Lambha
Lambha | |
|---|---|
Census town | |
  Lambha Location in Gujarat, India  Lambha Lambha (India) | |
| Coordinates: 22°56′18″N 72°34′34″E / 22.938219°N 72.576118°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District | Ahmedabad |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Amdavad Municipal Corporation |
| Area | |
• Total | 44 km2 (17 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 16,725 |
| • Density | 380/km2 (980/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Gujarati, Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | GJ |
| Website | gujaratindia |
Lambha is a census town in Ahmadabad district in the Indian state of Gujarat.[1] Parts of Vejalpur, Daskroi, Danilimda, Vatva, and Maninagar assembly constituencies jut into Lambha. Many parts of Kheda, Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad West, and Ahmedabad East Lok Sabha constituencies fall in Lambha.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Lambha had a population of 16,725. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Lambha has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 63%. In Lambha, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Since year 2007, Lambha is considered a part of Ahmedabad. AMC (Amdavad Municipal Corporation) has covered almost all of the areas beyond Sardar Patel Ring Road. Previously, it was one of the rural areas, but now it is considered as urban.
Lambha is well known for the Baliyadev Temple which is under New BaliyaKaka Property Trust.
References
- ^ "Problem of plenty: One Ahmedabad ward elects 5 MLAs, 4 MPs!".
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.