Juhapura

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Juhapura is the largest^{[citation needed]} Muslim ghetto in India. It lies on the on the western outskirts of Ahmedabad, India near Sarkhej, along the national highway that goes towards Saurashtra and Kutch.

The population of Juhapura is largely Muslim and it has been termed the largest Muslim neighborhood/ghetto of Gujarat. Almost 300,000 people live in this area. Despite the wide perception of the area being poor, crime-ridden and impoverished, a large number of Muslim professionals and businessmen also live in this area. Some extremely beautiful bungalows lie hidden in the various co-operative housing societies in Juhapura.

Juhapura was a small suburb with a small population until the early '90s but after the communal riots of Gujarat in 1992-93 and especially after the 2002 communal riots, large numbers of Muslims migrated to Juhapura from Hindu-dominated areas of Ahmedabad to find safety in numbers. This caused a construction and housing boom in the area with housing prices skyrocketing.

Juhapura is still primarily a residential area but now also hosts a hospital, many schools, restaurants & dhabas and a food market. Residents often complain about neglect and discrimination from the local authorities as well as from banks, insurance companies etc.