Ahmedabad Cantonment | |
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City | |
Coordinates: 23°02′52″N 72°36′36″E / 23.04768°N 72.609871°E | |
Country | India |
State | Gujarat |
District | Ahmedabad |
Founded by | Sir J. Malcolm |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 14,345 |
Languages | |
• Official | Gujarati, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 ( IST) |
Vehicle registration | GJ |
Website |
gujaratindia |
Ahmedabad Cantonment is situated between Ahmedabad city and Gandhinagar in the state of Gujarat in India. [1]
The cantonment site was chosen by Sir J. Malcolm in 1830 [2] and established in 1833. [3]
As of 2011 [update] India census, [4] Ahmedabad Cantonment had a population of 14,345. Ahmedabad Cantonment has an average literacy rate of 81%.