Sunita Williams Village – Jhulasan, Mehsana district, Gujarat

Written By: Brijesh Singh | Updated: March 19, 2025, 10:28 am IST | Category: National News | Views: 198 views

Advertisement

Sunita Williams Village

Sunita Williams has ancestral linkage in Gujarat, India. Sunita Williams’ ancestral native village name is Jhulasan which is located in the Mehsana district of Gujarat.

Sunita Williams Linkage with Gujarat

Sunita Williams’ father, Deepak Pandya (6 December 1932 – 4 October 2020), hails from Jhulasan, Mehsana district in Gujarat. After completing his Intermediate Science (I.S.) at Gujarat University in 1953, he earned an M.D. in 1957 before moving to the United States to pursue further medical training. Deepak Pandya was a neuroanatomist (neuroanatomy is the study of the structure and organization of the nervous system) in the USA.

Sunita Williams Parents

Sunita Williams’ father, Deepak Pandya married Slovene American Ursuline Bonnie Zalokar shortly after moving to the USA in 1957. Sunita Williams mother, Ursuline Bonnie Pandya was a Slovene-American.

Sunita Williams Date of Birth

Sunita Williams was born on 19 September 1965 in Euclid, Ohio, USA. She was the youngest of the 3 children of Deepak Pandya and Ursuline Bonnie Pandya. Sunita’s two elder siblings are Jai Thomas Pandya and Diana Ann Pandya.

Sunita Williams Education

Sunita Williams’ early education included graduating from Needham High School in 1983, then earning a Bachelor of Science in Physical Science from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1987, and a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Florida Institute of Technology in 1995.

Sunita Williams Husband

Sunita Williams is married to Michael J. Williams, a federal marshal in Texas. Both of them had backgrounds in flying helicopters before embarking on their respective careers. The couple has been married for 20 years and has no children.

Also read: National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Advertisement

Avatar for Brijesh SinghWritten By: Brijesh Singh

Brijesh Singh has been providing guidance to various aspirants for the last two decades across diverse forums and institutes. He has also authored four books for UPSC and State Civil Services aspirants. Among his authored works is the widely acclaimed "Comprehensive Modern Indian History" published by S. Chand. The book is highly recommended for aspirants and is readily available in online stores like Amazon, Flipkart, and various local bookstores. Brijesh holds diverse academic interests and is a postgraduate in History, Computers, and Management Certificate from IIM Indore. Apart from being UGC NET qualified, he has keen interest in writing articles and blogs.

See all articles by Brijesh Singh

Related Stories

Waqf Amendment Bill 2025

Know About Waqf Amendment Bill 2025

​The Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 or more formally written as the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, introduced in the Lok Sabha  …

Waqf Board in India

What is Waqf Board?

The Waqf Board in India is a statutory body that manages and oversees waqf properties, which are properties dedicated for  …

Sepak Takraw World Cup 2025: India Wins Historic Gold

Sepak Takraw World Cup 2025: A Triumph Rooted in Tradition and Talent

The Sepak Takraw World Cup 2025, held from March 20 to March 25, 2025, at Patliputra Indoor Stadium in Patna,  …

Honours Conferred on PM Narendra Modi

20 International Awards and Honours Conferred on PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emerged as a prominent global leader, recognized for his visionary leadership, diplomatic efforts, and contributions  …

World Happiness Report 2025 b

World Happiness Report 2025 India Rank

The World Happiness Report 2025 is the world’s foremost publication on global wellbeing and how to improve it. Table of  …

Astronaut Sunita Williams Village

Astronaut Sunita Williams: A Trailblazing Career in Space Exploration

Sunita Williams, an esteemed American astronaut of Indian descent, has carved an exceptional path in space exploration. Her journey from  …

India-Mauritius relations PM Modi with Maurutius PM

India-Mauritius Relations

India-Mauritius relations has developed over the years through their shared language and cultural heritage alongside historical connections and mutual values.  …

APEC-IIFT-4-3-2025

IIFT Signs Landmark MoU with APEC

An important Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on March 3, 2025, between the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT),  …

hemkund-sahib

Hemkund Sahib – The Sacred Sikh Pilgrimage in Uttarakhand’s Himalayas

Hemkund Sahib is a highly revered Sikh pilgrimage site situated at 4,633 meters (15,200 feet) in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district. This  …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Inaugurates Vantara Zoo Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Inaugurates Vantara Zoo Gujarat

Vantara Zoo is a groundbreaking wildlife conservation and rehabilitation initiative. Vantara Zoo is located in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Vantara Zoo has  …