Dhanera is a city in Banaskantha district in the northern part of the state of Gujarat, India.

Dhanera
city
Dhanera is located in Gujarat
Dhanera
Dhanera
Location in Gujarat, India
Dhanera is located in India
Dhanera
Dhanera
Dhanera (India)
Coordinates: 24°31′N 72°01′E / 24.52°N 72.02°E / 24.52; 72.02
india India
StateGujarat
DistrictBanaskantha
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • BodyCongress
Area
 • Total16 km2 (6 sq mi)
Elevation
128 m (420 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total37,893
 • Density2,400/km2 (6,100/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialGujarati
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationGJ08
Websitebanaskantha.nic.in

Geography edit

Dhanera is located at 24°31′N 72°01′E / 24.52°N 72.02°E / 24.52; 72.02.[1] It has an average elevation of 128 metres (420 ft).

Demographics edit

As of 2001 Indian census,[2] Dhanera had a population of 22,183. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Dhanera has an average literacy rate of 55%, lower than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is 67% and, female literacy is 42%. In Dhanera, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References edit

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dhanera
  2. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.