]],<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150924121658/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=547398]</ref> Mahuva subdistrict had a population of 452,011; the town of Mahuva had a population of approximately {{lakh|1.5}}, composed of about 90,000 males and 60,000 females. There were a total of 27,607 households. Most residents of Mahuva are Hindus and Muslims; a smaller number are Jains and Christians.

==Economy==

The local economy of Mahuva is primarily based on the [[agriculture|agricultural]] produce market and industries. The Mahuva [[Agricultural Produce Market Committee]] (APMC) was established in 1858.

Mahuva and its surrounding villages are known for their onion production. The Mahuva market yard is the second largest onion trading centre in India after [[Lasalgaon]], [[Maharashtra]].{{Citation needed|date=August 2019}} It is spread across 38–40 acres of land. The region is the largest producer of [[white onion]]s and the second largest producer of [[red onion]]s in the country.{{Citation needed|date=August 2019}} Therefore, onion is the largest trading commodity in Mahuva APMC. Mahuva is a large hub for onion processing and exporting, with over 120 large-scale [[food drying|dehydration]] plants. Onions from Mahuva Market are transported to many regions of India.

[[Peanut]]s, [[cotton]] and [[coconut]]s are also major trading commodities of this market. It is the only APMC of the state where coconuts are officially traded.{{Citation needed|date=August 2019}} [[Cotton gin]]ning is also conducted in the region. There are many small and large [[poultry]] farms in Mahuva, including an [[emu]] farm. The Jamadar mango and Ramfal are special varieties of fruit found in Mahuva. Mahuva is the only place in Gujarat where specialized irrigation systems are needed to control [[soil salinity]].{{Citation needed|date=August 2019}}

[[Port Pipavav|Pipavav Port]] is a fast growing sea port located nearby, and India's first private sector port situated in [[Rajula]]. [[Reliance Naval and Engineering Limited]], one of the India's largest [[shipbuilding]] and [[heavy industry]] companies, operates out of the port.

There are many [[diamond cutting|diamond cutting and polishing]] centres with ties to overseas markets. Some are working for [[diamantaires]] in [[Surat]].

Mahuva is also known for wooden toys and other wooden handicraft.{{Citation needed|date=August 2019}}

A recent surge in the growth of food processing industries, rope manufacturing units, cold storage chains and diamond polishing centres in Mahuva region has increased employment in the region.{{Citation needed|date=August 2019}}

Mahuva has two hospitals. ''Sadbhavana Hospital'' was recently approved to be upgraded from Municipal Hospital status to Civil Hospital, and is undergoing improvements to reflect the change in status. It is located on the outskirts of Mahuva near Vadali. [[Kanubhai Kalsariya]] was a pioneering doctor from the hospital. ''Hanumant Trust Hospital'' is a second hospital situated on the bypass road, which was developed as a multi-specialty hospital.

There are also private clinics, many within [[nursing home]]s, offering a variety of services, including physicians, paediatricians, ophthalmologists, orthopaedic surgeons, general surgeons, gynecologists, anesthesiologists, pathologists, dentists, and physiotherapists.

==Transport==
Mahuva is connected to all major cities of Gujarat and other Indian states by road and rail.

'''Local'''

[[Auto rickshaw]]s and taxis are available in town. [[Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation|GSRTC]] buses service connect Mahuva to other cities and nearby villages.

'''Road'''

Mahuva is approximately 97 km away from [[Bhavnagar]] and approximately 290 km from [[Ahmedabad]]. It is connected to [[Diu, India|Diu]], [[Somnath temple|Somnath]], [[Palitana]] and [[Amreli]] via state highways. Private buses are well connected with [[Ahmedabad]], [[Vadodara]] and [[Surat]]. [[GSRTC]] buses operate regularly, connecting Mahuva to these places. Private travel organizations also operate buses to [[Mumbai]]. These buses can reach [[Ahmedabad]] from Mahuva in about six hours, and [[Vadodara]] in about eight hours.

'''Rail'''

There are direct weekly or bi-weekly trains. The major route is the Mahuva–Mumbai Bandra (T.) SF Express, connecting major cities (Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat).

'''Air'''

The nearest airport is [[Bhavnagar Airport]] at Bhavnagar, about 100 km away from Mahuva. Private buses and GSRTC buses are available to Mahuva from the airport.

'''Water'''

The [[RORO ferry service, Gujarat|RORO ferry]], the first of its kind in India, began operating in 2017, and connects the ports of [[Ghogha]] and [[Dahej]] in Gujarat.

==Education==

'''Colleges'''
* Shree K.V. Parekh Science, Matushree T.K. Arts & Smt. G.S. Parekh Commerce College, Mahuva'''
* PTC College; run by Shri Radheshyam Charitable Trust

'''High Schools'''
* Hanumant High School (RBK)
* J.P. Parekh High School
* Jafari and Fatema English School; run by Al-Imaan Trust, Mumbai
* Sheth M.N. High School
* St. Thomas School Mahuva; run by the [[Carmelites of Mary Immaculate]]; part of AINACS (All India National Association of Catholic Schools)
* Holy family English medium high school

'''Primary Schools'''
* Shri Sawminarayana Gurukul
* Shri Swaminarayan Gurukul Neshvad

'''Medium Schools'''
* Gujarati Medium School; run by Shri Radheshyam Charitable Trust
* Holy Family English Medium School
* Shri Radheshyam English Medium School; run by Shri Radheshyam Charitable Trust
* Vidhya Vihar Education Trust; Gujarati medium school

==Attractions==
There are two public parks in Mahuva, Gandhi Baug and Kuber Baug.

Mahuva is home to many religious temples and monuments that are popular with local [[Hinduism|Hindu]] and [[Jainism|Jain]] adherents. Gaytri Mata Shaktipith, a temple made in the shape of a lotus, is the [[Prana Pratishtha]] of [[Gayatri]]devi. It opened in 1981, on the celebration of [[Jalaram Jayanti]]. The Dwarkadhish temple (also known as Haveli) is attended daily by devotees to [[Shrinathji]]. The location where [[Bhagatji Maharaj]] was born and resided throughout his life has been preserved. A [[Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha|BAPS Swaminarayan]] temple located on the western outskirts of the town was inaugurated in 2014 by [[Mahant Swami Maharaj]]. The temple is made of pink stones and inspired by [[Pramukh Swami Maharaj]]. The Mahuva [[Tirtha (Jainism)|Jain Tirth]], known as Madhumati in ancient scriptures, is the birthplace of Sheth Javad Shah and Sheth Jadadu Shah. This shrine to [[Mahavir|Sri Mahavir]] is venerated as "Jivit Swami" and is included in the Panch Tirthi of Sri Shatrunjay shrines.<ref>[http://jainsite.in/jain-tirth/mahuva-tirth]{{dead link|date=March 2020}}</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160328002714/http://www.jaintirthyatra.com/Tirth-Details/71/Shri_Mahuva_Tirth.aspx]</ref>

Tatkaleshvar Mahadev temple, located south-west of Mahuva city, is visited by a large number of devotees, particularly during the Hindu month of [[Shraavana]]. It is a popular stop for pilgrims visiting the [[Somnath temple]] and sometimes referred to as "Little Somnath".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://wikimapia.org/30553745/Tatkaleshwar-Mahadev-Mandir-Madhiya|title=Tatkaleshwar Mahadev Mandir-Madhiya|website=wikimapia.org}}</ref> Many travel to the ancient Bhutnath Mahadev temple of [[Shiva]] at [[Vadli]], located north-east of Mahuva, during the month of [[Shraavana]].

Bhavani beach, is a popular picnic spot located south-east of Mahuva.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gujarattourism.com/showpage.aspx?contentid=1330&webpartid=1499 |title=Mahuva Beach; Gujarat Tourism website |access-date=6 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101212070446/http://gujarattourism.com/showpage.aspx?contentid=1330&webpartid=1499 |archive-date=12 December 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Bhavani Mata Mandir is an ancient temple located on the beach.

==Wildlife==

A large population of [[white-rumped vulture]]s can be found in Mahuva. There are 234 other bird species found in the area, and it is the only area of Bhavnagar district where [[jungle babbler]]s are found.{{Citation needed|date=August 2019}}

==Neighbouring villages==

Pingleshwar, a small village near Mahuva, is known for a very old [[Shivling]] under the sea. It is only visible in the morning when the tide is out.{{Citation needed|date=August 2019}}

Talgajarda, the birthplace of [[Morari Bapu]], is 5 kilometers from Mahuva. It is known for its temples, including a [[Ganesha]] temple.

Mota Khuntavada (19 kilometres from Mahuva, 60 kilometres from [[Palitana]]) is known for its [[Jain temple]] and its 90-year-old [[Ganesha]] temple, Sidhhganesh Arshrm Mota Khuntavada. Mota Khuntavada lies between Mava Dungar Hill, which is surrounded by Malan Dam Lake, and Chitradhar Hill. There is also a 100-year-old [[Hanuman]] temple in the lake, and nearby a 150-year-old [[Mahakali|Mahakali Devi]] temple.

Kotamoi is a small village of Mahuva. Kotamoi is at the near Rojki river.

Uncha Kotda, or Unchakotada, (27 kilometers east of Mahuva) is a temple to [[Chamunda|Chamunda Devi]] that is revered as a mini [[Shakti Peetha|Shaktipith]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.templetravel.info/2016/09/uncha-kotda-chamunda-mata-temple-near.html|title=Uncha Kotda Chamunda Mata Temple Near Bhavnagar Gujarat India}}</ref>

Otha, 14 kilometers from Mahuva, is home to Shashtri Jivalal Mulshankar Pandya, a [[Bhagavata|Bhagvat]] [[Kathak]]ar.

[[Bagdana]], the village of the mystic Bajrangdas Bapa, is 35 kilometres from Mahuva. The temple is visited throughout the year, especially [[Guru Purnima]] and [[tithi]]. Half a million people pay homage to the temple each year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bajrangdasbapa.com/|title=BAPA SITARAM|website=www.bajrangdasbapa.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sadgurus-saints-sages.com/Details_2.aspx?pageid=iAx+nZUbnlcYClzyIsQ0ZA==|title=Sadgurus - Sages - Saints|website=www.sadgurus-saints-sages.com}}</ref>

==Notable figures==
* [[Morari Bapu]]: known for his Ram [[Katha (storytelling format)|Katha]] (religious storytelling based on the ''[[Ramayana]]''); lives in nearby village of Talgajarda<ref>{{cite web|url=http://moraribapu.org/ | title=Moraribapu Official Website}}</ref>
* [[Virchand Gandhi]], Bharat Kesari and [[Swami Vivekanand]] sailed to participate at the first [[World Parliament of Religions]] in Chicago in 1893 and drew worldwide attention
* [[Bhagatji Maharaj]]: born in 1829 in Mahuva; second spiritual successor of [[Lord Swaminarayan]] in the [[BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha]], a Hindu denomination; his Smruti Mandir is under construction at the place where he was given final rituals after death in 1897
* [[Chhabildas Mehta]]: born in Mahuva; Indian politician and the former [[Chief Minister of Gujarat]]; played a pivotal role in the Maha Gujarat campaign for getting Gujarat the status of a separate state<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/article/3/200811302008113002035856958c89e73/State%E2%80%99s-exchief-minister-Chhabildas-Mehta-dies.html |title=Ahmedabad Mirror article |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140106040849/http://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/article/3/200811302008113002035856958c89e73/State%E2%80%99s-exchief-minister-Chhabildas-Mehta-dies.html |archivedate=6 January 2014 }}</ref>
* [[Harkisan Mehta]]: Gujarati author
* [[Asha Parekh]]: Bollywood actress of the 70s; lead actress in many Hindi movies
* [[Himesh Reshammiya]]: Bollywood actor, singer, music director, producer. He was born in Mahuva.
* [[Dr Kanubhai Kalsariya]]: He is a Humanitarian surgeon whose hospital treats for almost free.

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