Chhaya, India
| Chhaya | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Chhaya Location in Gujarat, India | |
| Coordinates: 21°39′09″N 69°40′29″E / 21.65252°N 69.67465°ECoordinates: 21°39′09″N 69°40′29″E / 21.65252°N 69.67465°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District | Porbandar |
| Taluka | Porbandar |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 38,525 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Gujarati, Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Vehicle registration | GJ-25 |
Chhaya is a city and a municipality in Porbandar district and Porbandar Taluka in the state of Gujarat, India.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] Chhaya had a population of 38,525. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Chhaya has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 78% and female literacy of 62%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Jethwas are from chhaya village.
Sub-part of Porbandar
Now Chhaya is the sub-part of Porbandar city. The Chhaya Municipality has so much new civilized area of Porbandar city.
Main-attraction
The traditional Garba is organized here from monarchy period in Darbargadh area. Only traditional musical instruments and lyrics are used, no DJ.
References
- ↑ "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.