Abrama
Abrama is a census town in Valsad district in the Indian state of Gujarat.
Abrama Khara Abrama | |
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Town | |
  Abrama Location in Gujarat, India  Abrama Abrama (India) | |
| Coordinates: 20.58341°N 72.94231°E | |
| Country |  |
| State | Gujarat |
| District | Valsad |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 21,035 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Gujarati, Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | GJ |
| Website | gujaratindia |
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Abrama had a population of 21,035. Males constituted 53% of the population and females 47%. The average literacy rate was 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 57% of the males and 43% of females literate. 12% of the population was under 6 years of age.[1]
Abrama is centre of many surrounding villages. There is one primary school and one high school with agriculture and technical departments. Abrama was known for its sea salt beds, with many people working in natural sea salt production.
References
- "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.
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