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Dhanera

Coordinates: 24°31′N 72°01′E / 24.52°N 72.02°E / 24.52; 72.02
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Dhanera
city
Dhanera is located in Gujarat
Dhanera
Dhanera
Location in Gujarat, 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
 • Total
22 km2 (8 sq mi)
Elevation
128 m (420 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
37,893
 • Density1,700/km2 (4,500/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialGujarati
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationGJ08
Websitebanaskantha.nic.in

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

Geography

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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

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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

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  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.