Ahwa

Town in Gujarat, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Ahwa is the headquarters of Dang District in the state of Gujarat, in India.[1] It is situated about 1800 feet (549 m) above the sea level. The whole district, inhabited by the tribal people, is a hilly area covered with thick forest. Venomous snakes from here are sent to the Haffkine Institute, Bombay, for preparing injections.[2]

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Ahwa-આહવા
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Ahwa-આહવા is located in Gujarat
Ahwa-આહવા
Ahwa-આહવા
Location in Gujarat, India
Ahwa-આહવા is located in India
Ahwa-આહવા
Ahwa-આહવા
Ahwa-આહવા (India)
Coordinates: 20°45′0″N 73°41′0″E
Country India
StateGujarat
DistrictDang
Population
 (2011)
  Total
22,829
Languages
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
394710
Vehicle registrationGJ-30
Websitedangs.gujarat.gov.in
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Ahwa was selected as the headquarters of the Dang by James Outram before 1857.[2]

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