Guhagar

Guhagar

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Guhagar | type = town | latd = 17.47 | longd = 73.2
locator_position = right | state_name = Maharashtra
district = Ratnagiri
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leader_name =
altitude = 10
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 3205| population_density =
area_magnitude= sq. km
area_total =
area_telephone =02359
postal_code =415703
vehicle_code_range =MH-08
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Guhagar is a census town in Ratnagiri district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The town is known for its virgin beach, coir items, coconuts, and betel nuts. The nearest city and railhead is Chiplun, about convert|44|km|mi|0 away. The economy of Guhagar boomed after the Dabhol Power Project, a few kilometres north was commissioned in the early 1990s. Hotels sprung up and residents were given well-paid jobs. After the collapse of the project in the late 1990s, most of the townfolk were rendered jobless.

Geography

Guhagar is located at coord|17.47|N|73.2|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/16/Guhagar.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Guhagar] ] . It has an average elevation of 10 metres (33 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Guhagar had a population of 3205. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Guhagar has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 86%, and female literacy is 78%. In Guhagar, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Photographs

Pics by Chandrahas

http://picasaweb.google.com/chandrahas.dabke/DapoliGuhagarGanpatipuleChiplun690308

Pics by Ashish Kesarkar

http://picasaweb.google.com/ashxos

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