Kalavad

Kalavad is a city and a municipality in Jamnagar district in the Indian state of Gujarat. Post Office Pin Code is 361160. Kalavad is known for shitla mataji temple.

Kalavad
city
Kalavad
Location in Gujarat, India
Kalavad
Kalavad (India)
Coordinates: 22.22°N 70.38°E / 22.22; 70.38
Country India
StateGujarat
DistrictJamnagar
Elevation
87 m (285 ft)
Population
 (2001)
  Total24,857
Languages
  OfficialGujarati, Hindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationGJ 10
Websitegujaratindia.com

Geography

Kalavad is located at 22.22°N 70.38°E / 22.22; 70.38.[1] It has an average elevation of 87 metres (285 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Kalavad had a population of 24,857. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Kalavad has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 63%. In Kalavad, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Transport

National Highway 927D connects Kalavad with Dhoraji and Jamnagar.[3]

References


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