Godhra

Godhra

India
also spelled  Godrh 

      city, northeastern Gujarat (Gujarāt) state, west-central India. Godhra is a road and rail junction and a commercial centre for timber and agricultural produce. Industries include oilseed pressing, flour milling, and glass manufacture. Pop. (2001) 121,879.

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