Kamrej

Suburb in Surat, Gujarat, India
21°08′11″N 72°57′26″E / 21.13637°N 72.95718°E / 21.13637; 72.95718Country IndiaStateGujaratCitySuratArea
 • Total3 km2 (1 sq mi)Population
 (2001)
 • Total12,746 • Density4,200/km2 (11,000/sq mi)Languages
 • OfficialGujarati, HindiTime zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)Vehicle registrationGJ 05Websitegujaratindia.com

Kamrej is a Satellite Town of Surat City in Surat district in the state of Gujarat, India. Kamrej is a toll collection center on National Highway 8 from Mumbai to Delhi. Its location makes it known for fast food and dinners.

Demographics

As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Kamrej had a population of 12,746. Males constitute 57% of the population and females 43%. Kamrej has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 78% and female literacy of 62%. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Notable People

  • Praful Pansheriya - Education Minister of Gujarat.
  • Yash Shah - Indian Yogi & Contortionist. [2]

References

  1. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  2. ^ "India's 18-year-old 'rubber man' can twist his head 180 degrees".

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