Damnagar

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?Damnagar Gujarat • India
Damnagar
Coordinates: 21°42′N 71°31′E / 21.7, 71.52
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 136 m (446 ft)
District(s)	Amreli
Population	16,714 (2001)

Coordinates: 21°42′N 71°31′E / 21.7, 71.52 Damnagar is a census town in Amreli district in the state of Gujarat, India.

Contents 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 Temples 4 Bhurakhia 5 References

[edit] Geography

Damnagar is located at 21.7° N 71.52° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 136 metres (446 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^[2], Damnagar had a population of 16,714. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Damnagar has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73% and, female literacy is 59%. In Damnagar, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] Temples

Damnagar is a home to beautiful temples. Kumbhnath and Vednath Temples in Damnagar are very peaceful and frequently visited by villages. Kumbhnath Temple also has a beautiful lack.

[edit] Bhurakhia

Bhurakhia is a small temple-town near Damnagar. Bhurakhia has a popular Hanuman Temple. This temple provides free food and discounted lodging facilities to devotees.

[edit] References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Damnagar
2. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.