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The state of Gujarat is situated between the latitude of 2001'N to 2407'N and longitude of 6804'E to 7404'N E. The geographical area of the state is 196024 sq. km. The climate of the state is tropical, however, the same is considerably moderated due to the long coast line. The temperature ranges between 1 °C to 46 °C. The rainfall received in the state varies from region to region, and on the basis of rainfall received, the state has been divided into 8 Agro-climatic zones, as shown below : |
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Agro Climatic Zones of Gujarat |
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| Zone |
Name of Zone |
Reported area in "00" ha. |
% to total area |
| A. |
Heavy rainfall zone of South
(Average annual rainfall 1500mm)
A-I : Sub-Zone hilly areas
A-II : Sub-Zone plain areas |
6,300.7
2,748.9 |
3.43
1.50 |
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SUB TOTAL : |
6,049.6 |
4.93 |
| B. |
Moderate to heavy rainfall zone of South Gujarat
(Average annual rainfall 1000-1500 mm) |
10,290.8 |
5.61 |
| C. |
Moderate rainfall zone of Central Gujarat (Average annual rainfall 800-1000 mm) |
22,312.1 |
12.15 |
| D. |
Dry zone of North Gujarat
(Average annual rainfall 625-875 mm) |
22,986.9 |
12.53 |
| E. |
Arid Zone of North-west Gujarat
(Average annual rainfall 250-500mm) |
57,462.8 |
31.32 |
| F. |
Arid cum dry zone of North Saurashtra
(Average annual rainfall 400-700 mm) |
34,966.9 |
19.06 |
| G. |
South Saurashtra zone
(Average annual rainfall 750-1000 mm) |
16,747.4 |
9.14 |
| H. |
Bhal and coastal areas zone
(Average annual rainfall 625-1000 mm) |
9,679.0 |
5.27 |
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Total : |
1,83,495.5 |
100.00 |
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