Ajol
Ajol is a village in Mansa Taluka of Gandhinagar district, Gujarat, India. It is well known for its silk weaving.[1]
Ajol ગુજરાતી | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Ajol Location in Gujarat, India  Ajol Ajol (India) | |
| Coordinates: 23.487641°N 72.689025°E | |
| Country |  |
| State | Gujarat |
| District | Gandhinagar |
| Population | |
| • Total | 5,844 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Gujarati, Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | |
| Vehicle registration | GJ |
| Website | gujaratindia |
Demographics
As of the 2001 India census, Ajol had a population of 5,844. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Ajol has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 90%, and female literacy is 73%. In Ajol, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Places of interest
Boria Mahadev temple is popular followers. Swami Sadashiv Saraswati lived here for long time. It is believed that he participated in Indian rebellion of 1857. He died here on Kartik Sud 10, Samvat 1999 (1938 AD).[1]
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References
- S. B. Rajyagor, ed. (1975). Gujarat State Gazetteers: Mehsana District. Gujarat State Gazetteers. 5. Directorate of Government Print., Stationery and Publications, Government of Gujarat. pp. 782–783.
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