Veraval
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.
Veraval | |
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City | |
Veraval Veraval (Gujarat) Veraval Veraval (India) | |
| 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) | |
| • 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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