<Tr> <Th> Literacy rate </Th> <Td> 89.62 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Source: Census of India . </Td> </Tr> <P> Ahmedabad (/ ˈɑːmɪdəbɑːd / (listen)), also known as Amdavad or Karnavati, is the largest city and former capital of Gujarat, which is a state in India . It is the administrative headquarters of the Ahmedabad district and the seat of the Gujarat High Court . With a population of more than 6.3 million and an extended population of 7.8 million, it is the sixth largest city and seventh largest metropolitan area of India . Ahmedabad is located on the banks of the Sabarmati River, 30 km (19 mi) from the state capital Gandhinagar, which is its twin city . </P> <P> Ahmedabad has emerged as an important economic and industrial hub in India . It is the second largest producer of cotton in India, and its stock exchange is the country's second oldest . Cricket is a popular sport in Ahmedabad, which houses the 54,000 - seat Sardar Patel Stadium . The effects of liberalisation of the Indian economy have energised the city's economy towards tertiary sector activities such as commerce, communication and construction . Ahmedabad's increasing population has resulted in an increase in the construction and housing industries resulting in recent development of skyscrapers . </P>

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