Kalavad
City in Gujarat, India
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[2]Kalavad is a city and a municipality in Jamnagar district in the Indian state of Gujarat. Kalavad is known for Shitla Mataji Temple. The Pin Code of Kalavad is 361160.
Kalavad | |
|---|---|
City | |
| Nickname: Kalavad(Shitla) | |
| Coordinates: 22.22°N 70.38°E | |
| Country | |
| State | Gujarat |
| District | Jamnagar |
| Elevation | 87 m (285 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 24,857 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Gujarati, Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postal code | 361160 |
| Vehicle registration | GJ-10 |
| Website | gujaratindia |
Geography
Kalavad is located at 22.22°N 70.38°E.[3] It has an average elevation of 87 metres (285 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[4] Kalavad had a population of 24,857. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Kalavad has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 63%. In Kalavad, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Transport
National Highway 927D connects Kalavad with Dhoraji and Jamnagar.[5]