# Bodeli > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Bodeli > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Bodeli.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodeli > Source revision: 1356779252 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) This article is about the town in India. For the plain in Switzerland, see [Bödeli](/source/B%C3%B6deli). Town in Gujarat, India Bodeli Town A BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir (Temple) in Bodeli Bodeli Location in Gujarat, India Show map of Gujarat Bodeli Bodeli (India) Show map of India Coordinates: 22°16′45″N 73°42′37″E / 22.27914°N 73.71036°E / 22.27914; 73.71036 Country India State Gujarat District Chhota Udaipur Formation 26 January 2013 (26 January 2013; 13 years ago (2013-01-26)) Founded by Government of Gujarat Population (2011) • Total 10,494 Languages • Official Gujarati, Hindi Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST) Vehicle registration GJ-34 Website gujaratindia.com **Bodeli** is a town and [taluka](/source/Taluka) in [Chhota Udaipur district](/source/Chhota_Udaipur_district) in the eastern part of the state of [Gujarat](/source/Gujarat), India. ## History orsang river, Bodeli Narmada canal, Bodeli Bodeli became a taluka on 26 January 2013 along with the new district of [Chhota Udaipur](/source/Chhota_Udaipur). It was part of the [Vadodara district](/source/Vadodara_district), but after the formation of the new [Chhota Udaipur district](/source/Chhota_Udaipur_district), it went to that district.[1] Bodeli is situated on the Orsang river's bank. Orsang is the biggest river of Chhotaudepur district. It is the main source of the sand in this area. Narmada canal passes near Bodeli. Here a major bus accident occurred on the bridge of Narmada canal in 2008. Sheth T.C. Kapadia is the only college in Bodeli town, an arts and commerce college. T.C Kapadia is one of the oldest colleges of this area, and known for archery, kho kho and kabaddi. T. C. Kapadia Arts and Commerce College, Bodeli ## Demographics At the time of the 2001 India census,[2] Bodeli had a population of 10,494. Males constituted 52% of the population and females 48%. Bodeli had an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with a male literacy rate of 78% and female literacy rate of 65%. 11% of the population were under 6 years of age. ## Geography Bodeli is situated on the river Orsang. It enjoys a variety of natural scenery. Garbi Chowk is famous for garba in Bodeli. Garba played at garbi chowk, Bodeli ## Culture and Economy The town has a number of industries including cement pipe factories, cotton mills and a sugar factory. There is a Baroda Dairy plant near Bodeli at Alhadpura. The [Sardar Sarovar dam](/source/Sardar_Sarovar_Project) is around 100 km away from Bodeli. Pavagarh- Champaner is around 40 km from Bodeli Alipura Circle nightview Alipura circle is the busiest circle in the Bodeli. Bodeli is the main town in the Chhotaudepur district, that's why it is the most developed town in the Chhotaudepur district. Bodeli is situated at the river bank of Orsang, which provides much sand. The population of Bodeli is diverse, characterised by people of different cultures and religions. It has a number of [Hindu](/source/Hindu) temples and [Islamic](/source/Islam) masjids. The BAPS Swaminarayan temple was built in 2011. ## Transportation NEW GSRTC BUS STAND BODELI There is a new, redeveloped GSRTC STAND. The new bus stand was reopened by Bachu Khabed. Railway Station:- [Bodeli railway station](/source/Bodeli_railway_station) is situated at center of Bodeli city. It came under [Vadodara](/source/Vadodara) division of [Western Railways](/source/Western_Railways).[3] ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Process to set up Chhota Udepur district begins"](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vadodara/Process-to-set-up-Chhota-Udepur-district-begins/articleshow/18411290.cms). *[The Times of India](/source/The_Times_of_India)*. 9 February 2013. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20130921053313/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-09/vadodara/37007250_1_chhota-udepur-new-taluka-new-district) from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 23 February 2013. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)"](https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999). Census Commission of India. Archived from [the original](http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999) on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["BDE/Bodeli"](https://indiarailinfo.com/departures/bodeli-bde/7135). *India Rail Info*. ## External links - Bodeli page on Instagram [\[1\]](https://www.instagram.com/viraj__ix/) Authority control databases VIAF --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Bodeli](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodeli) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodeli?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.