- Paddhari
Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Paddhari | type = city | latd = 22.43 | longd = 70.6
locator_position = right | state_name = Gujarat
district = Rajkot
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altitude = 62
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 9225| population_density =
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footnotes =Paddhari is a
census town inRajkot district in theIndia n state ofGujarat .Geography
Paddhari is located at coord|22.43|N|70.6|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/9/Paddhari.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Paddhari] ] . It has an average elevation of 62
metre s (203 feet).Demographics
As of 2001 Indiacensus [GR|India] , Paddhari had a population of 9225. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Paddhari has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 59%. In Paddhari, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.Famous People
* Late Shri
Harilal Upadhyay was a GreatGujarati author , who have presented theGujarati Literature with more than a 100 books. He was also a well knownPoet and award winnerastrologist . Further details can be found at [http://www.harilalupadhyay.org Online Tribute To Great Gujarati Author] .
* Late Shri Revashankarbhai Trivedi was a Greatastrologist who have been awarded from Dr. Zakir Hussain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr_Zakir_Hussain] president of india at that time. He have started Smt. Maniben Nityakarm Sankrit Pathshala, which is running successfully since more than 75 years in Paddhari. Further details about him is found at http://www.articlesbase.com/astrology-articles/shashtri-shri-revashankarbhai-trivedi-322177.html
* Shri Dipchandbhai Gardi, is well known for his social work and uncounted donations he have made. There are a lot of schools have founded by his donations and so with other religious and social institution and works. An informative detailed page about him is found at http://saurashtrauniversity.edu/administrative_dept/the_great_philinthropist.htmReferences
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