is at . It has an average elevation of 8 metres (26 feet). Khambhat has warm and humid climate. It is located on the plains. The land on which Khambhat sits is the silt deposited by Mahi River, so Khambhat has very fertile, wet coastal alluvial soil. The area south of Khambhat is muddy wetlands and then coast line comes. Normally April to June is summer. From July, it rains until September. It has a muggy climate for most of the year except winters. Sometimes Khambhat receives heavy rain, and surrounding areas get affected from floods in the Mahi River. Mid November to January is winter, which results in essentially mild cold during the nights and early mornings with warm noons. Maximum average temperatures are 25 to 30 degrees Celsius and minimum average temperatures are 10 to 12 C. Summer maximum average temperatures are 38 C and minimum around 22 C. In summer, high winds are common. Khambhat coast's tides are among the highest in the world. It runs up to 35 feet. Demographics As of 2011 India census, Khambhat had a population of 201,964. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Khambhat has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 67%. In Khambhat, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. Economy In the 14th and 15th centuries, Khambhat was well known for Muslim gravestones carved in marble which were exported to various locations along the Indian Ocean rim, including Southeast Asia. Many here are in the agate business, diamond cutting-polishing & colored stone business (mainly ruby), and have shops which sell eatables and household products. Kite making is another important business in the City among few particular communities. Fishing and salt harvesting are other businesses some particular communities are occupied with. Transport Railway Khambhat is connected with Anand by Railway Line. Total 8 trains depart per day for Anand. Road Khambhat is connected with Tarapur, Dharmaj, Vataman, Petlad, Nadiad, Anand, undel and Dali by Regional roads. Schools Adarsh Saraswati Vidhya Mandir, NAGRA Bits Education High School Chachaldeep Vidyavihar, NANAKALODRA Dr. J.B. Patel Primary School, ALING Harsh Balvatika, NANAKALODRA Jalsan High School, JALSAN Kendriya Vidyalaya ONGC (CBSE) Lok Jagruti High School M.T. High School Madhavlal Shah High School Metpur High School N.A. Patel Shishuvidhyalay, NANAKALODRA RC Mission School S.B. Vakil Primary