Meghraj

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?Meghraj Gujarat • India
Meghraj
Coordinates: 23°30′N 73°30′E / 23.5, 73.5
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 178 m (584 ft)
District(s)	Sabarkantha
Population	9,891 (2001)

Coordinates: 23°30′N 73°30′E / 23.5, 73.5 Meghraj is a census town in Sabarkantha district in the Indian state of Gujarat.

[edit] Geography

Meghraj is located at 23.5° N 73.5° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 178 metres (583 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^[2], Meghraj had a population of 9891. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Meghraj has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 65%. In Meghraj, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Name of city comes from temple of Hindu relogios goddess Meghai Mata. Temple of Meghai Mata is situated little far away from Meghraj. Near Meghraj Vatrak River is flowing.

Visiting Place of Meghraj is Gayatri Temple, Hanuman Temple, Gheli Mata Temple, Ambe Mata Temple & Mahadev Temple.

[edit] References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Meghraj
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.