Gandevi is a City and a Municipality in Navsari district in the state of Gujarat, India.

Gandevi
City
Gandevi is located in Gujarat
Gandevi
Gandevi
Location in Gujarat, India
Gandevi is located in India
Gandevi
Gandevi
Gandevi (India)
Coordinates: 20°49′N 72°59′E / 20.82°N 72.98°E / 20.82; 72.98
Country India
StateGujarat
DistrictNavsari
Area
 • Total8 km2 (3 sq mi)
Elevation
9 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total15,843
 • Density2,000/km2 (5,100/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialGujarati, Hindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
396360
Telephone code91 2634
Vehicle registrationGJ
Sex ratio1:1 /
Websitegujaratindia.com

The city has a special place in Shivaji Maharaj's 1st Surat campaign, Battle of Surat

Demographics

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As of 2001 India census,[1] Gandevi had a total population of 15,865 in 3,243 households with an even sex ratio. Gandevi has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is around 81%, and female literacy is around 72%. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References

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  1. ^ "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.