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Dhola, Gujarat

Dhola is a census town and former petty Rajput princely state in Bhavnagar district, in the state of Gujarat, western India.

History

Dhola was one of many non-salute states in Gohilwad prant on Saurashtra peninsula, comprising only the village. Under the British Raj], the colonial Eastern Kathiawar Agency was in charge of it.

In 1901 it comprised only the village, with a population of 261, yielding 1,800 Rupees state revenue (1903-4, all from land), paying 384 Rupees tribute to the Gaikwar Baroda State and Junagadh State.

Geography

Dhola is located at . It has an average elevation of 56 metres (183 feet).

Dhola is a Railway Junction in Bhavnagar State Railway.

Demographics

India census, Dhola had a population of 8049.

  • Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%.
  • Dhola has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75% and, female literacy is 58%.
  • In Dhola, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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