Veraval
Veraval | |
|---|---|
City | |
| Somnath | |
Clockwise from top: Somnath Temple, Triveni Sangam, Indian Rayon factory, Veraval Coastline, Bhalka Tirth Temple | |
Veraval (Gujarat) | |
| Coordinates: 20°54′57.2″N 70°21′46.4″E / 20.915889°N 70.362889°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Gujarat |
| Region | Saurashtra |
| District | Gir Somnath |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Council |
| • Body | Somnath Municipal Council |
| • President | Piyush Fofandi (BJP) |
| Area | |
• Total | 39.95 km2 (15.42 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 18.62 m (61.09 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 185,797 |
| • Density | 4,700/km2 (12,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Veravali |
| Languages | |
| • Official | |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PINs | 362265–362269 |
| Area code | +912876xxxxxx |
| Vehicle registration | GJ-32 |
| Sex ratio | 965/1000 (♀/♂) |
| Literacy rate | 76.49% |
| Urban planning agency | Somnath Urban Development Authority (SUDA) |
| Website | Somanth Municipal Council |
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Somnath, also known as Veraval, is a city and the headquarters of Gir Somnath district in the Indian state of Gujarat. Somnath temple, a place of pilgrimage due to its importance as one of the 12 Jyotirlinga sites dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva, is located here. It is also known for the hub of fishing industries in India.