Unjha

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GujaratIndia

Unjha
District(s) Mehsana
Coordinates 23.8° N 72.4° E

Coordinates: 23.8° N 72.4° E

Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Population (2001) 53,868

Unjha is a city and a municipality in Mehsana district in the Indian state of Gujarat.

[edit] Geography

Unjha is located at 23.8° N 72.4° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 111 metres (364 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Unjha had a population of 53,868. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Unjha has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 73%. In Unjha, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.Unjha is known for its world famous cumin-seed and ispaghula marcket. The main temple of shri Umia mata is situated in Unjha.

Facts World famous musician and sarod player Vasant Rai's family is from Unjha. There is a music school commerating his memory in Unjha

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Unjha