Veraval | |
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City | |
Veraval (Gujarat) | |
Coordinates: 20°54′57.2″N 70°21′46.4″E / 20.915889°N 70.362889°E[1] | |
Country | India |
State | Gujarat |
Region | Saurashtra |
District | Gir Somnath |
Government | |
• Type | Municipal Council |
• Body | Somnath Municipal Council |
• President | Piyush Fofandi (BJP) |
Area | |
• Total | 39.95 km2 (15.42 sq mi) |
Elevation | 18.62 m (61.09 ft) |
Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 185,797 |
• Density | 4,700/km2 (12,000/sq mi) |
Demonym | Veravali |
Languages | |
• Official | |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PINs | 362265–362269 |
Area code | +912876xxxxxx |
Vehicle registration | GJ-32 |
Sex ratio | 965/1000 (♀/♂) |
Literacy rate | 76.49% |
Website | Somanth Municipal Council |
Veraval is a city and the headquarters of Gir Somnath district in the Indian state of Gujarat. Somnath temple, a place of pilgrimage due to its importance as Jyotirlinga site dedicated to Hindu deity Shiva, is located here. It is also known for the hub of fishing industries in India.