Ahmedabad Cantonment
Ahmedabad Cantonment is situated between Ahmedabad city and Gandhinagar in the state of Gujarat in India.[1]
Ahmedabad Cantonment | |
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city | |
  Ahmedabad Cantonment Location in Gujarat, India  Ahmedabad Cantonment Ahmedabad Cantonment (India) | |
| Coordinates: 23.04768°N 72.609871°E | |
| Country |  |
| State | Gujarat |
| District | Ahmedabad |
| Founded by | Sir J. Malcolm |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 14,713 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Gujarati, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | GJ |
| Website | gujaratindia |
History
The cantonment site was chosen by Sir J. Malcolm in 1830.[2]
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[3] Ahmedabad Cantonment had a population of 14,713. Males constitute 60% of the population and females 40%. Ahmedabad Cantonment has an average literacy rate of 81%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 65% of the males and 35% of females literate. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
References
- "Directorate General Defence Estates". Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Ahmedabad. Government Central Press. 1879. p. 284.
- "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.
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