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'''Waghai''' is a town in the [[Dang District, India|Dang District]] of the southern part of [[Gujarat]] state in [[India]]. And also Taluka of dang district. Waghai is about 32 km west of the district headquarters of [[Ahwa]], and about 52 km north-west of the [[hill station]] of [[Saputara]]. Vansda, Chikhli and Bilimora are located westerly. It is linked by state highway to the town of [[Chikhli, Gujarat|Chikhli]] (where the road meets National highway 8), and by a [[narrow gauge railway|narrow gauge]] to the town of [[Bilimora]]. Also with Saputara a NG passenger train named. Waghai Passenger link these towns of south Gujarat.<ref name="Gazetteer1971">{{cite book|editor=G. D. Patel|title=Gazetteer of India: Dangs District|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=fUhuAAAAMAAJ|year=1971|publisher=Directorate of Government Print., Stationery and Publications|location=Ahmedabad|pages=504–505}}</ref>

==Demographics==
The population is about 1,75,000, of which 92% are local tribal people called "[[Dangi (people)|Dangi]]". Others are mixed people of India like Gujarati, Punjabi, Marathi, South Indian etc.

==Economy==
Waghai is the business place for the whole district; it is the main Gateway to enter Dang District.<ref name="Gazetteer1971"/>

==Attractions==
===Gira Falls===
Gira Falls A km. off the Saputara-Waghai Road leads to a vast clearing where the picturesque Gira Falls emerging from the Khapri tributary can be viewed. An absolute must from June to November. Visitors can get refreshments from a small tea and snack stall. Picnic Huts make it an ideal spot for relaxing and picnicking.There is also a botanical garden which is also a good attraction for tourist.

===Botanical Garden===
It is a large (24-hectare) garden with 1,400 varieties of plants from all over India. The amateur nature lover can marvel at different varieties of bamboo like the Chinese Bamboo, Golden Bamboo, Beer Bottle Bamboo, etc. and enjoy strolling along the beautiful walkways each lined with different species of tree. Visitors can also pick up cactus plants and enjoy a picnic at the picnic spot in the garden. Permission is required to enter. Drinking water and toilet facilities are available.

===Unai Mata temple and Hot Springs===
A drive of about 19 km. from Waghai brings one to the [[Unai, Gujarat|Unai]] Mata temple. Visitors can bathe in the [[hot spring]] attached to this famous temple of considerable historical significance.

===[[Vansda National Park]]===
A rich and old forest predominantly covered by very tall teak trees, mango groves and gigantic creepers. The forest is extremely dense and some parts are dark even during normal daytime. The forest is a habitat of monkeys, deer, a few leopards and a wide species of birds. Permission is required to enter the Park.

===Shopping===
A small private outlet selling locally crafted items fashioned out of Bamboo roots and chips. Unique items like the big sized bamboo lamps, kangaroos, deer are available only here and not elsewhere in the region.

===government sawmill waghai===
A sprawling sawmill and woodworking unit, which also sells furniture that tourists can book and get delivered by paying an advance. The visitor can enjoy a guided tour and watch the transformation of logs of wood into tasteful furniture. Drinking water facilities are available.

==Education==

===Schools===
* Govt. Secondary and higher secondary school.
* Aadarsh Nivashi School.
* Taluka School.
* Eklavya English medium School.
* Sardar School.
* Gyanmandir School.

===Colleges===
* Govt.Pollytechnic College.
* College of Agriculture, NAU.
* Hill Millet Research Station, NAU, Waghai
* Govt. PTC college.
* Agriculture Cooperation, Banking & Marketing Polytechnic.

==Gallery==
<gallery mode="packed" heights="134">
Image:waghai2.jpg|Vikas Path, Waghai
Image:waghi3.jpg|Waghai Main road
Image:sara1-gu.jpg|[[Bilimora]]-Waghai narrow gauge Train
Image:Bridge-DSC01387.JPG|Ambika River Bridge Between Nani-Waghai(Kilad) and Waghai
Image:Gira Water Fall saputara.JPG|Gira Water Fall on Waghai-Saputara road
File:Locomotive boiler.jpg|Locomotive boiler at waghai garden
</gallery>

==References==
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Dang district, India]]

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