Unjha

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Unjha | type = city | latd = 23.8 | longd = 72.4
locator_position = right | state_name = Gujarat
district = Mehsana
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altitude = 111
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 53,868| population_density =
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area_telephone = |02767postal_code = |384170vehicle_code_range =
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Unjha is a city and a municipality in Mehsana district in the Indian state of Gujarat.

Geography

Unjha is located at coord|23.8|N|72.4|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/9/Unjha.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Unjha] ] It has an average elevation of 111 metres (364 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Unjha had a population of 53,868. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Unjha has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 65%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 73%. In Unjha, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.Unjha is known for its world famous cumin-seed and ispaghula market. The main temple of shri Umia mata is situated in Unjha. Old Believes that Umiyama is the One of the Avatar of Goddess Parvati. This temple is very important for "Kadva Patel" community as Umiyama is their community's goddess.

The average income of population living here is very high compare to national average because of trading business of Jira located here.

Narayanbhai Lalludas is a local MLA from BJP party, who has been elected in 2007 VidhanSabha election.

FactsWorld famous musician and sarod player Vasant Rai's family is from Unjha. There is a music school commemorating his memory in Unjha

References

[http://www.mccormick.com/content.cfm?ID=10940 Unjha in the spice trade.]