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district of the Indian state of Gujarat. It is situated on the riverbank of Mahi River. Kadana is the site of the Kadana Dam, which generates 240MW of hydroelectric power. The dam was built between 1979 and 1989 and is a part of

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. The construction of a new bridge over the Mahi river, near to the dam, started at the end of 2016.

Geography

Kadana borders other regions: * to the south:

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* to the west: Khanpur * to the east: Fatehpura * to the north:

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, Sagwara,

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are large cities nearby Kadana Tehsil.

Demographics

As of the

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, Kadana had a population of 129,545, living in 19,815 houses. Of these, 66,399 were male and 63,146 were female. Kadana comprises 132 villages and more than 200 sub-villages which incorporate into 38 Gram Panchyats.

Villages

Attractions

* Kadana Dam * Eklingji Mahadev temple *

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Mahadev temple, located in Thakor Na Nathra * Nadinath Mahadev temple, located in Ghodiyaar, near Kadana Dam * Baba Ramdevpir Mandir temple, located at Vagh Dungri

Festival

All festival like Holi, Diwali, Navratri, Mahashivratri, Nagpuja, Id-ae-milad and mohrram are celebrated with enthusiasm and cheer.

Languages

Gujarati speak up by most of population but its variable according to local vocalisation Hindi, English other languages spoken.

Historical Importance

Kadana, santrampur and surrounding villages once living place of various Rulers of middle India & ancient India.

References

1.http://mahisagardp.gujarat.gov.in/district-population-figure.htm {{Authority control Cities and towns in Panchmahal district