Gohad
Gohad
Gohud | |
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  Gohad Location in Madhya Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 26°26′N 78°26′E / 26.43°N 78.44°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Bhind |
| Elevation | 159 m (522 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 45,194 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Gohad is a city and a municipality in Bhind district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. A town of historical importance it is situated close to the city of Gwalior. The Gohad Fort is located here.
Geography
[edit]Gohad has an average elevation of 159 metres (521 feet). It is drained by Vaisali River which is a tributary of Sindh River and originate from Behat village in Gwalior region. Rural nallahs and Morar river (Kalpi River) are catchments of Vaisali River.
It features a high standing Gohad Dam which holds a fascinating view during Monsoon. The water of Gohad dam is supplied to Gohad town for drinking purpose.
Climate of Gohad is characterized by dryness except during south-west monsoon. It's is counted as most dry place in Madhya Pradesh.
Demographics
[edit]As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Gohad had a population of 45,194. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Gohad has an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 68%, and female literacy is 44%. In Gohad, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "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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