Patel's efforts brought success, uniting a scattered nation without much bloodshed. He was nicknamed 'Iron Man' . Sardar Patel died of cardiac arrest on 15 December 1950. For his services to the nation Sardar Patel was conferred with Bharat Ratna posthumously in 1991. Geography Karamsad is located at . It has an average elevation of 35 metres (114 feet). Demographics India census, Karamsad had a population of 28,970. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Karamsad has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 71%. In Karamsad, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. Culture Karamsad is hometown to a large (& growing) number of non resident Indians (NRI's) Not only do they contribute to the development of the charotar region, they are also instrumental in creating & financing a lot of institutes. In addition to NRI's, the local farming community is also very socially active The major product of the region is tobacco. Travelling in the bylanes one is constantly reminded of this by the peculiar smell that pervades, almost like that of empty cigarette packs. Education The area boasts of a large medical institute that is also a centre of undergraduate as well as postgraduate learning. The name is Pramukh Swami Medical In the heart of karamsad village the heritage educational campus is serving the society since more than hundred years. This campus has self finance as well granted schools. (1) Sumant Jethabhai Patel kindergarten ( pre-Primary Eng medium) (2) Smt.C.J.Patel English Medium School ( I to X ) (3)Smt.C.J.Patel Higher Secondary English Medium School (4) Vir Vitthalbhai Patel High School ( Pre Primary to 12th Std - Gujarati Medium ) (5) Sardar Patel High School (6) N.R.Patel B.ed Collage More than 2300 students are taking quality education at affordable fee structure. The campus is blessed with kind donor and NRI wellwisher , who help generously for the development of campus . References Cities and towns in Anand district