About Unjha

Unjha is not only a town, but it is a very important municipality which is located in the district of Mehsana, which is situated in an eminent Indian state, Gujarat. Unjha is situated at 23.8 degrees North and 72.4 degrees East. The average elevation of the city of Unjha is around 111 meters or 364 feet. The location of Unjha is one of the primary reasons as to why people visit this place when they are visiting Gujarat.

Demographics of Unjha

According to the Indian Census of the year 2011, the population of Unjha is around 57,108. The males are known to constitute around 53 percent of the entire population while the females are known to constitute the rest 47 percent. The rate of literacy of the city of Unjha is around 77 percent. This rate is a lot higher in comparison than the country’s average rate of literacy which is around 59.5 percent. The literacy rate of the males are around 80 percent, and that of the females are around 73 percent. The population that is below the age of six years is around 10 percent. The income of the population who reside in Unjha is a lot high if it is compared with the average of the country. This is mostly because of the Jeera trading business which is situated here.

Economy of Unjha

Unjha is the most famous and the largest market in Asia for the oilseed and the spices. This market is thoroughly regulated by the Indian Government, and it is also the most regulated markets in the country. The main market of the city of Unjha is the APMC market. This market is a very important place because the traders and farmers from different parts of India like Gujarat, Rajasthan, Saurashtra, etc. come to sell different kinds of spices. They carry out their trade of selling the fennel seeds, cumin seeds, dill seeds, fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, ajwain seeds, coriander seeds, sesame seeds, and many other varieties of oilseeds as well. In India, seeds like cumin, psyllium, fennel seeds are grown in Unjha only, apart from the State of Rajasthan. According to the reports, almost 800 businesses are known to participate in selling the oil seeds and the spices. The yearly volume of the overall trade that is done here is around 353 million dollars. The closest seaport to the city of Unjha is the Mundra Port. This gives an additional advantage of the location to the people who export the spices in Unjha in rates that are very competitive. There are a number of direct manufacturers of these spices and the oilseeds. They also have the manufacturing plants which are of very high quality. They are known to serve all over the world for the spices. The countries which import these are Germany, USA, New Zealand, Central America, Poland, New Zealand, Portugal.

Transport in Unjha

Unjha is connected to different parts of the city and the State of Gujarat with the help of all the transportation facilities that are available here. It is not really difficult for the people to commit here because of the road, rail, and air transport facilities that are available in this place.

Rail Transport

The nearest railway station to Unjha is the Railway Station of Unjha. The other two very important railway stations that are located in close proximity to the station are the Sidhpur Railway Station and the Kamli Railway Station. Regular trains are available from the major cities of Gujarat to Unjha.

Road Transport

Unjha is not served by the buses that are provided from the State Transport Corporation. There are a number of private buses and other vehicles available, which allows the people to commute from one place to another. Private cars can be hired as well if you are a tourist and want to go for sightseeing.

Air Transport

The nearest airport to the city of Unjha is the Ahmedabad Airport, which is also known as the SardarVallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Flights are available on a daily basis which makes communication between Unjha and the other parts of the country very easy.

Tourism in Unjha

Unjha is one of the most important and beautiful places of Gujarat. There are many places in and around Unjha that is a must visit. People coming to Gujarat to experience the beauty of Gujarat should also visit Unjha to witness this beautiful city.

The Umiya Mata Temple

The Umiya Mata Temple is situated in the city of Unjha. According to all the old beliefs, the locals consider Umiyama as an eminent avatar form of Parvati, who is Lord Shiva’s wife. This temple is extremely important for the community of the Kadva Patel, as Umiyama is considered to be the Goddess of their community, also known as Kul Devi. This temple is situated almost in the city’s center. Hundreds of visitors go to the temple daily. The temple is around 1200 years or even more old. This temple has been showering blessings since the time it has been here for a very long time. The people of Unjha are of the belief that the prosperity and glory of Unjha are due to the blessings showered by Goddess Umiyama.

The Sun Temple

The Sun Temple has been dedicated to the Sun God, and it is also a very prominent relic of the very famous Solanki Dynasty. This temple had been built by Raja Bhimdev in around 1026 CE. This temple is very popular because of the magnificent architecture that it has. It is considered to be one of the most religious places in the entire Gujarat. It is true that no religious purposes are served now, but many tourists come to this place every year because of its beauty. The Archaeological Survey of India has taken the responsibility to protect this beautiful monument.

Unjha has many big and small temples that are dedicated to different Gods and Goddesses. Unjha should be visited by everyone visiting Gujarat.