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 Location in Gujarat, India Show map of GujaratAhwa Ahwa (India) Show map of India | |
| Coordinates: 20°45′0″N 73°41′0″E | |
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| State | Gujarat |
| District | Dang |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 22,829 |
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| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 394710 |
| Vehicle registration | GJ-30 |
| Website | gujaratindia |
Ahwa was selected as the headquarter of the Dang by James Outram before 1857.[2]
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