Gandevi

Coordinates: 20°49′N 72°59′E / 20.82°N 72.98°E / 20.82; 72.98
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Gandevi
City
Gandevi is located in Gujarat
Gandevi
Gandevi
Location in Gujarat, India
Gandevi is located in India
Gandevi
Gandevi
Gandevi (India)
Coordinates: 20°49′N 72°59′E / 20.82°N 72.98°E / 20.82; 72.98
Country India
StateGujarat
DistrictNavsari
Area
 • Total8 km2 (3 sq mi)
Elevation
9 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total15,843
 • Density2,000/km2 (5,100/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialGujarati, Hindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
396360
Telephone code91 2634
Vehicle registrationGJ
Sex ratio1:1 /
Websitegujaratindia.com

Gandevi is a City and a Municipality in Navsari district in the state of Gujarat, India.

The city has a special place in Shivaji Maharaj's 1st Surat campaign, Battle of Surat

Demographics[edit]

As of 2001 India census,[1] Gandevi had a total population of 15,865 in 3,243 households with an even sex ratio. Gandevi has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is around 81%, and female literacy is around 72%. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.