Keshod

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native_name = Keshod | type = city | latd = 21.3 | longd = 70.25
locator_position = right | state_name = Gujarat
district = Junagadh
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altitude = 42
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 63,253| population_density =
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Keshod is a city and a municipality in Junagadh district in the Indian state of Gujarat.

Geography

Keshod is located at coord|21.3|N|70.25|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/9/Keshod.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Keshod] ] . It has an average elevation of 42 metres (137 feet).keshod has an airport.Late Shri Sejabhai Bhayabhai Karamta former president of Keshod Nagar Palika gave great contribution in development of the town during 1980s.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Keshod had a population of 63,253. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Keshod has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 66%. In Keshod, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Development of this city is very fast in terms of population, art, infrastructures, education and cultural change.

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