Kamrej

Kamrej
Suburb
Kamrej Location in Gujarat, India Show map of Gujarat Kamrej Kamrej (India) Show map of India
Coordinates: 21°08′11″N72°57′26″E / 21.13637°N 72.95718°E / 21.13637; 72.95718
Country	India
State	Gujarat
City	Surat
Area
• Total	3 km2 (1 sq mi)
Population  (2001)
• Total	12,746
• Density	4,200/km2 (11,000/sq mi)
Languages
• Official	Gujarati, Hindi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registration	GJ 05
Website	gujaratindia.com

Kamrej is a Satellite Town of Surat City in Surat district in the state of Gujarat, India. Kamrej is a toll collection center on National Highway 8 from Mumbai to Delhi. Its location makes it known for fast food and dinners.

Demographics

As of 2001 ^[update] India census, ^[1] Kamrej had a population of 12,746. Males constitute 57% of the population and females 43%. Kamrej has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 78% and female literacy of 62%. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Notable People

• Praful Pansheriya - Education Minister of Gujarat.
• Yash Shah - Indian Yogi & Contortionist. ^[2]

References

1. "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.
2. "India's 18-year-old 'rubber man' can twist his head 180 degrees".

See also

• List of tourist attractions in Surat