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{{Short description|City in Gujarat, India}}
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== People and culture ==
== People and culture ==
Most of the population is of [[Gujarati people|Gujarati]], [[Marathi people|Marathi]] and other north Indian states particularly that of Uttar pradesh and Bihar.
Most of the population is of [[Gujarati people|Gujarati]], [[Marathi people|Marathi]], [[Muslim]] and other north Indian states particularly that of Uttar pradesh and Bihar.


There were also a lot of [[Parsi]] in the town; now the Parsi population is not that significant, however there is still a street called 'Agiyari Mahollo' inhabited by [[Parsi]].
There were also a lot of [[Parsi]] in the town; now the Parsi population is not that significant, however there is still a street called 'Agiyari Mahollo' inhabited by [[Parsi]].


Also, a large number of the Sikh community which were stationed there as part of a refugee camp during partition remain in Bilimora. Although Bilimora is situated in the state of Gujarat, it has a lot of cultural influence from [[Mumbai]] which is around 220 km away. It takes 3 hours by train and 4 hours by road to reach Mumbai from Bilimora.
Also, a large number of the [[Sikh]] community which were stationed there as part of a refugee camp during partition remain in Bilimora. Although Bilimora is situated in the state of Gujarat, it has a lot of cultural influence from [[Mumbai]] which is around 220 km away. It takes 3 hours by train and 4 hours by road to reach Mumbai from Bilimora.


== Transport ==
== Transport ==
Bilimora is well connected through road, rail & sea. It takes 3 hours maximum by train and 3 to 4 hours by road from Mumbai. The closest domestic airport is at Surat and the nearest international airport is at Mumbai.
Bilimora is well connected through road, rail & sea. It takes 3 hours maximum by train and 4 to 5 hours by road from Mumbai. The closest domestic & international airport is [[Surat International Airport]], the airport is 79.4 km north-west from Bilimora, located in Surat city. The other international airport is [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport]], the airport is 213.8 km south from Bilimora, located in Mumbai.


[[Bilimora railway station|Bilimora]] is the only rail junction in the [[Mumbai]] division line of the [[Western Railway Zone (India)|Western Railway]] ([[India]]), from which a narrow gauge line separates from the broad line to arrive at [[Waghai]] in the [[Dang District, India|Dang]] District. It is said to be that this narrow gauge line is to be converted into broad gauge and will be extended up to [[Manmad]]. Bilimora will be well connected through [[Maharashtra]]; the survey has been done and the project is to be evaluated for estimate. The town of [[Chikhli, Gujarat|Chikhli]] is about 10 km to the east, which is on [[National Highway 8 (India)|National Highway 8]].
[[Bilimora railway station|Bilimora]] is the only rail junction in the [[Mumbai]] division line of the [[Western Railway Zone (India)|Western Railway]] ([[India]]), from which a narrow gauge line separates from the broad line to arrive at [[Waghai]] in the [[Dang District, India|Dang]] District. It is said to be that this narrow gauge line is to be converted into broad gauge and will be extended up to [[Manmad]]. Bilimora will be well connected through [[Maharashtra]]; the survey has been done and the project is to be evaluated for estimate. The town of [[Chikhli, Gujarat|Chikhli]] is about 10 km to the east, which is on [[National Highway 8 (India)|National Highway 8]].
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==Banks & ATM==
==Banks & ATM==
Bilimora has all major banks, including: Dena bank, the bank of Baroda, the federal bank, HDFC bank, ICICI bank, IDBI bank, IOB, Punjab national bank, the state bank of India and the union bank of India. There is also one peoples bank in Bilimora's name as Gandevi people's bank. ATM's from these major banks are available in Bilimora.
Bilimora has all major banks, including: Dena bank, the Bank of Baroda, the Federal Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IDBI Bank, Indusland Bank, Punjab National Bank, the State Bank of India and the Union Bank of India. There is also one peoples' bank called The Gandevi Peoples' Bank. ATMs from these major banks are available in Bilimora.


==Popular places==
==Popular places==
[[File:Shiva Temple in Billimora, Gujarat.jpg|thumb|A Shiv temple at Bilimora]]
[[File:Shiva Temple in Billimora, Gujarat.jpg|thumb|A Shiv temple at Bilimora]]


Bilimora is a small city with lot of temples, such as the Sri Jalaram mandir, the Sri Gayatri mandir, the Sri Dvarkadhish mandir, Svaminaraian mandir, the Ganga Mata temple, Sri Ramji mandir (at Talodh), Somnat Mahadev mandir and a Sikh Gurudvara on Gandevi road. The new inclusion is Sai mandir on Somnath road.
Bilimora is a small city with lot of temples, such as the Sri Jalaram mandir, the Sri Gayatri mandir, the Sri Dvarkadhish mandir, Swaminarayan mandir, the Ganga Mata temple, Somnat Mahadev mandir, and a Sikh Gurudwara on Gandevi road. Also,there The new inclusion is Sai mandir on Somnath road. There are also some Muslim mosques in Billinaka


'''Saputara and Dang District Tourism:'''
'''Saputara and Dang District Tourism:'''
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Jaianti Bhai L Mistry -Udiog Ratan,  former chairman and managing director of LMP Precession and engineering ltd an enterprise inaugurated by India's first prime minister Javahar Lal Nehru
*[[Jayantibhai L Mistry]] (1937) Fmr CMD LMP Precesion Engg Co. Ltd. Udyog Ratan & IBC Business Man Of The Decade.
* [[Mehboob Khan]] (1907-1964) - Pioneer Producer-Director of [[Hindi Cinema]]
* [[Mehboob Khan]] (1907-1964) - Pioneer Producer-Director of [[Hindi Cinema]]
* [[A. M. Naik]] (b. 1942) - Group Executive Chairman of [[Larsen & Toubro]]
* [[A. M. Naik]] (b. 1942) - Group Executive Chairman of [[Larsen & Toubro]]
* [[Shailesh Nayak]](b. 1953) - Former Chairman of ISRO India
* [[Shailesh Nayak]] (b. 1953) - Former Chairman of ISRO India
* [[Vikram B Naik]] - Shipping
*[[Jayantibhai L Mistry]] (1937) Fmr CMD LMP Precesion Engg Co. Ltd. Udyog Ratan & IBC Business Man Of The Decade.
 
* [[Mehboob Khan]] (1907-1964) - Pioneer Producer-Director of [[Hindi Cinema]]
==Education==
* [[A. M. Naik]] (b. 1942) - Group Executive Chairman of [[Larsen & Toubro]]
===Colleges===
* [[Shailesh Nayak]] (b. 1953) - Former Chairman of ISRO India
Bilimora Kelavni Mandal includes:
 
* A V PATEL Commerce College. (B.Com)
* V S PATEL Arts & Science College. (B.C.A, B.B.A, B.A., B.Sc.and M.Sc.)
 
These colleges are built on 25 acres of land donated by late Mr. Noshir Manchershah Bilimoria (Mengusi) as per the wishes of his late father Mr. Manchershah Burjorji Bilimoria (Mengusi) who had in his lifetime built and donated the Mengusi Sarvanajik Hospital.
 
===Schools===
* Sri Sriji English Medium School
* Bright Star International School
* B. S. Patel School
* J. J. Mehta Sarvajanik High School
* K. B. Patel School
* LMP Reva Experimental High School
* MCZ Shah Higher Secondary School
* St. Joseph E.T. High School
* M & R Tata High School
* Kundanba nmp Higher Secondary School
* Multi Talent Academy [Address: Moti Devsar, Gandevi Road, Bilimora]
* Vaniyamill high school Antalya
* Aspee kanya vidhyalay girls school Antaliya
* Wood paper prathmik shala Antaliya


==Hospitals==
==Hospitals==
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*Gupta hospital, Near Railway Station
*Gupta hospital, Near Railway Station
*Mandaliya Hospital, Sardar market road
*Mandaliya Hospital, Sardar market road
*Samved Hospital, Somnath Road
*Shaishav Children Hospital, Gabba Estate
*Sparsh Children Hospital, Somnath Road


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 02:49, 28 June 2022


Bilimora is a city situated on the banks of the river Ambika, in Gandevi taluka & Navsari district of Gujarat state, in India. The city comes under the purview of the Surat Metropolitan Region. The city is roughly 70 kilometres (43 mi) south of the city of Surat and is the southernmost point of the Surat Metropolitan Region and the Metropolis of Surat. It is linked to Surat by SH 6 and SH 88.[clarification needed]

Bilimora
city
Bilimora is located in Gujarat
Bilimora
Bilimora
Location in Maharashtra, India
Bilimora is located in India
Bilimora
Bilimora
Bilimora (India)
Coordinates: 20°45′N 72°57′E / 20.75°N 72.95°E / 20.75; 72.95Coordinates: 20°45′N 72°57′E / 20.75°N 72.95°E / 20.75; 72.95
Country India
StateGujarat
DistrictNavsari
Area
 • Total9 km2 (3 sq mi)
Elevation
4 m (13 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total57,583
 • Rank62nd in Gujarat
 • Density6,400/km2 (17,000/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialGujarati, Hindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
396321
Telephone code02634
Vehicle registrationGJ 21
Website[1]

In the late 18th century, the Baroda State established a naval station at Bilimora, a port about 40 miles (64 km) south of Surat, known as Bunder Bilimora Suba Armor. A fleet of 50 vessels were stationed here, mostly sailboats, cargo vessels for trading and military vessels to secure the sea from the Portuguese, the Dutch and the French.[1]

GeographyEdit

Bilimora is located at 20°45′N 72°57′E / 20.75°N 72.95°E / 20.75; 72.95.[2] It has an average elevation of 4 metres (13 ft). Bilimora is the second largest city in the Navsari district after Navsari city. The city is supposed to have been surrounded by three rivers: Ambika from the north, Kaveri river from the south, and the Karera river passes close by.

People and cultureEdit

Most of the population is of Gujarati, Marathi, Muslim and other north Indian states particularly that of Uttar pradesh and Bihar.

There were also a lot of Parsi in the town; now the Parsi population is not that significant, however there is still a street called 'Agiyari Mahollo' inhabited by Parsi.

Also, a large number of the Sikh community which were stationed there as part of a refugee camp during partition remain in Bilimora. Although Bilimora is situated in the state of Gujarat, it has a lot of cultural influence from Mumbai which is around 220 km away. It takes 3 hours by train and 4 hours by road to reach Mumbai from Bilimora.

TransportEdit

Bilimora is well connected through road, rail & sea. It takes 3 hours maximum by train and 4 to 5 hours by road from Mumbai. The closest domestic & international airport is Surat International Airport, the airport is 79.4 km north-west from Bilimora, located in Surat city. The other international airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, the airport is 213.8 km south from Bilimora, located in Mumbai.

Bilimora is the only rail junction in the Mumbai division line of the Western Railway (India), from which a narrow gauge line separates from the broad line to arrive at Waghai in the Dang District. It is said to be that this narrow gauge line is to be converted into broad gauge and will be extended up to Manmad. Bilimora will be well connected through Maharashtra; the survey has been done and the project is to be evaluated for estimate. The town of Chikhli is about 10 km to the east, which is on National Highway 8.

It is directly connected to Saputara - a hill station in Gujarat - by bus. The buses come from Bilimora and also from Surat to Nasik or Pune via Bilimora - Saputara.

The town is about 25 km north of the city of Valsad and about 25 km south of the district headquarters Navsari.

Banks & ATMEdit

Bilimora has all major banks, including: Dena bank, the Bank of Baroda, the Federal Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IDBI Bank, Indusland Bank, Punjab National Bank, the State Bank of India and the Union Bank of India. There is also one peoples' bank called The Gandevi Peoples' Bank. ATMs from these major banks are available in Bilimora.

Popular placesEdit

 
A Shiv temple at Bilimora

Bilimora is a small city with lot of temples, such as the Sri Jalaram mandir, the Sri Gayatri mandir, the Sri Dvarkadhish mandir, Swaminarayan mandir, the Ganga Mata temple, Somnat Mahadev mandir, and a Sikh Gurudwara on Gandevi road. Also,there The new inclusion is Sai mandir on Somnath road. There are also some Muslim mosques in Billinaka

Saputara and Dang District Tourism: Saputara, the only hill station in Gujarat, is around 110 km away from Bilimora. One can visit Waghai, Saputara, Gira falls in Dang District, India via a one-day road trip from Bilimora.

Unai hot springs are another popular place. Many local people believe in the legend of Sri Ram which is linked to the hot springs. Unai is about 40 km from Bilimora. The nearest railway station is Waghai. The narrow gauge rail link connecting Ahwa to Bilimora runs through the park.

Other Temples near Bilimora:

Temple Place Distance(km)
Somnath Mahadev Bilimora 0
Andheshwar Mahadev Amalsad 05
Kameshwar Mahadev Gadat 08
Mallikarjun Mahadev Majigam 08
Gangeshwar Mahadev Kachholi 14
Shukleshwar Mahadev Anaval 32
Mokshmargi Vallabh Ashram[3] Anaval 32
Barumal Mahadev Barumal 65
Tadkeshwar Mahadev Valsad 32
Vighneshwar Mahadev Mahuwa 54
Kedareshwar Mahadev Bardoli 60

HospitalsEdit

  • New Atrik Hospital, Navjivan Colony
  • Arpan Hospital, Nursery Road
  • Snehal Hospital, Navjivan Colony
  • Panchal Orthopedic Hospital, Tower Rd, Maruti Nagar Society
  • Littlestar Children Hospital, Sankalp Society
  • Adarsh Hospital, Somnath Road
  • Gupta hospital, Near Railway Station
  • Mandaliya Hospital, Sardar market road
  • Samved Hospital, Somnath Road
  • Shaishav Children Hospital, Gabba Estate
  • Sparsh Children Hospital, Somnath Road

ReferencesEdit

  1. ↑ "280 years ago, Baroda had its own Navy". The Times of India. 27 September 2010. Archived from the original on 3 November 2012.
  2. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bilimora
  3. ↑ http://mokshmargdharm.org

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