Bantwa

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Bantwa
State
 - District(s)
Gujarat
 - Junagadh
Area
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Population (2001)
 - Density
15,216
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Bantwa is a city and a municipality in Junagadh district in the state of Gujarat, India.

[edit] Demographics

As of the 2001 India censusGRIndia, Bantwa had a population of 15,216. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Bantwa has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 57% of the males and 43% of females literate. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Bantwa is the fastest growing city in the whole saurastra area and especially in the junagadh district.

      Bantwa was a main hub 50 years ago for the trade of nuts and cotton.

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Bantva Coordinates: 21°29′N 70°05′E