Mangrol, Gujarat
Mangrol | |
|---|---|
city | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District | Junagadh |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 55,094 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Gujarati, Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Mangrol is a city and a municipality in Junagadh district in the Indian state of Gujarat.
Geography
Mangrol is located at 21°07′N 70°07′E / 21.12°N 70.12°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 18 metres (59 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Mangrol had a population of 55,094. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Mangrol has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 48%. In Mangrol, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Educational institutes
- Tirupati higher secondary school
The school has an excellent past, present and future.The school Pariwar is working hard to build the brilliant career of each students. "Service to the nation" is the motto of the institute. ---Utkarshgajera333 (talk) 07:55, 31 March 2014 (UTC) UTkar$H GaJeRa
Fishing industry
Mangrol is an important harbour as far as the fish industry is considered. There are many fisheries located here and it exports to many European nations. The fishermen of Mangrol are infamous for being caught many-a-times by the Pakistan Coast Guard for entering their naval territories in search of fish.
References
The coastal line of Mangrol is very much suitable for the establishment of cement factory and longest sea coast for creation of "Jetty". Mangrol too is wel known for coconuts. As the are being exported on large scale.
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