Ambaji

Ambaji ( Gujarati: અંબાજી, Hindi: अम्बाजी, Ambājī) is a census town in Banaskantha district in the state of Gujarat, India. It is known for its historical and mythological connections with sites of cultural heritage.

Geography

Ambaji is a town within taluka Danta of District Banaskantha, North Gujarat.India.The Pin code of Ambaji town is 385110 It is located at 24°20′N 72°51′E / 24.33°N 72.85°E / 24.33; 72.85. It is at altitude of 480 metres (1,570 ft). It is surrounded by Araveli Hill range . Ambaji is within the Aravali Range (हिन्दी, संस्कृत= अरावली) literally meaning 'line of peaks', is a range of mountains in western India running approximately 800 km in a northeastern direction across Indian states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi. It is also called Mewat hills locally. Ambaji town also in between the borders of North Gujarat and Abu Road of Rajasthan.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Ambaji had a population of 13,702. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Ambaji has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%, with 60% of the males and 40% of females literate. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.