Bilimora is a city situated on the banks of the river Ambika, in

Gandevi Gandevi is a City and a Municipality in Navsari district in the state of Gujarat, India. The city has a special place in Shivaji Maharaj's 1st Surat campaign, Battle of Surat Demographics As of 2001 India census A census (from Latin ''cens ...

taluka &

Navsari district Navsari is an administrative District (India), district in the state of Gujarat in India, with its headquarters at the city of Navsari. The district covers an area of 2,211 square kilometres and was formed in 1997 after Valsad district was split in ...

Gujarat Gujarat () is a States of India, state along the Western India, western coast of India. Its coastline of about is the longest in the country, most of which lies on the Kathiawar peninsula. Gujarat is the List of states and union territories ...

state, in

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. The city comes under the purview of the

Surat Metropolitan Region Surat Urban Development Authority is the urban planning agency of Surat Surat (Gujarati Language, Gujarati: ) is a city in the western Indian States and territories of India, state of Gujarat. The word Surat directly translates to ''face ...

. The city is roughly south of the city of Surat and is the southernmost point of the Surat Metropolitan Region and the Metropolis of

Surat Surat (Gujarati Language, Gujarati: ) is a city in the western Indian States and territories of India, state of Gujarat. The word Surat directly translates to ''face'' in Urdu, Gujarati language, Gujarati and Hindi. Located on the banks of t ...

. It is linked to Surat by SH 6 and SH 88. In the late 18th century, the

Baroda State Baroda State was a kingdom within the Maratha Confederacy and later a princely state in present-day Gujarat. It was ruled by the Gaekwad dynasty from its formation in 1721 until its accession to the newly formed Dominion of India. With th ...

established a naval station at Bilimora, a port about south of Surat, known as ''Bunder Bilimora Suba Armor''. A fleet of 50 vessels were stationed here, mostly sailboats, cargo vessels for trading and military vessels to secure the sea from the Portuguese, the Dutch and the French.

Geography

Bilimora is located at . It has an average elevation of . Bilimora is the second largest city in the

after

Navsari Navsari is the ninth biggest city in the state of Gujarat in India. It is the administrative headquarters of Navsari District. Navsari is between Surat and Mumbai. It is a twin city of Surat, 37 km to the north. At the 2011 Census of Ind ...

city. The city is supposed to have been surrounded by three rivers: Ambika from the north, Kaveri river from the south, and the Karera river passes close by.

People and culture

Most of the population is of Gujarati,

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and other north Indian states particularly that of

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and

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. Also, a large number of the

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community which were stationed there as part of a refugee camp during partition remain in Bilimora. Although Bilimora is situated in the state of Gujarat, it has a lot of cultural influence from

Mumbai Mumbai ( ; ), also known as Bombay ( ; its official name until 1995), is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is the financial capital and the most populous city proper of India with an estimated population of 12 ...

which is around 220 km away. It takes 3 hours by train and 4 hours by road to reach Mumbai from Bilimora.

Transport

Bilimora is well connected by road, rail & sea. It takes 3 hours maximum by train and 4 to 5 hours by road from Mumbai. The closest domestic & international airport is

Surat International Airport Surat Airport is an international airport serving Surat, Gujarat, India. It is located in Magdalla, situated 12 km (6.4 mi) from the city centre. It has a total area of 770 acres (312 ha) and is the second busiest airport in Gujarat ...

, the airport is 79.4 km north-west from Bilimora, located in Surat city. The other international airport is

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, the airport is 213.8 km south from Bilimora, located in Mumbai. Bilimora is the only rail junction in the

division line of the Western Railway (

), from which a narrow gauge line separates from the broad line to arrive at

Waghai 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 ...

in the Dang District. It is said to be that this narrow gauge line is to be converted into broad gauge and will be extended up to

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. Bilimora will be well connected through

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; the survey has been done and the project is to be evaluated for estimate. The town of Chikhli is about 10 km to the east, which is on National Highway 8. It is directly connected to

Saputara Saputara town in the Dang district of Gujarat, India, is a hill station A hill station is a touristic town located at a higher elevation than the nearby plain or valley. The English term was originally used mostly in Western imperialism i ...

- a hill station in Gujarat - by bus. The buses come from Bilimora and also from Surat to Nasik or Pune via Bilimora -

. The town is about 25 km north of the city of

Valsad Valsad (Pronunciation: �alsɑɖ, historically known as Bulsar, is a town and a municipality in Valsad district of the Indian state of Gujarat. It is the district headquarters of Valsad district. Valsad is located north of Vapi and shares bor ...

and about 25 km south of the district headquarters

Banks & ATM

Bilimora has all major banks, including Dena bank, the Bank of Baroda, the Federal Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IDBI Bank, Indusland Bank, Punjab National Bank, the State Bank of India and the Union Bank of India. There is also one peoples' bank called The Gandevi Peoples' Bank. ATMs from these major banks are available in Bilimora.

Popular places

Bilimora, a small city known for its spiritual heritage, is home to a multitude of temples and religious sites. Some of the notable temples include Sri Jalaram Mandir, Sri Gayatri Mandir, Sri Dvarkadhish Mandir, Swaminarayan Mandir, Ganga Mata Temple, Somnat Mahadev Mandir, and Ram Mandir (Desra). A recent addition to the city’s spiritual landscape is the Sai Mandir, located on Somnath Road. In addition to these Hindu temples, Bilimora also features a Sikh Gurudwara on Gandevi Road. The city embraces religious diversity with several mosques serving the Muslim community. These spiritual landmarks make Bilimora a significant center for religious and cultural activities, attracting devotees and visitors from various backgrounds. Saputara and Dang District Tourism:

, the only hill station in Gujarat, is around 110 km away from Bilimora. One can visit

, Gira falls in

Dang District, India Dang is a district in the southeastern part of the state of Gujarat. The administrative headquarters of the district are located in Ahwa. Dang has an area of 1,764 km2 and a population of 228,291 (as of 2011). As of 2011, it is the least popu ...

via a one-day road trip from Bilimora. Unai Hot Springs are another popular attraction near Bilimora. Many locals believe in the legend of Sri Ram, which is linked to the hot springs. Located about 40 kilometers from Bilimora, Unai is accessible via the nearest railway station at Waghai. The narrow gauge rail link connecting Ahwa to Bilimora runs through the park, making it convenient for visitors to reach this natural wonder. The hot springs, steeped in legend and local lore, draw both locals and tourists seeking relaxation and a touch of the mystical. Other Temples near Bilimora: * Jayantibhai L Mistry (1937 - 2025) Fmr CMD LMP Precesion Engg Co. Ltd. Udyog Ratan & IBC Business Man Of The Decade. *

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(1907-1964) - Pioneer Producer-Director of

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* A. M. Naik (b. 1942) - Group Executive Chairman of

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* Shailesh Nayak (b. 1953) - Former Chairman of ISRO India

Hospitals

*New Atrik Hospital, Navjivan Colony *Arpan Hospital, Nursery Road *Snehal Hospital, Navjivan Colony *Panchal Orthopedic Hospital, Tower Rd, Maruti Nagar Society *Littlestar Children Hospital, Sankalp Society *Adarsh Hospital, Somnath Road *Gupta hospital, Near Railway Station *Mandaliya Hospital, Sardar market road *Samved Hospital, Somnath Road *Shaishav Children Hospital, Gabba Estate *Sparsh Children Hospital, Somnath Road Manish Patel is Blilimora municipality president in 2025 Electio

References

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