Ahmedabad Cantonment | |
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city | |
Location in Gujarat, India | |
Coordinates: 23°02′52″N 72°36′36″E / 23.04768°N 72.609871°ECoordinates: 23°02′52″N 72°36′36″E / 23.04768°N 72.609871°E | |
Country | India |
State | Gujarat |
District | Ahmedabad |
Founded by | Sir J. Malcolm |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 14,713 |
Languages | |
• Official | Gujarati, Hindi |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Vehicle registration | GJ |
Website | gujaratindia |
Ahmedabad Cantonment is situated between Ahmedabad city and Gandhinagar in the state of Gujarat in India.
The cantonment site was chosen by Sir J. Malcolm in 1830.
As of 2001[update] India census, Ahmedabad Cantonment had a population of 14,713. Males constitute 60% of the population and females 40%. Ahmedabad Cantonment has an average literacy rate of 81%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 65% of the males and 35% of females literate. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.