Halvad

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Coordinates: 23.02° N 71.18° E

Halvad

Halvad
State
 - District(s)
Gujarat
 - Surendranagar
Coordinates 23.02° N 71.18° E
Area
 - Elevation

 - 46 m
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Population (2001)
 - Density
24,323
 - 

Halvad is a city and a municipality in Surendranagar district in the Indian state of Gujarat.

                           ==Geography==

Halvad is located at 23.02° N 71.18° E.[1] It has an average elevation of 46 metres (150 feet).halvad is protected by temple of shiva in all the direction,also considered as chotta(small) kashi of india.[2]

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Halvad had a population of 24,323. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Halvad has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 68%, and female literacy is 51%. In Halvad, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age. halvad is a konwn for brahmins race. finest brahmins amonst rest of all.They are blessed with planet mangal(mars).[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Halvad
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