Toponymy
Based on relics found in several neighbourhoods of the old city and on writings of the Persian historian al-Biruni, it is surmised that an early Bhil tribal group settlement was … See more

Ahmedabad lies in western India at 53 metres (174 ft) above sea level on the banks of the Sabarmati river, in north-central Gujarat. It covers an area of 505 km (195 sq mi). The Sabarmati frequently dried up in the summer, leaving only a small stream of … See more

Ahmedabad is known for its rich architecture, traditional housing designs, community-oriented settlement patterns, urban structure, as … See more

Newspapers in Ahmedabad include English dailies such as The Times of India, Indian Express, DNA, The Economic Times, See more

Population
City population increased by 23.43% from 4,519,000 as of the 2001 census of India to 5,577,940 (2,938,985 males and 2,638,955 females … See more

Ahmedabad is the administrative headquarters of Ahmedabad district and is administered by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC). The AMC was established in July 1950 under the Bombay Provincial Corporation Act of 1949. The AMC … See more

Primary and secondary education
Schools in Ahmedabad are either run publicly by the AMC, or privately by entities, trusts, and … See more