title: Gandevi
text: # Gandevi
  
  Gandevi is a City and a Municipality in Navsari district in the state of Gujarat, India.
  
  The city has a special place in Shivaji Maharaj's 1st Surat campaign, Battle of Surat
  
  ## Demographics
  
  As of 2001 India census, Gandevi had a total population of 15,865 in 3,243 households with an even sex ratio. Gandevi has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is around 81%, and female literacy is around 72%. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
  
  