- Thangadh
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state_name = Gujarat
district = Surendranagar
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population_total = 36,877| population_density =
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footnotes =Thangadh is an industrial town and a
municipality located southwest ofSurendranagar inSurendranagar district in theIndia n state ofGujarat . A large number of small-scaleCeramic manufacturing units are located around Thangadh. Thangadh,Wankaner andMorbi form the Ceramic triangle. Chief products areSanitaryware (Wash Basins, Water Closets etc.) and Glazed WallTiles . These units also cater to lower-end overseas market (Middle East , African Countries,Sri Lanka ,Bangladesh , etc.)The ceramic units employ several thousand unskilled workers in the region.
Tarnetar is 10 km away. Afair , Mela inGujarat i, is held every year around first week of June there and attractstourists from all-overIndia and world. The fair showcases the colourful and vibrant culture of the Saurashtra region.Demographics
As of 2001 Indiacensus , [GR|India] Thangadh had a population of 75,000+. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Thangadh has an average literacy rate of 59%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 49%. In Thangadh, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.Thangadh is the ceramic hub for all India. There are almost 300 units; including Sompuras, Witco, Digvijay, Parshuram, Kotechas, Alwins, producing sanitaryware, firebricks, electic porcelains and tiles items at thangadh. Many of these also export Sanitaryware in Gulf and African countries. Generally the quality of the product is a bit more than acceptable ones, with no frills like customised items. The prices are really attractive. It is helping in fulfilling the vision of CLEAN CITY, GREEN CITY, by allowing even low income people to have sanitation facilities at their door step.
Recent news is of the GAS firing of the kilns. LPG gas is now made available through a pipeline, to all the factory owners. They will be getting it within 2 to 3 months.
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