Petlad


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population_total2,27,031
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Petlad is a Town and a municipality "Taluka" in Anand district in the Gujarat state of India. Petlad was founded and ruled by Koli Chieftain Patal Khant .

Education

  • R. K. Parikh Arts & Science College
  • New Education High School(NEHS)
  • N.K High School
  • The Western English Medium School (TWEMS)
  • R. K. High School
  • Surya International School
  • St. Mary's High School
  • Convent of Jesus and Mary School
  • SD pathan High School

Notable people

  • Yash Shah - Indian Yogi & Contortionist.

References

References

  1. "ઇતિહાસ (History)". Anand District Panchayat, Government of Gujarat.
  2. "Census of India Search details". censusindia.gov.in.
  3. (12 May 2016). "Swaminarayan Hinduism: Tradition, Adaptation, and Identity".
  4. "India's 18-year-old 'rubber man' can twist his head 180 degrees".

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