Deesa Tourism, Gujarat India
(Deesa is also known as Camp Deesa)
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Deesa Fast Facts
- State: Gujarat
- District: Banaskantha
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- Population: 111,149
- Religions: Hindu
- Altitude: 148 m
- Language: Gujarati, Hindi
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- Pincode: 385535
- STDCode: 02744
Deesa, India Overview
Deesa is a city and a municipality in the Banaskantha district in the state of Gujarat, India. Deesa is situated at .In 1982, a British army cantonment named Deesa Field Brigade was built in the middle of Rajasthan and Palanpur, for maintaining and protecting the regions between Abu and Kutch from dacoits, along with providing security to the eastern part that accomodated the Bhilad localities.
They also provided security to the north Gujarat residents from these tribal conflicts. With the intention of keeping the local people safe, the British cantonment was formed and the British army established many army barracks in this region.This area is dotted with several temples such as Regiment Mahadev, Jalaram Mandir, Gayatri Mandir, Ramji Mandir, Resala Mahadev and Sai Baba Temple.The place is surrounded by several tourist destinations situated at distances of not more than 140 km, such as Sidhambica Temple, Banas Dam, Mount Abu, Goddess Amba Temple, Balaram, Pavapuri, Bhiladiyaji, Jain Temple and Ahmedabad.
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Deesa, India History
Deesa is situated on the banks of the river Banas. Deesa was an estate and thana ruled by the Mandori ( Jalori ) Dynasty. Now original Deesa known as Juna Deesa. Deesa was also recognized as Camp Deesa, as it was under the rule of Diwan of Palanpur. In 1813, disturbances arose in the Deesa area. Tribal communities like the Bhils and other Rajputs started harassing the local people. From 1829 to 1901, Deesa was a British military Cantonment with a resident Catholic chaplain and a chapel. The British cantonment named Deesa Field Brigade was built in the middle of Rajasthan and Palanpur to maintain and protect the regions between Abu and Kutch from dacoits. It also provided security to the eastern part that accommodated the Bhilad localities that are now known as New Deesa.