Dharampur, Gujarat

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Gujarat • India
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Location of Dharampur
Coordinates: 20°32′N 73°11′E / 20.53, 73.18
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 74 m (243 ft)
District(s) Valsad
Population 19,932 (2001)

Coordinates: 20°32′N 73°11′E / 20.53, 73.18 Dharampur is a city and a municipality in Valsad district in the state of Gujarat, India.

[edit] Geography

Dharampur is located at 20.53° N 73.18° E.[1] It has an average elevation of 74 metres (242 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Dharampur had a population of 19,932. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Dharampur has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73% and, female literacy is 60%. In Dharampur, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[uncited] It has a science academy and has got an ongoing exhibition of science projects. Students from Gujarat would be benefited by visiting the place.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dharampur
  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.
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