Gandevi

City in Gujarat, India
20°49′N 72°59′E / 20.82°N 72.98°E / 20.82; 72.98Country IndiaStateGujaratDistrictNavsariArea
 • Total8 km2 (3 sq mi)Elevation
9 m (30 ft)Population
 (2001)
 • Total15,843 • Density2,000/km2 (5,100/sq mi)Languages
 • OfficialGujarati, HindiTime zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)PIN
396360
Telephone code91 2634Vehicle registrationGJSex 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

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

  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.