Lathi, Gujarat

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Gujarat • India
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Location of Lathi
 Lathi 
Coordinates: 21°43′N 71°23′E / 21.72, 71.38
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 141 m (463 ft)
District(s) Amreli
Population 20,964 (2001)

Coordinates: 21°43′N 71°23′E / 21.72, 71.38 Lathi is a city and a municipality in Amreli district in the Indian state of Gujarat.

[edit] Geography

Lathi is located at 21.72° N 71.38° E.[1] It has an average elevation of 141 metres (462 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Lathi had a population of 20,964. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Lathi has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 71%, and female literacy is 55%. In Lathi, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

One of the last princely rulers of Lathi was Surjeetshighji Gohil who was a well known poet and wrote in the native language Gujarati. He used the name 'Kalapi' in his writings. His work 'Kalapi no Kekarov' in Gujarati is available today which contains most of his poetry.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Lathi
  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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