Galiakot
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| Galiakot | |
  Galiakot
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| State - District(s) |
Rajasthan - Dungarpur |
| Coordinates | |
| Area - Elevation |
- 145 m |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Population (2001) - Density |
6636 - |
Galiakot, situated about 50 km southeast of the Indian city of Udaipur, Rajasthan, is a Muslim pilgrimage town. The town is famous for the tomb of Babjee Mola Fakhruddin who lived here in 10th century. Many Bohra Muslims visit the tomb each year to pay homage. Galiakot is commonly referred to by Bohras as Taherabad. Galiakot is a census town in Dungarpur district in the state of Rajasthan, India.
Babjee Mola Fakhruddin was considered a very pious and humble man. He was assassinated by one of the locals of Galiakot, however nowadays it is common to find non-Muslim locals of Galiakot to come and pray at Babji Mola Fakhruddin's Mosoleaum.
[edit] Geography
Galiakot is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 145 metres (475 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Galiakot had a population of 6636. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Galiakot has an average literacy rate of 56%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 44%. In Galiakot, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.
