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Ahwa-આહવા | |
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town | |
Coordinates: 20°45′0″N 73°41′0″E / 20.75000°N 73.68333°E | |
Country | India |
State | Gujarat |
District | Dang |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 22,829 |
Languages | |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 394710 |
Vehicle registration | GJ-30 |
Website | dangs |
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]
Ahwa was selected as the headquarters of the Dang by James Outram before 1857.[2]