Ahmedabad Cantonment

Coordinates: 23°02′52″N 72°36′36″E / 23.04768°N 72.609871°E / 23.04768; 72.609871
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Ahmedabad Cantonment
City
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Websitegujaratindia.com

Ahmedabad Cantonment is situated between Ahmedabad city and Gandhinagar in the state of Gujarat in India.[1]

History

The cantonment site was chosen by Sir J. Malcolm in 1830[2] and established in 1833.[3]

Demographics

As of 2011 India census,[4] Ahmedabad Cantonment had a population of 14,345. Ahmedabad Cantonment has an average literacy rate of 81%.

References

  1. ^ "Directorate General Defence Estates". Retrieved 10 March 2016.
  2. ^ Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Ahmedabad. Government Central Press. 1879. p. 284.
  3. ^ "Jalandhar". Directorate General Defence Estates.
  4. ^ "city map". Census Commission of India. Retrieved 20 May 2021.