Santrampur
A town on the forested eastern edge — Santrampur, a former princely state town in the east of Mahisagar near the Kadana reservoir and the tribal hill country, is a quiet gateway to the wilder, greener reaches of the district.
A town of the eastern hill country
Santrampur is a town in the east of Mahisagar district — a former princely state and now a taluka centre, set near the Kadana reservoir and the forested, tribal hill country that characterises the eastern reaches of the district. Like the other former princely towns of the region, Santrampur combines a measure of heritage character with the everyday life of a rural taluka centre.
Its position — near the great Kadana reservoir, on the edge of the forested and tribal eastern country, and along the Mahi river system — makes it a gateway to some of the district’s wilder and more scenic areas. The surrounding country is home to Bhil and other Adivasi communities, and the area has the agricultural and forest character of eastern Gujarat, with the reservoir, the river and the hills shaping the landscape.
For the visitor exploring the eastern parts of Mahisagar — the Kadana Dam, the Mahi river country, the tribal areas and the forests — Santrampur serves as a useful local centre and a window into the rural life of the district. A taluka town and gateway to eastern Mahisagar, it combines naturally with the Kadana reservoir and Mahi river country.
A small state in the eastern hills
Santrampur.
A former ruling seat.
An eastern town.
Bhil and Adivasi areas.
A gateway to the east.
Reasons to make the time
Heritage
A former state town.
Kadana
Near the reservoir.
Forest
Eastern hill country.
Tribal
Adivasi areas.
Gateway
To the wilder east.
Rural
Agricultural life.
What to look for inside
Eastern town
A former state.
Forest & hills
Tribal areas.
How to spend an hour or two
Use it as a base
For the eastern district.
Visit the Kadana reservoir
Nearby.
Explore the Mahi country
River and gorges.
Note the tribal areas
Adivasi communities.
See the forest edge
Eastern hills.
Experience rural life
Eastern Gujarat.
A gateway to the eastern district
Santrampur is a former princely state and taluka town in the east of Mahisagar — set near the Kadana reservoir and the forested, tribal hill country. Its position makes it a gateway to the wilder and more scenic eastern reaches of the district: the reservoir, the Mahi river country, the forests and the Adivasi areas. A taluka town and gateway to eastern Mahisagar, it combines naturally with the Kadana reservoir and Mahi river country.
This is one of many places worth seeing here — the full guide to Mahisagar has the rest.
A former princely state and taluka town
Near the Kadana reservoir and Mahi river country
Gateway to the forested, tribal eastern district
The rural and Adivasi character of eastern Gujarat
When to go
Cool and clear — the best season.
Mahi and Kadana in full flow.
Hot; early morning best.
⏰ Winter is most comfortable; the monsoon fills the Mahi and the Kadana reservoir.
Getting there
By Air
Vadodara (~110 km) or Ahmedabad — the nearest airports, both well connected by road to eastern Mahisagar.
By Rail
Godhra / Anand on the main lines, with Lunawada the nearest railway station to Santrampur.
By Road
From Godhra and Vadodara — state highways reach Santrampur and the eastern taluka country.
Know before you go
More to see close by
HERITAGEVirpur
An old town with a royal past
Eastern Hills
The eastern hills form the forested, undulating frontier where Gujarat rises toward its neighbouring states, a…
TEMPLEWankaneshwar
A revered Shiva shrine of the region
RIVERMahi River
The broad, sacred river of the district
FOSSIL PARKBalasinor Dinosaur Park
World-famous Raiyoli dinosaur fossil site
PALACEBalasinor Palace
A Nawab’s garden-palace heritage stay
Where to eat near Santrampur
Gujarati Thali
Hearty home food.
Tribal food
Maize & forest produce.
Local dairy
Fresh milk & ghee.
Local sweets
Festival treats.
Simple rural fare
Expect hearty Gujarati thalis, local dairy and tribal maize-based dishes across the eastern taluka country.
Santrampur FAQ
What is Santrampur?
A former princely state and taluka town in eastern Mahisagar.
Why visit?
As a gateway to the eastern district — Kadana, Mahi, forests.
What is the region like?
Forested, tribal and rural — eastern Gujarat.
What is nearby?
The Kadana reservoir and the Mahi river country.
Is it a tourist town?
No — a quiet rural centre and gateway.
Who lives in the area?
Bhil and other Adivasi communities, among others.
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Published 24 June 2026 · Updated 24 August 2026