Vyara
| Vyara વ્યારા | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Vyara | |
| Coordinates: 21°07′N 73°24′E / 21.12°N 73.4°ECoordinates: 21°07′N 73°24′E / 21.12°N 73.4°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District | Tapi |
| Elevation | 69 m (226 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 36,213 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Gujarati, Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Vyara is a town and the district headquarters of the Tapi district in the Indian state of Gujarat.
Geography
Vyara is located at 21°07′N 73°24′E / 21.12°N 73.4°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 69 metres (226 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Vyara had a population of 36,213. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Vyara has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 69%. In Vyara, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
History
Vyara town was ruled by Gaekwads of the Princely State of Baroda during 1721 until 1949 when it joined the Indian union, the region also lied under Princely State of Bansda during its reign in 1781 and was acceded to India on 10 June 1948. Vyara is also the birthplace of Amarsingh Chaudhry (died 2003), the ex-Chief Minister of Gujarat State.
Tapi District consists of the five Talukas of Songadh, Valod, Vyara, Ucchal, Nizar.
References
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Vyara
- ↑ "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.