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Waghai is a town in the Dang District of the southern part of Gujarat state in India. And also Taluka of dang district. Waghai is about 32 km west of the district headquarters of Ahwa, and about 52 km north-west of the hill station of Saputara. Vansda, Chikhli and Bilimora are located westerly. It is linked by state highway to the town of Chikhli (where the road meets National highway 8), and by a narrow gauge to the town of Bilimora. Also with Saputara a NG passenger train named. Waghai Passenger link these towns of south Gujarat.[1]
The population is about 7,500 of which 92% are local tribal people called "Dangi". "Dangi" are also referred as Inland Jarawa. They are much like the Jarawa Tribe but are more civilized & can speak Wagahi & Dangi Language. Others are mixed people of India like Gujarati, Punjabi, Marathi, South Indian etc.
Economyedit
Waghai is the business place for the whole district; it is the main Gateway to enter Dang District.[1]
Attractionsedit
Gira Fallsedit
Gira Falls A km. off the Saputara-Waghai Road leads to a vast clearing where the picturesque Gira Falls emerging from the Khapri tributary can be viewed. An absolute must from June to November. Visitors can get refreshments from a small tea and snack stall. Picnic Huts make it an ideal spot for relaxing and picnicking.There is also a botanical garden which is also a good attraction for tourist.
Botanical Gardenedit
It is a large (24-hectare) garden with 1,400 varieties of plants from all over India. The amateur nature lover can marvel at different varieties of bamboo like the Chinese Bamboo, Golden Bamboo, Beer Bottle Bamboo, etc. and enjoy strolling along the beautiful walkways each lined with different species of tree. Visitors can also pick up cactus plants and enjoy a picnic at the picnic spot in the garden. Permission is required to enter. Drinking water and toilet facilities are available.
Unai Mata temple and Hot Springsedit
A drive of about 19 km. from Waghai brings one to the Unai Mata temple. Visitors can bathe in the hot spring attached to this famous temple of considerable historical significance.
A rich and old forest predominantly covered by very tall teak trees, mango groves and gigantic creepers. The forest is extremely dense and some parts are dark even during normal daytime. The forest is a habitat of monkeys, deer, a few leopards and a wide species of birds. Permission is required to enter the Park.
Shoppingedit
A small private outlet selling locally crafted items fashioned out of Bamboo roots and chips. Unique items like the big sized bamboo lamps, kangaroos, deer are available only here and not elsewhere in the region.
government sawmill waghaiedit
A sprawling sawmill and woodworking unit, which also sells furniture that tourists can book and get delivered by paying an advance. The visitor can enjoy a guided tour and watch the transformation of logs of wood into tasteful furniture. Drinking water facilities are available.
Ambika River Bridge Between Nani-Waghai(Kilad) and Waghai
Gira Water Fall on Waghai-Saputara road
Locomotive boiler at waghai garden
Referencesedit
^ abG. D. Patel, ed. (1971). Gazetteer of India: Dangs District. Ahmedabad: Directorate of Government Print., Stationery and Publications. pp. 504–505.
January 01, 1970
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This article has multiple issues Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page Learn how and when to remove these template messages This article is written like a travel guide Please help improve the article by introducing an encyclopedic style or move the content to Wikivoyage July 2018 This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Waghai news newspapers books scholar JSTOR July 2018 Learn how and when to remove this message Learn how and when to remove this message Waghai is a town in the Dang District of the southern part of Gujarat state in India And also Taluka of dang district Waghai is about 32 km west of the district headquarters of Ahwa and about 52 km north west of the hill station of Saputara Vansda Chikhli and Bilimora are located westerly It is linked by state highway to the town of Chikhli where the road meets National highway 8 and by a narrow gauge to the town of Bilimora Also with Saputara a NG passenger train named Waghai Passenger link these towns of south Gujarat 1 WaghaitownWaghaiLocation in Gujarat IndiaCoordinates 20 46 N 73 29 E 20 767 N 73 483 E 20 767 73 483Country IndiaStateGujaratDistrictDangGovernment TypeTaluka Panchayat BodyWaghai Taluka PanchayatPopulation Total10 000 approx Languages OfficialGujarati HindiTime zoneUTC 5 30 IST PIN394730Vehicle registrationGJ30Nearest cityNavsariLegislative Constituency173 DangParliamentary constituencyvalsad Contents 1 Demographics 2 Economy 3 Attractions 3 1 Gira Falls 3 2 Botanical Garden 3 3 Unai Mata temple and Hot Springs 3 4 Vansda National Park 3 5 Shopping 3 6 government sawmill waghai 4 Education 4 1 Schools 4 2 Colleges 5 Gallery 6 ReferencesDemographics editThe population is about 7 500 of which 92 are local tribal people called Dangi Dangi are also referred as Inland Jarawa They are much like the Jarawa Tribe but are more civilized amp can speak Wagahi amp Dangi Language Others are mixed people of India like Gujarati Punjabi Marathi South Indian etc Economy editWaghai is the business place for the whole district it is the main Gateway to enter Dang District 1 Attractions editGira Falls edit Gira Falls A km off the Saputara Waghai Road leads to a vast clearing where the picturesque Gira Falls emerging from the Khapri tributary can be viewed An absolute must from June to November Visitors can get refreshments from a small tea and snack stall Picnic Huts make it an ideal spot for relaxing and picnicking There is also a botanical garden which is also a good attraction for tourist Botanical Garden edit It is a large 24 hectare garden with 1 400 varieties of plants from all over India The amateur nature lover can marvel at different varieties of bamboo like the Chinese Bamboo Golden Bamboo Beer Bottle Bamboo etc and enjoy strolling along the beautiful walkways each lined with different species of tree Visitors can also pick up cactus plants and enjoy a picnic at the picnic spot in the garden Permission is required to enter Drinking water and toilet facilities are available Unai Mata temple and Hot Springs edit A drive of about 19 km from Waghai brings one to the Unai Mata temple Visitors can bathe in the hot spring attached to this famous temple of considerable historical significance Vansda National Park edit A rich and old forest predominantly covered by very tall teak trees mango groves and gigantic creepers The forest is extremely dense and some parts are dark even during normal daytime The forest is a habitat of monkeys deer a few leopards and a wide species of birds Permission is required to enter the Park Shopping edit A small private outlet selling locally crafted items fashioned out of Bamboo roots and chips Unique items like the big sized bamboo lamps kangaroos deer are available only here and not elsewhere in the region government sawmill waghai edit A sprawling sawmill and woodworking unit which also sells furniture that tourists can book and get delivered by paying an advance The visitor can enjoy a guided tour and watch the transformation of logs of wood into tasteful furniture Drinking water facilities are available Education editSchools edit Govt Secondary and higher secondary school Aadarsh Nivashi School Taluka School Eklavya English medium School Sardar School Gyanmandir School Colleges edit Government Pollytechnic Engineering College Waghai College of Agriculture NAU Hill Millet Research Station NAU Waghai Government PTC College Agriculture Cooperation Banking amp Marketing PolytechnicGallery edit nbsp Vikas Path Waghai nbsp Waghai Main road nbsp Bilimora Waghai narrow gauge Train nbsp Ambika River Bridge Between Nani Waghai Kilad and Waghai nbsp Gira Water Fall on Waghai Saputara road nbsp Locomotive boiler at waghai gardenReferences edit a b G D Patel ed 1971 Gazetteer of India Dangs District Ahmedabad Directorate of Government Print Stationery and Publications pp 504 505 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Waghai amp oldid 1206939529 Gira Falls, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
