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Gohad

Coordinates: 26°26′N 78°26′E / 26.43°N 78.44°E / 26.43; 78.44
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Gohad
Gohud
Municipality
Gohad is located in Madhya Pradesh
Gohad
Gohad
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 26°26′N 78°26′E / 26.43°N 78.44°E / 26.43; 78.44
Country India
StateMadhya Pradesh
DistrictBhind
Elevation
159 m (522 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total
45,194
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+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

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Gohad has an average elevation of 159 metres (521 feet).

Demographics

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As of 2001 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

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References

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  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.