Ahmedabad Cantonment is situated between
Ahmedabad city and
Gandhinagar
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in the state of Gujarat in
India
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.
History
The cantonment site was chosen by Sir J. Malcolm in 1830 and established in 1833.
Demographics
India
census
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,
Ahmedabad Cantonment had a population of 14,345. Ahmedabad Cantonment has an average literacy rate of 81%.
References
Neighbourhoods in Ahmedabad
Indian Army
Cantonments of India
1830 establishments in India
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