Dharampur, Gujarat

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native_name = Dharampur | type = city | latd = 20.53 | longd = 73.18
locator_position = right | state_name = Gujarat
district = Valsad
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altitude = 74
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 19,932| population_density =
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Dharampur is a city and a municipality in Valsad district in the state of Gujarat, India.

Geography

Dharampur is located at coord|20.53|N|73.18|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/9/Dharampur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dharampur] ] It has an average elevation of 74 metres (242 feet).DHARAMPUR is the small and beautiful town situated at just far away frm valsad which is created in 1262 as RAMNAGAR and first king of this state was maharana RAMSINH.U can see the enterance of dharampur town in picture which is ericted in commemoration of maharana VIJAYDEVJI selected as the king on 2nd march 1921."DHARAMPUR" name is given by "DHARAMDEV"in 1766 as capital of ramnagar. before its name was "mandvengan town". so many beautiful mountains are here just like "WHILSON HILLS"which name is given by maharana VIJAYDEVJI when he invited Gvnr of Mum. Sir Lesli Wilson in 29th jan 1928 to visit this hill to develop. "The Lady Wilson Musium",SADGURUDHAM barumal.. also so many ancient king palace's ,forts,temples ,one of the famous science center of gujrat ......

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Dharampur had a population of 19,932. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Dharampur has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73% and, female literacy is 60%. In Dharampur, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[uncited] It has a science academy and has got an ongoing exhibition of science projects. Students from Gujarat would be benefited by visiting the place.In The Serene Setting Of Sahyadri Foothills Dharampur is situated on the banks of the Swargavahini River and is surrounded by the Sahyadri mountain range on east, west and south sides. Due to its location, the town enjoys a very pleasant climate, throughout the year. Dharampur, situated in south Gujarat, was a capital of the former princely State of Dharampur. Originally, it was known as Ramnagar. The present day Dharampur dates back to 1764 AD and was founded by King Dharmdevji. The descendants of the Sisodia Rajputs of Chittor ruled history Dharampur. After the fall of the Delhi Sultanate in south Gujarat, the State of Dharampur flourished and gained a very significant and powerful position by controlling at least seven strategic forts in the region.

Ashish Birendra Sharma the developer of Wilson Highland on Wilson hill which is 24 km from DHARAMPUR it is a beautiful platform at a height of 2500 ft above the sea level it is a best place for adventure activity like Trekking , Hikking, Rock climbing, Rappling, Paragliding etc very shortly Ashish sharma is going to start a WILSON HIGHLAND ADVENTURE CLUB with the help of state government and will be coming up with the activities mentioned above and will soon be offering packages to schools and collages of Gujarat and other states.