Alipor, Navsari

[1] The village is on the Indian National Highway 8, which leads to areas such as Ahwa via Waghai and Vansda, and to the hill station of Saputara.

Alipor (pronounced Aalipor) is a village near Chikhli, of the district Navsari in the state of Gujarat in western India.

The main language spoken in Alipor is Gujarati, whilst English and Hindi can be understood by most.

There are at least five Mosques (for the Muslims), a Mandir (for the Hindus), a well equipped General Hospital, two Islamic learning centers i.e. Darul Uloom, Bank, Post Office and a Primary and Secondary High School.

It is a modern building built around 15 years ago and has just undergone further extension and now also incorporates conference facilities.

A new High school is under construction and once completed will include science laboratories, a gym and ICT suite.

Alipor contains two main water works, one of which is situated in the centre of the village and the other in the Karolia Maholla.

Alipor has at present a narrow gauge train service which operates from Billimora to Wagai.

Other products include cattle grass, cotton and mangoes, indeed Alipor has become famous for Alphonso and Kesar.

The first migrants went to South Africa entering through Mozambique of through the eastern shores at Durban and now largely settled in Johannesburg.

After the end of the First World War and during India's fight for independence, The people of Alipor, mainly young, looked for opportunities elsewhere.

They now represent the social fabric of Britain and South Africa and have excelled in all spheres of life.