Bhanvad
| Bhanvad | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Bhanvad | |
| Coordinates: 21°56′N 69°47′E / 21.93°N 69.78°ECoordinates: 21°56′N 69°47′E / 21.93°N 69.78°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District | Devbhoomi Dwarka district |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 19,709 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Gujarati, Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 360 510 |
Bhanvad is a city and a municipality in Devbhoomi Dwarka district in the state of Gujarat, India.
Geography
Bhanvad is located at 21°56′N 69°47′E / 21.93°N 69.78°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 57 metres (187 ft).
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Bhanvad had a population of 19,709. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Bhanvad has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 76% and female literacy of 60%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
History
Bhanvad is named after Jethwa ruler Rana Bhanji, who founded this place, when the Ghumli was sacked in 1313 AD. Ghumli which was once the capital of Jethwa dynasty and at present is an archeological site of interest is located some 40 km from Bhanvad.
Education
Bhanvad has one ITI and several private and government schools and one arts and commerce college.
References
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bhanvad
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.