Abrama

Abrama is a census town in navsari district in the Indian state of Gujarat.

Abrama
Khara Abrama
Town
Abrama is located in Gujarat
Abrama
Abrama
Location in Gujarat, India
Abrama is located in India
Abrama
Abrama
Abrama (India)
Coordinates: 20.58341°N 72.94231°E / 20.58341; 72.94231
Country India
StateGujarat
DistrictValsad
Population
 (2001)
  Total21,035
Languages
  OfficialGujarati, Hindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationGJ
Websitegujaratindia.com

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, one high school with agriculture and technical departments and one engineering college. Abrama was known for its sea salt beds, with many people working in natural sea salt production. Abrama is very strong farming and agriculture. It produces verities of mangos, chickoo(Sapota), rise, sugarcanes and vegetables.

References

  1. "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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