Kheralu
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| Coordinates | 23°53′N 72°37′E / 23.88°N 72.62°ECoordinates: 23°53′N 72°37′E / 23.88°N 72.62°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District(s) | Mehsana |
| Population | 20,143 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
• 149 metres (489 ft) |
Kheralu is a city and a municipality in Mehsana district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is a little north of Mahesana Proper town and it is approximately half the size of Mahesana.
[edit] Geography
Kheralu is located at 23°53′N 72°37′E / 23.88°N 72.62°E[1]. It has an average elevation of 149 metres (488 feet). It also is a town but it is still considered a village because of its lack of representation across India. It is the second largest town in its district after Mehsana proper town. It used to have a fascinating river nearby but it is very dry due to global warming.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census[2], Kheralu had a population of 20,143. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Kheralu has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 59%. In Kheralu, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kheralu
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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