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| Keshod | |
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| Coordinates | 21°18′N 70°15′E / 21.3°N 70.25°ECoordinates: 21°18′N 70°15′E / 21.3°N 70.25°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District(s) | Junagadh |
| Population | 63,253 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
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• 42 metres (138 ft) |
Keshod is a city and a municipality in Junagadh district in the Indian state of Gujarat.
[edit] Infrastructure
Development of this city is very fast in terms of population, art, infrastructures, education and cultural change.[citation needed] The Nawab of Junagadh[which?] had built one mahal in Keshod for passing winter in to this city. Nowadays this mahal is converted into Government L.K. Highschool, the oldest highschool of Keshod.
Keshod has the only airport of the Junagadh district, which was historically used by Nawab of Junagadh Muhammad Mahabat Khanji III while escaping to Pakistan.
Keshod have a very old railway station.
[edit] Terrain
Keshod's landscape is mostly dry. It is 45 kilometres from the sea. During the monsoon months it ofen rains heavy in and around Keshod but the souring heat means that for a lot of the year there are problems with receiving running water. Farming is the largest employer with ground nut being the most popular crop grown. Keshod have a place like Akshaygadh, Which is only place for time pass on weekends.
[edit] Demographics
Keshod is mostly inhabited by Hindus. About 10% is Muslim.
