Ahmedabad Cantonment
| Ahmedabad Cantonment | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Ahmedabad Cantonment Location in Gujarat, India | |
| Coordinates: 23°02′52″N 72°36′36″E / 23.04768°N 72.609871°ECoordinates: 23°02′52″N 72°36′36″E / 23.04768°N 72.609871°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District | Ahmedabad |
| Founded by | Sir J. Malcolm |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 14,713 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Gujarati, Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Ahmedabad Cantonment is situated between Ahmedabad city and Gandhinagar in the state of Gujarat in India.[1]
History
The cantonment site was chosen by Sir J. Malcolm in 1830.[2]
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[3] Ahmedabad Cantonment had a population of 14,713. Males constitute 60% of the population and females 40%. Ahmedabad Cantonment has an average literacy rate of 81%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 65% of the males and 35% of females literate. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
References
- ↑ For this paragraph please refer to http://www.dgde.gov.in/?q=cantonments/web/632
- ↑ Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Ahmedabad. Government Central Press. 1879. p. 284.
- ↑ "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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