Ahmedabad Cantonment
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Ahmedabad Cantonment | |
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City | |
Coordinates: 23°02′52″N 72°36′36″E / 23.04768°N 72.609871°E | |
Country | India |
State | Gujarat |
District | Ahmedabad |
Founded by | Sir J. Malcolm |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 14,345 |
Languages | |
• Official | Gujarati, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Vehicle registration | GJ |
Website | gujaratindia |
Ahmedabad Cantonment is situated between Ahmedabad city and Gandhinagar in the state of Gujarat in India.[1]
History
The cantonment site was chosen by Sir J. Malcolm in 1830[2] and established in 1833.[3]
Demographics
As of 2011[update] India census,[4] Ahmedabad Cantonment had a population of 14,345. Ahmedabad Cantonment has an average literacy rate of 81%.
References
- ^ "Directorate General Defence Estates". Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Ahmedabad. Government Central Press. 1879. p. 284.
- ^ "Jalandhar". Directorate General Defence Estates.
- ^ "city map". Census Commission of India. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
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