Kamrej
Suburb in Surat, Gujarat, India
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Kamrej is a Satellite Town of Surat City in Surat district in the state of Gujarat, India. Kamrej is a toll collection center on National Highway 8 from Mumbai to Delhi. Its location makes it known for fast food and dinners.
Kamrej | |
|---|---|
Suburb | |
  Kamrej Location in Gujarat, India  Kamrej Kamrej (India) | |
| Coordinates: 21.13637°N 72.95718°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Gujarat |
| City | Surat |
| Area | |
• Total | 3 km2 (1.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 12,746 |
| • Density | 4,200/km2 (11,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Gujarati, Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | GJ 05 |
| Website | gujaratindia |
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Kamrej had a population of 12,746. Males constitute 57% of the population and females 43%. Kamrej 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%. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Notable people
- Praful Pansheriya - Education Minister of Gujarat.
- Yash Shah - Indian Yogi & Contortionist. [2]
