Diversity
Bapunagar has a diverse population, but is nicknamed "Mini-Saurashtra", as majority of its population have roots in the Amreli, Bhavnagar, Junagadh, Jamnagar and other districts of the Saurashtra region of Gujarat. This area is considered communally sensitive and has witnessed some of the worst post-independence violence, primarily struggles between the Hindu majority and the Muslim minority. The 1969 riots were the worst riots of that period, with about 1,100 lives lost, and the 2002 riots in 2001 took about 300 lives.
The VHP leader Pravin Togadia started his professional as well as political career from here.
This area has seen significant commercial growth in the wake of the revived diamond cutting and construction industries.
Bapunagar also has a sizeable population of out of state immigrants like bhaiyajis, marwaris and huge number of marathis.
Many of the local retailers, franchises, restaurants and other businesses have observed the significant development that has taken place in the last decade. The general consensus being that to restore the branch in Bapunagar would be a benefit for all.
Bapunagar also now has some huge multi-specialty hospital units like “Sardar Hospital” and “Kakadia Hospital” and some decent sized health clubs/gymnasiums and a multi-sports ground.
Just like rest of Ahmedabad, Bapunagar too has significant levels of atmospheric pollution, some very bad traffic problem and is in urgent need of attention from authorities.
This is also one of the fastest-developing areas of the city. Bapunagar is surrounded by areas like Odhav, Saraspur, Naroda, Gomtipur, and Asarwa.
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