Bhanvad

Bhanvad
city
Bhanvad Location in Gujarat, India
Coordinates: 21°56′N 69°47′E / 21.93°N 69.78°E / 21.93; 69.78Coordinates: 21°56′N 69°47′E / 21.93°N 69.78°E / 21.93; 69.78
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
Lok Sabha constituency	Jamnagar
Vidhan Sabha constituency	Khambhalia

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 / 21.93; 69.78.^[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 06 km from Bhanvad.

Education

Bhanvad has one ITI and several private and government schools and one arts and commerce college.

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