Amreli district derives its name from the town of Amreli. It is one of the 33 administrative districts of the state of Gujarat in western India. According to 2011 census the city had a population of 1,513,614.

The chief attractions of Amreli is the wildlife sanctuary located at Pania. The region has dense vegetation with a perfect blend of flora and fauna. The region is thick hilly and is part of the Gir protected area. Chinkaras find this place as their natural habitat. Due to the abundant scenic beauty of the region, large number of tourists throng the place to witness the natural greenery. Amreli also has an abundance of holy shrines. The Khodiyar Dam is regarded as the best tourist place in Amreli. Built with a height of 75ft, it is the biggest dam in Gujrat. The dam is of great prominence as the entire city gets the supply of drinking water from here.

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