Botad
Botad City | |
|---|---|
City | |
| Coordinates: 22°10′N 71°40′E / 22.17°N 71.67°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District | Botad district |
| Named after | Damodar Botadkar |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.36 km2 (4.00 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 130,302 |
| • Density | 13,000/km2 (33,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Gujarati, Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 364710 |
| Vehicle registration | GJ-33 |
| Website | botad.gujarat.gov.in |
Botad, located in Gujarat's Saurashtra (region), is a significant city and district headquarters of the Botad district. Established as a separate district in 2013, Botad has developed into a key administrative and economic hub, connecting nearby towns and fostering growth across the region.
It is about 92 km (57 mi) from Bhavnagar and 133 km (83 mi) from Ahmedabad by road distance.