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Mahuva
Madhumati | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Mahuva Location in Gujarat, India  Mahuva Location in India | |
| Coordinates: 21°05′00″N 71°48′00″E / 21.0833°N 71.8000°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District | Bhavnagar |
| Government | |
| • Body | Mahuva Nagarpalika |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.07 km2 (2.73 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 128 m (420 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 98,519 |
| • Estimate (2021) | 120,685 |
| • Density | 14,000/km2 (36,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Gujarati, Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 364290 |
| Telephone code | (02844) |
| Vehicle registration | GJ-4 |
Mahuva is a town and taluka of Bhavnagar District, in the state of Gujarat, India. Located on the coast of the Arabian Sea, Mahuva is known for its mild weather and green, lush surroundings, including many coconut tree plantations. The town is a part of the Saurashtra region and is known as the Kashmir of Saurashtra.[1] Mahuva is also known for wooden toys, raw onions, groundnuts, and a local variety of mango called the Jamadar. The region is home to a thriving agribusiness industry, particularly enterprises that dehydrate vegetables such as garlic and onions for use in processed foods.
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