Veraval

Veraval
City
Veraval is located in Gujarat
Veraval
Veraval
Veraval (Gujarat)
Veraval is located in India
Veraval
Veraval
Veraval (India)
Coordinates: 20°54′57.2″N 70°21′46.4″E / 20.915889°N 70.362889°E / 20.915889; 70.362889[1]
Country India
State Gujarat
RegionSaurashtra
DistrictGir Somnath
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Council
 • BodySomnath Municipal Council
 • PresidentPiyush Fofandi (BJP)
Area
 • Total39.95 km2 (15.42 sq mi)
Elevation
18.62 m (61.09 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total185,797
 • Density4,700/km2 (12,000/sq mi)
DemonymVeravali
Languages
 • OfficialGujarati
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
362265 - 69
Area code+912876xxxxxx
Vehicle registrationGJ-32
Sex ratio965/1000 (/)
Literacy rate76.49%
WebsiteSomanth Municipal Council

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.

  1. ^ "Cities having population 1 lakh and above, Census 2011" (PDF). Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 6 June 2018.

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