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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name | | name = Una | ||
| native_name | | native_name = | ||
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| nickname | | nickname = | ||
| settlement_type | | settlement_type = Town | ||
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| pushpin_map_caption | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Gujarat, India | ||
| coordinates | | coordinates = {{coord|20.82|N|71.03|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| subdivision_type | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_name | | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | ||
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| subdivision_name1 | | subdivision_name1 = [[Gujarat]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 | | subdivision_name2 = [[Gir Somnath]] | ||
| established_title | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| established_date | | established_date = | ||
| founder | | founder = | ||
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| unit_pref | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| area_footnotes | | area_footnotes = | ||
| area_rank | | area_rank = | ||
| area_total_km2 | | area_total_km2 = | ||
| elevation_footnotes | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_m | | elevation_m = 14 | ||
| population_total | | population_total = 58,528 | ||
| population_as_of | | population_as_of = 2011 | ||
| population_rank | | population_rank = | ||
| population_density_km2 | | population_density_km2 = Auto | ||
| population_demonym | | population_demonym = | ||
| population_footnotes | | population_footnotes = <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=545787 |title=Archived copy |access-date=11 May 2014 |archive-date=24 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924121437/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=545787 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
| demographics_type1 | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| demographics1_title1 | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_info1 | | demographics1_info1 = [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]]| | ||
| timezone1 | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| utc_offset1 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| postal_code_type | | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | ||
| postal_code | | postal_code = 362 560 | ||
| registration_plate | | registration_plate = GJ 32 | ||
| website | | website = {{URL|gujaratindia.com}} | ||
| footnotes | | footnotes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Una''' | '''Una''' is a town and a municipality in [[Gir Somnath district]] of the [[Saurashtra (region)|Saurashtra]] region in the state of [[Gujarat]], [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-09 |title=Gujarat elections: Punja Vansh says he will contest from Una, Congress yet to make it official |url=https://indianexpress.com/elections/gujarat-elections-una-constituency-punja-vansh-congress-8258294/ |access-date=2023-02-03 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> | ||
<!-- Unsourced image removed: [[File:UNA-GUJARAT.jpg|right|Map of Una]] --> | <!-- Unsourced image removed: [[File:UNA-GUJARAT.jpg|right|Map of Una]] --> | ||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
Una is located on the bank of Machchundri river. It has an average elevation of {{convert|14|m|ft|abbr=off|0}}. [[Kodinar]] is located | Una is located on the bank of the [[Machchundri River|Machchundri]] river. It has an average elevation of {{convert|14|m|ft|abbr=off|0}}. [[Kodinar]] is located to the west, and [[Diu, India|Diu]] is to the south. Una has the highest number of villages of all the [[Talukas]] in [[Gujarat]] state. | ||
Una has the highest number of villages of all the [[Talukas]] in [[Gujarat]] state. | |||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
As per 2011 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> Una had a population of 58,528. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. In Una, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age. | As per the 2011 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> Una had a population of 58,528. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. In Una, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age. | ||
Una has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: | Una has an average [[literacy rate]] of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 59%. | ||
Una is the biggest taluka in Gir Somnath District in number of villages. | Una is the biggest taluka in Gir Somnath District in terms of the number of villages. | ||
Some villages are: | Some villages are: Nathal, [[Amodra]], Khapat, Ratad, Chachakvad, [[Delwada]], Nathej, Vyajpur, Rameshvar, Sultanpur, Gangada, Samter, Garaal, Motha, Sanakhada, Sanjvapar, Simar, Navabandar, Kajradi, Bhacha, Umej, Gundala, Kesariya, Kob, Tad, Paldi, Olwan, Vansoj, Untwada, Varsingpur, Simasi, Kansari, Kalapan, Gangada, Khatriwada, Anjar, etc. Since the town is a purchase hub for surrounding villages, it offers a variety of goods that may not be available in other towns. | ||
== Transportation == | == Transportation == | ||
[[File:Tulshishyam , Una , Gujarat.jpg|thumb|[[Tulsishyam Temple]], a temple near Una.]] | |||
Una is situated on National Highway No. 8 E. This highway connects [[Bhavnagar]] with [[Veraval]]. It is also on NH 51. | |||
[[File:Tulshishyam , Una , Gujarat.jpg|thumb| | |||
The city is well connected to other major cities of Gujarat, such as [[Ahmedabad]], Vadodara, [[Surat]], Rajkot, Jamnagar, Junagadh, and Bhavnagar, as well as Mumbai, by bus services operated by state-owned transport corporations and private operators. Daily bus services are available for Mumbai, operated by both state-owned transport corporations and private bus operators. | |||
The city | |||
Good transportation services are available for Diu, as it is a famous and popular tourist destination. Diu is the nearest city with air transportation and is 15 km away from Una. | |||
Una is also connected with [[Veraval]] and [[Junagadh]] by train service.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Una (UNA) Railway Station: Station Code, Schedule & Train Enquiry - RailYatri|url=https://www.railyatri.in/stations/una-una|access-date=2022-02-17|website=www.railyatri.in}}</ref> | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
[[Gujarat Dalit | *[[Una flogging incident|Gujarat anti-Dalit Human Rights abuses]] | ||
==Notes and references== | ==Notes and references== | ||
{{ | {{reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Cities and towns in Gir Somnath district]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Gir Somnath district]] | ||
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Una | |
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Town | |
  Una Location in Gujarat, India  Una Una (India) | |
| Coordinates: 20°49′N 71°02′E / 20.82°N 71.03°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District | Gir Somnath |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 58,528 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Gujarati |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 362 560 |
| Vehicle registration | GJ 32 |
| Website | gujaratindia |
Una is a town and a municipality in Gir Somnath district of the Saurashtra region in the state of Gujarat, India.[2]
Geography[edit | edit source]
Una is located on the bank of the Machchundri river. It has an average elevation of 14 metres (46 feet). Kodinar is located to the west, and Diu is to the south. Una has the highest number of villages of all the Talukas in Gujarat state.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As per the 2011 India census,[3] Una had a population of 58,528. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. In Una, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Una has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 59%.
Una is the biggest taluka in Gir Somnath District in terms of the number of villages.
Some villages are: Nathal, Amodra, Khapat, Ratad, Chachakvad, Delwada, Nathej, Vyajpur, Rameshvar, Sultanpur, Gangada, Samter, Garaal, Motha, Sanakhada, Sanjvapar, Simar, Navabandar, Kajradi, Bhacha, Umej, Gundala, Kesariya, Kob, Tad, Paldi, Olwan, Vansoj, Untwada, Varsingpur, Simasi, Kansari, Kalapan, Gangada, Khatriwada, Anjar, etc. Since the town is a purchase hub for surrounding villages, it offers a variety of goods that may not be available in other towns.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Una is situated on National Highway No. 8 E. This highway connects Bhavnagar with Veraval. It is also on NH 51.
The city is well connected to other major cities of Gujarat, such as Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Junagadh, and Bhavnagar, as well as Mumbai, by bus services operated by state-owned transport corporations and private operators. Daily bus services are available for Mumbai, operated by both state-owned transport corporations and private bus operators.
Good transportation services are available for Diu, as it is a famous and popular tourist destination. Diu is the nearest city with air transportation and is 15 km away from Una.
Una is also connected with Veraval and Junagadh by train service.[4]
See also[edit | edit source]
Notes and references[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "Gujarat elections: Punja Vansh says he will contest from Una, Congress yet to make it official". The Indian Express. 9 November 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ↑ "Una (UNA) Railway Station: Station Code, Schedule & Train Enquiry - RailYatri". www.railyatri.in. Retrieved 17 February 2022.