Bagasara

Bagasara
Bagasara

Location in Amreli, Gujarat, India

Coordinates: 21°29′00″N 70°57′00″E / 21.483333°N 70.95°ECoordinates: 21°29′00″N 70°57′00″E / 21.483333°N 70.95°E
Country  India
State Gujarat
District Amreli
Population (2001)
  Total 31,789
Languages
  Official Gujarati, Hindi, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Website www.MyVillageMavjinjava.com

Bagasara is a city and a municipality in Amreli district in the state of Gujarat, India. It is famous as birthplace of renowned poet and freedom fighter Zaverchand Meghani and famous magician K Lal from Mavjinjava village.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Bagasara had a population of 31,789. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Bagasara has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 56% of the males and 44% of females literate. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Its history shows that in the olden days, it was known as a Pith meaning a big trading centre. It was famous for Gold Plated Jewellery and Ari Bharat industries. It has given to the world two great personalities. First is National Poet Zaverchand Meghani and second is international magician K Lal . The great singer of Gujarat Mr. Praful Dave also hails from Hadala (Sorath), Ta: Bagasara. Bagasara It was famous for Imitation Gold Plated Jewellery and Ari Bharat industries.

Villages

The Bagasara taluka comprises 31 villages.

Famous people

Places

References

  1. "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.

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