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==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:Sardar Patel Home of VVNagar.jpg|thumb|The home of [[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel]], situated in the VVNagar]] | [[File:Sardar Patel Home of VVNagar.jpg|thumb|The home of [[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel]], situated in the VVNagar]] | ||
With the establishment of Charutar Vidya Mandal<ref>{{cite web|author=Charutar Vidya Mandal |url=http://www.ecvm.net |title=Welcome to Charutar Vidyamandal |publisher=Ecvm.net |access-date=2013-04-06}}</ref> and [[Sardar Patel University]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://spuvvn.edu |title=Welcome to Sardar Patel University |publisher=Spuvvn.edu |date=2013-01-24 |access-date=2013-04-06}}</ref> the town was founded by Shri Bhaikaka and Shri Bhikhabhai Saheb of Karamsad with the blessings of [[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel]], a leader of the Indian Independence movement and the first home minister of India. The reason of foundation of the University and the town was to spread the Education in the Rural Areas of Gujarat. Both the town and the [[Sardar Patel University]] (SPU) are named in honor of [[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel]]. | With the establishment of Charutar Vidya Mandal<ref>{{cite web|author=Charutar Vidya Mandal |url=http://www.ecvm.net |title=Welcome to Charutar Vidyamandal |publisher=Ecvm.net |access-date=2013-04-06}}</ref> and [[Sardar Patel University]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://spuvvn.edu |title=Welcome to Sardar Patel University |publisher=Spuvvn.edu |date=2013-01-24 |access-date=2013-04-06}}</ref> the town was founded by Shri Bhaikaka and Shri Bhikhabhai Saheb of Karamsad with the blessings of [[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel]], a leader of the Indian Independence movement and the first home minister of India. The reason of foundation of the University and the town was to spread the Education in the Rural Areas of Gujarat. Both the town and the [[Sardar Patel University]] (SPU) are named in honor of [[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel]]. The foundation stone of the town was laid by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on 13 February 1949.The town is also known as V.V. Nagar. SP University is listed in Top 50 universities in India. | ||
Initially developed as an educational township, as the name suggests ''Vidya'' means ''Knowledge'' and ''Nagar'' means ''Town'' in [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]]. | Initially developed as an educational township, as the name suggests ''Vidya'' means ''Knowledge'' and ''Nagar'' means ''Town'' in [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]]. | ||
==Education and research== | |||
==Education and | |||
[[File:Sardar Patel Uni Admin Bldg.jpg|thumbnail|Sardar Patel University administrative building]] | [[File:Sardar Patel Uni Admin Bldg.jpg|thumbnail|Sardar Patel University administrative building]] | ||
Besides 24 university postgraduate departments, Vallabh Vidyanagar has many charitable trusts running colleges, affiliated to the [[Sardar Patel University]]. The oldest of these is CVM (Charutar Vidya Mandal). With the new dimension of disciplines emerging, CVM expanded to the New Vallabh Vidyanagar. The university has been the strongest candidate for becoming the only Central University in Gujarat. In fact, many departments boast to be on the national and international map in their subjects. The university was the first in Gujarat to volunteer for accreditation by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://naacindia.org |title=Naacindia.org |publisher=Naacindia.org |access-date=2013-04-06}}</ref> and, in 2001, SPU was rated four star by NAAC. The university has attracted a significant number of foreigners to enroll in programmes including BBA, BCA, MCA, MBA, M-EB, Engg, Medical, M.Sc., Master of Industrial Hygiene & Safety Ph.D., etc. | Besides 24 university postgraduate departments, Vallabh Vidyanagar has many charitable trusts running colleges, affiliated to the [[Sardar Patel University]]. The oldest of these is CVM (Charutar Vidya Mandal). With the new dimension of disciplines emerging, CVM expanded to the New Vallabh Vidyanagar. The university has been the strongest candidate for becoming the only Central University in Gujarat. In fact, many departments boast to be on the national and international map in their subjects. The university was the first in Gujarat to volunteer for accreditation by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://naacindia.org |title=Naacindia.org |publisher=Naacindia.org |access-date=2013-04-06}}</ref> and, in 2001, SPU was rated four star by NAAC. The university has attracted a significant number of foreigners to enroll in programmes including BBA, BCA, MCA, MBA, M-EB, Engg, Medical, M.Sc., Master of Industrial Hygiene & Safety Ph.D., etc. | ||
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* V V Nagar has more than 80 species of trees planted on roadside; it has perhaps highest numbers of trees in the state of Gujarat in such a small area. | * V V Nagar has more than 80 species of trees planted on roadside; it has perhaps highest numbers of trees in the state of Gujarat in such a small area. | ||
* Town has the largest colony (habitat) of [[rose-ringed parakeet]] (સુડા); last count was in 2003-4 was of more than 63,000 parakeets. | * Town has the largest colony (habitat) of [[rose-ringed parakeet]] (સુડા); last count was in 2003-4 was of more than 63,000 parakeets. | ||
* V V Nagar is home to renowned photographer Sunil Adesara,<ref>https://www.flickr.com/photos/23735612@N00/</ref> in 1997 his photo exhibition "the transcendence" was done at national centre for performing arts (NCPA) Mumbai and again in 1999 at Indira Gandhi national centre for arts (IGNCA) New Delhi. Sunil Adesara has been awarded in 1992 by 'UNESCO' Japan an animal in daily life, in 1999 by "Nikon landscape photo contest", Mumbai, in 2003 by humanity awards china on cultural heritage, in 1990, by WHO Geneva "life for all".{{Citation needed|date=November 2016}} | * V V Nagar is home to renowned photographer Sunil Adesara,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/23735612@N00/ |title = sunil adesara {{!}} Flickr}}</ref> in 1997 his photo exhibition "the transcendence" was done at national centre for performing arts (NCPA) Mumbai and again in 1999 at Indira Gandhi national centre for arts (IGNCA) New Delhi. Sunil Adesara has been awarded in 1992 by 'UNESCO' Japan an animal in daily life, in 1999 by "Nikon landscape photo contest", Mumbai, in 2003 by humanity awards china on cultural heritage, in 1990, by WHO Geneva "life for all".{{Citation needed|date=November 2016}} | ||
* Vidyanagar Alumni Association USA is representing ardent supporters of V V Nagar, settled in USA, are striving to stay connected with its hometown which has played major role in their present-day prosperity.<ref>http://www.vidyanagaralumni.com/</ref> | * Vidyanagar Alumni Association USA is representing ardent supporters of V V Nagar, settled in USA, are striving to stay connected with its hometown which has played major role in their present-day prosperity.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vidyanagaralumni.com/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303222240/http://www.vidyanagaralumni.com/ |archive-date=3 March 2016 |title=VIDYANAGARALUMNI .COM - About Us}}</ref> | ||
* Vallabh Vidyanagar is a food lover's paradise. With the young student population, a majority of which come from all across the world to study, being the major part of the town, one can find eateries, cafes, and street food vendors of all kinds of cuisines spread across the town serving yummy delicacies at pocket-friendly rates. Some remain open throughout the night where students studying late night can vanquish their hunger pangs. | * Vallabh Vidyanagar is a food lover's paradise. With the young student population, a majority of which come from all across the world to study, being the major part of the town, one can find eateries, cafes, and street food vendors of all kinds of cuisines spread across the town serving yummy delicacies at pocket-friendly rates. Some remain open throughout the night where students studying late night can vanquish their hunger pangs. | ||
* A spiritual (Swaminarayan) institution for women is located in Vallabh Vidyanagar named Gunatit Jyot. The Gunatit Jyot institution is well known for the emancipation of women and the women lead their lives with dedication to [[Bhagwan Swaminarayan|Swaminarayan]]. | * A spiritual (Swaminarayan) institution for women is located in Vallabh Vidyanagar named Gunatit Jyot. The Gunatit Jyot institution is well known for the emancipation of women and the women lead their lives with dedication to [[Bhagwan Swaminarayan|Swaminarayan]]. | ||
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==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns | {{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Vallabh Vidyanagar had a population of 29,260. Males constitute 56% of the population and females 44%. Vallabh Vidyanagar has an average literacy rate of 83%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 88%, and female literacy is 77%. In Vallabh Vidyanagar, 8% of the population is under 6 years of age. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||