The Statue of Unity is a testimonial to the life of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel who is a role model of Unity and statesmanship. It is the tallest statue of the World which enjoys a splendidly scenic location facing the Sardar Sarovar Dam, 3.2 kilometres away. The iconic 182 metre tall statue is standing on the isle of Sadhu-Bet in river Narmada at Ekta Nagar in district Rajpipla in the Indian State of Gujarat with the Majestic Vindhyachal and Satpura Mountain Ranges in backdrop. The Statue of Unity is a symbol which aim to inspire generations, it showcases Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's vision on unity, patriotism, inclusive growth and good governance.
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Where is World's tallest statue, Statue of Unity is located?
- Statue of Unity is located facing the Sardar Sarovar Dam, 32. Kilometres away. The height of this statue is 182 metres and is standing on the isle of Sadhu-Bet in river Narmada at Ekta Nagar in district Rajpipla in Gujarat of India.
- It is located between the mountain ranges of Vindhyachal and Satpua and has many other attractive tourist spots.
What is the height of the world's tallest statue, Statue of Unity?
- The height of the world's tallest statue is 182 metres which is approximately 600 foot Situated on the isle of Sadhu-Bet.
What are the features of the Statue of Unity?
- The iconic Statue of Unity is 182 metres tall and is situated on the isle of Sadhu-Bet.
- It is located between the mountain ranges of Vindhyachal and Satpura.
- The place has many other attractive tourists spots in it's proximity.
- The sculptor of the Statue of Unity is noted sculptor Ram V. Sutar, a Padma Bhushan Awardee, who has created over 40 monumental sculptures over the past 40 years.
- Almost 134.25 metric tonnes of iron was received from villages across the nation under 'Loha Campaign' in 2013-14 for construction of Statue of Unity.
- Soils were also collected from various part of the country to make the symbolic 'Wall of Unity'.
Interesting facts regarding Statue of Unity:
- The Statue depicts Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (1875-1950), a leading figure in the non-violent Indian Independence Movement and the first Deputy Prime Minister/Home Minister of Independent India.
- The Statue of Unity is the world's tallest statue with a height of 182 metres (approx. 600 feet) which is almost double the height of Statue of Liberty, USA.
- The Statute of Unity has a viewing gallery at 135 metres, which can accommodate up to 200 visitors at a time and offers an expansive view of the dam and the surrounding beautiful mountain ranges of the Vindhyachal and Satpura.
- The Statue of Unity was built in just 46 months.
- The height of the Toe of Statue of Unity measures 3.6 metres.
- It is capable of withstanding wind velocity up to 50 m/sec (180 km/hr) and vibrations. the statue has been designed seismic zone IV as an earthquake resistant structure.
- 70,000 metric tonnes of cement was used in the construction of Statue of Unity.
- 6,000 metric tonnes of structural steel and 18,500 metric tonnes of reinforcement bars were used to build the statue.
- The thickness of bronze cladding on the Statue of Unity is 8 mm.
- The height of the toe of the Statue of Unity measures 3.6 metres.
- The diameter of the bottom on the vest of the Statue is 1.1 metre.
What are the various tourist spots in the proximity of Statue of Unity?
- The monument is located between the mountains of Satpura and Vindhyachal, it has many other attractive tourist spots such as the valley of flowers, the Shoolpaneshwar sanctuary and sacred temple, the Sardar Sarovar Dams and it's water dykes, the scenic Zarvani Falls and majestic palaces of Rajpipla..
- The grand monument along with a picturesque backdrop makes it an ideal destination for eco-tourism.
Information about the Sardar Vallabhbahi Patel:
Birth - 31 October 1875
Birth place - Nadiad town, Gujarat
Parents - Father Jhaveribhai, a farmer, and Mother Laad Bai, a simple homemaker
Wife - Jhaverba, who passed away at a very early age in 1909.
Children - Daughter Maniben (Born in 1903) and son Dahyabhai (Born in 1905)
Death - 16 December 1950 at Birla House Mumbai
Major facts regarding Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel:
- He led farmers in various successful Satyagrahas in Kheda in 1918, Borsad 1928 and Bardoli 1928.
- He was elected President of the Indian National Congress in 1931 in Karachi session.
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is highly respected for his leadership in uniting the 562 princely states of India to form the Union of India.
- He was India' first Deputy Prime Minister, Home Minister and Information and Broadcasting Minister.
- Held the charge of Prime Minister of India four times on different occasions till 1950.
- Charted the Indian Constitution by drafting provisions for important subjects as a chairman.
- Posthumously, he was conferred with Bharat Ratna in 1931.
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