Ahmedabad:
The Gujarat authorities on Wednesday accredited the bifurcation of Banaskantha district to create a brand new district.
The brand new Vav-Tharad district could have its headquarters in Tharad city, state Well being Minister and authorities spokesperson Rushikesh Patel stated.
With the formation of this new district, the variety of districts in Gujarat will attain 34.
The choice to carve out a brand new district was taken in a Cupboard assembly chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar.
“The state cupboard has given its nod to divide Banaskantha into two districts within the bigger curiosity of individuals and the outdated public demand. Presently, folks need to journey 35 to 85 km to achieve the Banaskantha district headquarters in Palanpur for varied works,” Patel instructed reporters.
At 14, Banaskantha district contains the very best variety of talukas in Gujarat and is the second largest district area-wise, stated Patel.
The Vav-Tharad district might be created from eight out of those 14 talukas, particularly Vav, Tharad, Bhabhar, Dhanera Suigam, Lakhni, Deodar and Kankrej. It should additionally embrace Bhabhar, Tharad, Dhanera and Thara municipalities.
“This choice to separate Banaskantha into two districts has been taken to cut back the burden on the administration and to cater to the folks successfully,” stated Patel.
Banaskanth district might be left with six taluks- Palanpur, Danta, Amirgadh, Dantiwada, Vadgam and Deesa, together with Palanpur and Deesa municipalities.
Whereas Tharad city would be the district headquarters of Vav-Tharad, Palanpur will stay the headquarters of Banaskantha district.
“The chief minister has divided villages into each districts (Banaskanth and proposed Vav Tharad) equally so that every district will comprise round 600 villages. After the break up, Vav-Tharad district might be unfold throughout 6,257 sq. km whereas Banaskantha’s space might be 4,486 sq. km,” stated Patel.
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