Veraval
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Veraval is a city and the headquarters of Gir Somnath district in the Indian state of Gujarat. Somnath temple, a place of pilgrimage due to its importance as Jyotirlinga site dedicated to Lord Shiva, is located here. It is also known for the hub of fishing industries in India.
This article is about a city in Gujarat, India. For the Hindustani raga, see Bilaval.
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Veraval | |
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City | |
Coordinates: 20°54′57.2″N 70°21′46.4″E | |
Country | India |
State | Gujarat |
Region | Saurashtra |
District | Gir Somnath |
Government | |
• Type | Municipal Council |
• Body | Somnath Municipal Council |
• President | Piyush Fofandi (BJP) |
Area | |
• Total | 39.95 km2 (15.42 sq mi) |
Elevation | 18.62 m (61.09 ft) |
Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 185,797 |
• Density | 4,700/km2 (12,000/sq mi) |
Demonym | Veravali |
Languages | |
• Official | Gujarati |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 362265 - 69 |
Area code | +912876xxxxxx |
Vehicle registration | GJ-32 |
Sex ratio | 965/1000 (♀/♂) |
Literacy rate | 76.49% |
Website | Somanth Municipal Council |
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