About
Somnath Sugar Factory (Shri Bileshwar Khand Udyog Khedut Sahakari Mandli Ltd.) is a cooperative sugar mill in Kodinar, Gir Somnath, Gujarat. It supports local sugarcane growers and contributes to regional industry.
Description
The factory processes sugarcane into sugar and by-products. With modernization efforts underway in 2025, it is set to incorporate ethanol production, improving its economic and environmental output.
Speciality
Cooperative structure supporting local farmers.
Upcoming ethanol production facility.
Long-standing role in the rural economy.
Address
Shri Bileshwar Khand Udyog Khedut Sahakari Mandli Ltd.,
Kodinar, Taluka Kodinar, Gir Somnath, Gujarat – 362720.
Location (Longitude & Latitude in Single Line)
Approx. 20.51° N, 70.90° E (Kodinar town location).
Visiting Timings
Currently no public visiting hours (factory under revival).
Public visit timings may be announced post-reopening.
Traveling Facilities
Road: GSRTC buses & private vehicles connect from Veraval, Somnath, Diu.
Rail: Limited; nearest major station Veraval (40 km).
Air: Diu Airport (50 km).
Food Facilities
Local restaurants and dhabas in Kodinar.
Better variety in Veraval, Somnath, and Diu.
Stay Facilities
Budget hotels & lodges in Kodinar.
Better hotels in Veraval (40 km) and Diu (50 km).
Nearby Visiting Places
Somnath Temple (40 km)
Gir National Park (60–80 km)
Mul Dwarka ancient port (near Kodinar)
Kaj, Kanjotar coastal archaeological sites
Nearby Railway Station
Kodinar (closed for gauge conversion)
Veraval Junction (40 km) operational
Prachi Road Junction (limited service)
Nearby Airport
Diu Airport (~50 km)
Nearby Bus Station
Kodinar Bus Stand – GSRTC services to Veraval, Somnath, Talala, Una.
Bus Routes to Industry
GSRTC and private buses from Veraval, Somnath, Talala, Una to Kodinar.
Train Routes to Industry
Rail to Veraval Junction (connections to Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Junagadh) then road to Kodinar.
Airways to Industry
Flights to Diu Airport from Ahmedabad & Mumbai; road to Kodinar (~50 km).
Preferable Visiting Season
November to February (pleasant weather).
Nearby Shopping Famous For
Somnath & Veraval: souvenirs, handicrafts, religious items.
Kodinar: local agricultural products.
Somnath Sugar Factory is more than an industrial site—it represents the agricultural resilience of the Kodinar region. With its modernization and ethanol production plans, it is poised to boost the local economy and create new opportunities for farmers. While currently closed for visitors, the surrounding Kodinar–Somnath belt offers rich cultural, religious, and natural attractions, making the area a worthwhile visit during the cooler months.
