Census Town in Gujarat, India
| Aadityana | |
|---|---|
| Census Town | |
  AadityanaLocation in Gujarat, IndiaShow map of Gujarat AadityanaAadityana (India)Show map of India | |
| Coordinates: 21°44′29″N 69°41′54″E / 21.74139°N 69.69834°E / 21.74139; 69.69834 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District | Porbandar |
| Established | 1748 |
| Population | |
| • Total | 17,237 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Gujarati, Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 360545 |
Adityana is a census town in the Porbandar District in India in the state of Gujarat. It is located near Barda Hills.
History
The town was founded in 1748.
Caves
In the hill to the east of the village is a large cave called the cave of Jambavan. Jambavan is an Indian epic character whose daughter Jambavati married Krishna.
Economy
In 1839 a quarry was started in the hills to the north-east of the village. This stone is largely exported to Bombay and elsewhere and is commercially known as Porbandar stone. It is a limestone, yellowish white in color, and of compact grain. Locally it is known as makhanio patthar or butter-stone. It is said to possess one excellent quality; walls are built of this cut-stone without any mortar, and it is said that after one rainy season the stones all adhere together so as to form one block.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Aadityana had a population of 17,237. Males constituted 52% of the population and females 48%. The average literacy rate was 53%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 60% of the males and 40% of females literate. 16% of the population was under 6 years of age.
References
- ^ Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Kathiawar (Public Domain text). Vol. VIII. Printed at the Government Central Press, Bombay. 1884. p. 355.
- "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.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Kathiawar. Vol. VIII. Printed at the Government Central Press, Bombay. 1884. p. 355.
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