Dhrol

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  ?Dhrol
Gujarat • India
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Location of Dhrol
 Dhrol 
Coordinates: 22°34′N 70°25′E / 22.57, 70.42
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 26 m (85 ft)
District(s) Jamnagar
Population 23,618 (2001)

Coordinates: 22°34′N 70°25′E / 22.57, 70.42 Dhrol is a city and a municipality in Jamnagar district in the state of Gujarat, India.

[edit] Geography

Dhrol is located at 22.57° N 70.42° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 26 metres (85 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census[2], Dhrol had a population of 23,618. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Dhrol has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74% and, female literacy is 64%. In Dhrol, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dhrol
  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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