Veraval

Veraval
City
Veraval is located in Gujarat
Veraval
Veraval
Veraval (Gujarat)
Veraval is located in India
Veraval
Veraval
Veraval (India)
Coordinates: 20°54′57.2″N 70°21′46.4″E / 20.915889°N 70.362889°E / 20.915889; 70.362889[1]
Country India
State Gujarat
RegionSaurashtra
DistrictGir Somnath
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Council
 • BodySomnath Municipal Council
 • PresidentPiyush Fofandi (BJP)
Area
 • Total
39.95 km2 (15.42 sq mi)
Elevation
18.62 m (61.09 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total
185,797
 • Density4,700/km2 (12,000/sq mi)
DemonymVeravali
Languages
 • Official
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PINs
362265–362269
Area code+912876xxxxxx
Vehicle registrationGJ-32
Sex ratio965/1000 (/)
Literacy rate76.49%
WebsiteSomanth 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.

  1. ^ "Cities having population 1 lakh and above, Census 2011" (PDF). Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 6 June 2018.