Ahmedabad Cantonment | |
|---|---|
City | |
  Ahmedabad Cantonment Location in Gujarat, India  Ahmedabad Cantonment Ahmedabad Cantonment (Gujarat)  Ahmedabad Cantonment Ahmedabad Cantonment (India) | |
| Coordinates: 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 (2011) | |
| • Total | 14,345 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Gujarati, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | GJ |
| Website | gujaratindia |
Ahmedabad Cantonment is situated between Ahmedabad city and Gandhinagar in the state of Gujarat in India.[1]
History
The cantonment site was chosen by Sir J. Malcolm in 1830[2] and established in 1833.[3]
Demographics
As of 2011 India census,[4] Ahmedabad Cantonment had a population of 14,345. Ahmedabad Cantonment has an average literacy rate of 81%.
References
- ↑ "Directorate General Defence Estates". Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ↑ Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Ahmedabad. Government Central Press. 1879. p. 284.
- ↑ "Jalandhar". Directorate General Defence Estates.
- ↑ "city map". Census Commission of India. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
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