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	==History==		==History==
	Babra is said to have been the capital of [[Babruvahana]], the son of [[Arjuna]], one of the five [[Pandava]]s. [[Babhruvahana]]'s Kund (stepwell) also known as Panch Kund is still here, and the [[Kalubhar River]] has its source there. It was the seat of Kathiawar Agency ''thana'' during British period. Babra was held by the ~~Vala~~ Kathis.<ref name="bg">{{cite book\|title=Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Kathiawar (Public Domain text)\|url=https://archive.org/details/1884GazetteerByBombayPresidencyVol8Kathiawar349D\|year=1884\|publisher=Printed at the Government Central Press, Bombay\|volume=VIII\|pages=372}}</ref>		Babra is said to have been the capital of [[Babruvahana]], the son of [[Arjuna]], one of the five [[Pandava]]s. [[Babhruvahana]]'s Kund (stepwell) also known as Panch Kund is still here, and the [[Kalubhar River]] has its source there. It was the seat of Kathiawar Agency ''thana'' during British period. Babra was held by the Dafada Kathis.<ref name="bg">{{cite book\|title=Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Kathiawar (Public Domain text)\|url=https://archive.org/details/1884GazetteerByBombayPresidencyVol8Kathiawar349D\|year=1884\|publisher=Printed at the Government Central Press, Bombay\|volume=VIII\|pages=372}}</ref>

	==Demographics==		==Demographics==
	The Babra Municipality has population of 25,270 of which 13,208 are males while 12,062 are females as per report released by Census India 2011.		The Babra Municipality has population of 25,270 of which 13,208 are males while 12,062 are females as per report released by Census India 2011.

	~~Population of Children with age~~ of 0-6 is 3159 which is 12.50% of total population of Babra. In Babra Municipality, ~~Female Sex Ratio~~ is of 913 against state average of 919. Moreover, ~~Child Sex Ratio~~ in Babra is around 847 compared to Gujarat state average of 890. ~~Literacy~~ rate of Babra city is 76.72% lower than state average of 78.03%. In Babra, ~~Male~~ literacy is around 82.21% while female literacy rate is 70.77%.		The population of children aged 0-6 is 3159 which is 12.50% of total population of Babra. In Babra Municipality, the female sex ratio is 913 against state average of 919. Moreover, the child sex ratio in Babra is around 847 compared to Gujarat state average of 890. The literacy rate of Babra city is 76.72% lower than state average of 78.03%. In Babra, male literacy is around 82.21% while the female literacy rate is 70.77%.

	==Administration==		==Administration==
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	* Nilkanth Mahadev Mandir		* Nilkanth Mahadev Mandir
	* Kalubhar Dam Kariyana		* Kalubhar Dam Kariyana
	*Bhangadshapeer dargah		*Bhangadshapeer dargah
			*Shaheed Chowk (Babra)

	==Connectivity==		==Connectivity==
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	==See also==		==See also==
	*[[Untvad]]		*[[Untvad]]
			Nadala

	==References==		==References==

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	==Administration==		==Administration==
	Babra is a Municipality city. Babra city is divided into 7 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. Babra Municipality has total administration over 5,022 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorized to build roads within Municipality limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.<ref>http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/802539-babra-gujarat.html</ref>		Babra is a Municipality city. Babra city is divided into 7 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. Babra Municipality has total administration over 5,022 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorized to build roads within Municipality limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/802539-babra-gujarat.html\|title=Babra Municipality City Population Census 2011-2022 \| Gujarat}}</ref>

	==Places of Attractions==		==Places of Attractions==

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{{Use Indian English|date=December 2018}}
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'''Babra''' is a [[town]] and the [[taluka]] headquarter in the [[Amreli district]], [[Gujarat]], [[India]]. It is situated to the north of [[Amreli]]. The main road linking [[Rajkot]] and [[Bhavnagar]] and [[Amreli]] passes through Babra.

==History==
Babra is said to have been the capital of [[Babruvahana]], the son of [[Arjuna]], one of the five [[Pandava]]s. [[Babhruvahana]]'s Kund (stepwell) also known as Panch Kund is still here, and the [[Kalubhar River]] has its source there. It was the seat of Kathiawar Agency ''thana'' during British period. Babra was held by the Vala Kathis.<ref name="bg">{{cite book|title=Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Kathiawar (Public Domain text)|url=https://archive.org/details/1884GazetteerByBombayPresidencyVol8Kathiawar349D|year=1884|publisher=Printed at the Government Central Press, Bombay|volume=VIII|pages=372}}</ref>

==Demographics==
The Babra Municipality has population of 25,270 of which 13,208 are males while 12,062 are females as per report released by Census India 2011.

Population of Children with age of 0-6 is 3159 which is 12.50% of total population of Babra. In Babra Municipality, Female Sex Ratio is of 913 against state average of 919. Moreover, Child Sex Ratio in Babra is around 847 compared to Gujarat state average of 890. Literacy rate of Babra city is 76.72% lower than state average of 78.03%. In Babra, Male literacy is around 82.21% while female literacy rate is 70.77%.

==Administration==
Babra is a Municipality city. Babra city is divided into 7 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. Babra Municipality has total administration over 5,022 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorized to build roads within Municipality limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.<ref>http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/802539-babra-gujarat.html</ref>

==Places of Attractions==
* Nilkanth Mahadev Mandir
* [[Babhruvahana]]'s Kund or Panch Kund
* Meldi Mata Temple
* Balmukund Lalji Haveli (Dharai),
* Randal Mata Temple (Dadva)
* Clangourous Stone of Kariyana
* Bhurakhiya Hanuman Mandir
* Tapadiya Ashram
* Saat Hanuman (limbadiya)
* Ridheshwar Mahadev Temple
* Balkrushna Lalji Haveli (Babra)
* Jalaram Mandir
* Nilkanth Mahadev Mandir
* Kalubhar Dam Kariyana
*Bhangadshapeer dargah

==Connectivity==
[[Rajkot Airport]] and the [[Amreli]] Railway Station serve Babra. Babra is about 33 km from the Amreli railway station. Babra is about 78 km from the [[Rajkot Airport]]. Babra is situated on the Rajkot-Bhavnagar main road.<ref name="bg"/>

==See also==
*[[Untvad]]

==References==
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[[File:PD-icon.svg|10px]] This article incorporates text from a publication now in the [[public domain]]: {{cite book|title=Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Kathiawar|url=https://archive.org/details/1884GazetteerByBombayPresidencyVol8Kathiawar349D|year=1884|publisher=Printed at the Government Central Press, Bombay|volume=VIII|pages=372}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in Amreli district]]

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