Damnagar
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Damnagar | |
|---|---|
Census town | |
  Damnagar Location in Gujarat, India  Damnagar Damnagar (India) | |
| Coordinates: 21°42′N 71°31′E / 21.7°N 71.52°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District | Amreli |
| Elevation | 136 m (446 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 16,714 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Gujarati, Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| 365220 | 365220 |
| Vehicle registration | GJ |
| Website | gujaratindia |
Damnagar is a census town in Amreli district in the state of Gujarat, India.
Damnagar is located at 21°42′N 71°31′E / 21.7°N 71.52°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 136 metres (446 feet). There are many wells and irrigated fields around Dámnagar but there is no major river in the town.
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Damnagar had a population of 16,714. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Damnagar has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73% and, female literacy is 59%. In Damnagar, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.there are many oil mils in past.
Kunbis and Kolis formed the major population.
Temples
Damnagar has many temples. Kumbhnath and Vaijnath Temples in Damnagar are very peaceful and frequently visited by people from nearby villages. Kumbhnath temple located at the bank of a lake. the lake is huge near about 100 acres.
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