Cape / point
Guhar Moti
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Overview
Guhar Moti, in Kachchh district of Gujarat, is the westernmost point of India's mainland.
It lies near the mouth of Kori Creek, close to the border with Pakistan's Sindh province, in a landscape of salt flats and tidal creeks.
The Sir Creek dispute over the maritime boundary is in this same area.
Geography and key facts
- Kachchh district, Gujarat
- Westernmost point of India
- Near Kori Creek and Sir Creek
- Salt-flat and tidal-creek landscape
Why it matters for UPSC
Extreme points of India: Indira Point (south, Great Nicobar), Kanyakumari (south of mainland), Kibithu (east), Guhar Moti (west).
Note for UPSC
Kachchh, Gujarat; the westernmost point of India.
Useful for questions on India's extreme points and coastline.
Asked in PYQs
No question in our Prelims bank names Guhar Moti yet.
Key facts
- Type
- Cape / point
- State / UT
- Gujarat
- Coordinates
- 23.713°N, 68.542°E
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