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| postal_code = | | postal_code = 365430<ref name="pincode">{{cite web|url=https://pin-code.net/in-loc/lathi-amreli-pin-code/294957/|title=Lathi Pin code|publisher=pin-code.net|accessdate=15 July 2021}}</ref> | ||
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'''Lathi''' | [[File:Sursinhji Gohil Kalapi.jpg|thumb|[[Sursinhji Takhtasinhji Gohil]], ''Kalapi'']] | ||
'''Lathi''' is a town with [[municipality]] in [[Amreli district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Gujarat]]. | |||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Lathi is located at {{Coord|21.72|N|71.38|E|}}.<ref>[ | Lathi is located at {{Coord|21.72|N|71.38|E|}}.<ref>[https://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/09/Lathi.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Lathi]</ref> It has an average elevation of 141 metres (462 feet). | ||
Popular Shree Bhurakhiya Hanumanji Mandir is located 10 km easterly to Lathi, in Bhurakhiya, Gujarat 365220. | |||
Popular Shree Bhurakhiya Hanumanji Mandir is located 10 | |||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Lathi had a population of 20,964. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Lathi has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 71%, and female literacy is 55%. In Lathi, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. | {{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Lathi had a population of 20,964. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Lathi has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 71%, and female literacy is 55%. In Lathi, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. | ||
==History of Lathi State== | ==History of Lathi State== | ||
The rulers belonged to the Guhilot/Gahlot dynasty. The ancestor of the family was Sejakji Gohil, founding Thakore saheb of Sejakpur.(governor, commanding officer of King Kumarpal's army and right-hand man of the Solankis, a branch of the Chalukyas. Sejakji befriended Ra Mahipal, Chudasama King of Saurashtra, whose capital was Junagarh, and married his daughter Valumkunverba (Amarkunvari) to Khengar (Kawat), the heir apparent (Jayamal) of Saurashtra. Sejakji received Shahpur along with 24 villages in jagir, in the midst of which he founded a capital in 1250, naming it Sejakpur after himself. He added 40 villages by force of arms, and died in 1254.) His fourth son, Thakore Saheb Sarangji, founded the predecessor state of Arthila and his descendants ruled there for four generations till Mandalika III of Junagadh conquered and sacked Arthila and slew Thakore Saheb Dudoji, the then ruling chieftain. The Gohils of Arthila then withdrew to Lathi which they held till the merger of the State in 1948. Lathi ranks as a Fourth Class state in Kathiawar. The Chief maintains a military force of 12 cavalry, 25 infantry and 10 guns (as of 1892). | |||
The rulers belonged to the Guhilot/ | ==Hamirji Gohil== | ||
There is stirring tale of Hamirji Gohil, The 16 year old newly married prince of Lathi, Who sacrificed his life in 1299 defending the Somnath temple from the attack of Alauddin Khalji . Hamirji gohil's cenotaph still stands at the entrance to the fabled somnath temple. Hamirji had said, "Bhale koi aave na aave maari saathe, pan hoon jais Somnath ni sakhate" (Whether anyone comes or not comes with me, but I will go to protect Somnath). | |||
== Hamirji | |||
There is stirring tale of Hamirji Gohil, The 16 year old newly married prince of Lathi, Who sacrificed his life in 1299 defending the | |||
==Other people from Lathi== | ==Other people from Lathi== | ||
Bhagvanji Jagjivan Sharma | Bhagvanji Jagjivan Sharma, Air Marshal JanakKumarsinhji Gohil of Lathi, IGP Pravinsinhji Gohil of Lathi, Late Thakursaheb of Lathi Bhupendrasinhji Gohil, Late Dr.Keshavsinhji Harisinhji Gohil Founder of Shree Kalapi Memorial Foundation Trust. Dr.Lavkumarsinhji Keshavsinhji Gohil President of Shree Kalapi Memorial Foundation Trust who have conducted more than 356 Free Medical Health camp at free of cost. National Vice President- Akhil Bhartiya Kshtriya Mahasabha Vijaysinhji Lavkumarsinhji Gohil. | ||
Air Marshal JanakKumarsinhji Gohil of Lathi | |||
IGP Pravinsinhji Gohil of Lathi | |||
Late Thakursaheb of Lathi Bhupendrasinhji Gohil | |||
Late Dr.Keshavsinhji Harisinhji Gohil Founder of Shree Kalapi Memorial Foundation Trust. | |||
Dr.Lavkumarsinhji Keshavsinhji Gohil President of Shree Kalapi Memorial Foundation Trust who have conducted more than 356 Free Medical Health camp at free of cost. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Cities and towns in Amreli district]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Amreli district]] | ||
[[Category:Gohils]] | |||
[[Category:Princely states of Gujarat]] | |||
Latest revision as of 23:23, 18 July 2025
Lathi | |
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Town | |
  Lathi Location in Gujarat, India  Lathi Lathi (India) | |
| Coordinates: 21°27′N 71°23′E / 21.45°N 71.38°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District | Amreli |
| Elevation | 141 m (463 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 21,173 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Gujarati, Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 365430[1] |
| Vehicle registration | GJ |
| Website | gujaratindia |
Lathi is a town with municipality in Amreli district in the Indian state of Gujarat.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Lathi is located at 21°43′N 71°23′E / 21.72°N 71.38°E.[2] It has an average elevation of 141 metres (462 feet). Popular Shree Bhurakhiya Hanumanji Mandir is located 10 km easterly to Lathi, in Bhurakhiya, Gujarat 365220.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of 2001[update] India census,[3] Lathi had a population of 20,964. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Lathi has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 71%, and female literacy is 55%. In Lathi, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
History of Lathi State[edit | edit source]
The rulers belonged to the Guhilot/Gahlot dynasty. The ancestor of the family was Sejakji Gohil, founding Thakore saheb of Sejakpur.(governor, commanding officer of King Kumarpal's army and right-hand man of the Solankis, a branch of the Chalukyas. Sejakji befriended Ra Mahipal, Chudasama King of Saurashtra, whose capital was Junagarh, and married his daughter Valumkunverba (Amarkunvari) to Khengar (Kawat), the heir apparent (Jayamal) of Saurashtra. Sejakji received Shahpur along with 24 villages in jagir, in the midst of which he founded a capital in 1250, naming it Sejakpur after himself. He added 40 villages by force of arms, and died in 1254.) His fourth son, Thakore Saheb Sarangji, founded the predecessor state of Arthila and his descendants ruled there for four generations till Mandalika III of Junagadh conquered and sacked Arthila and slew Thakore Saheb Dudoji, the then ruling chieftain. The Gohils of Arthila then withdrew to Lathi which they held till the merger of the State in 1948. Lathi ranks as a Fourth Class state in Kathiawar. The Chief maintains a military force of 12 cavalry, 25 infantry and 10 guns (as of 1892).
Hamirji Gohil[edit | edit source]
There is stirring tale of Hamirji Gohil, The 16 year old newly married prince of Lathi, Who sacrificed his life in 1299 defending the Somnath temple from the attack of Alauddin Khalji . Hamirji gohil's cenotaph still stands at the entrance to the fabled somnath temple. Hamirji had said, "Bhale koi aave na aave maari saathe, pan hoon jais Somnath ni sakhate" (Whether anyone comes or not comes with me, but I will go to protect Somnath).
Other people from Lathi[edit | edit source]
Bhagvanji Jagjivan Sharma, Air Marshal JanakKumarsinhji Gohil of Lathi, IGP Pravinsinhji Gohil of Lathi, Late Thakursaheb of Lathi Bhupendrasinhji Gohil, Late Dr.Keshavsinhji Harisinhji Gohil Founder of Shree Kalapi Memorial Foundation Trust. Dr.Lavkumarsinhji Keshavsinhji Gohil President of Shree Kalapi Memorial Foundation Trust who have conducted more than 356 Free Medical Health camp at free of cost. National Vice President- Akhil Bhartiya Kshtriya Mahasabha Vijaysinhji Lavkumarsinhji Gohil.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Lathi Pin code". pin-code.net. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Lathi
- ↑ "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.