Indian Village Directory

Gawhan Village

Gawhan is an inhabited village in The Dangs Taluka of The Dangs district, Gujarat. Its Census village code is 522581, the Census 2011 record lists 1,042 people in 193 households and the reported area is 1,000.69 hectares. The local references include Pipaldahad Gram Panchayat, The Dangs CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ahwa at about 42 km.

In short:

Gawhan is a village in The Dangs Taluka, The Dangs district, Gujarat, India. The available record shows Census village code 522581 and 1,042 people in 193 households.

Village Code522581
Population1,042
Households193
Area1,000.69 hectares
Nearest TownAhwa

Detailed village profile

Gawhan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,042 people, 1,000.69 hectares of reported area and Ahwa as the nearest town reference for Gawhan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Gujarat
District The Dangs
Taluka The Dangs
CD Block The Dangs
Gram Panchayat PIPALDAHAD
  • Gawhan falls under The Dangs Taluka in The Dangs district, Gujarat.
  • The Census village code is 522581.
  • The record lists 1,042 people living in 193 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,000.69 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Ahwa.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Gawhan
Census Village Code
522581
State
Gujarat
State Census Code
24
District
The Dangs
District Census Code
489
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
The Dangs
Sub-district Census Code
03921
CD Block
The Dangs
Gram Panchayat
Pipaldahad
Households
193
Population
1,042
Male Population
533
Female Population
509
Sex Ratio
954.97
Area
1,000.69 hectares
Area
10.01 sq km
Nearest Town
Ahwa
Nearest Town Distance
42 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
394716
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 104.13 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.4 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 100% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 1.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gawhan in the official administrative record. Census village code 522581, Pipaldahad Gram Panchayat and The Dangs CD Block.

State Census Code
24
District Census Code
489
Sub-district Census Code
03921
Village Census Code
522581
CD Block Code
0200
Gram Panchayat Code
49
CD Block Name
The Dangs
Gram Panchayat Name
Pipaldahad

Location and Distance

Ahwa is the nearest town listed for Gawhan, about 42 km away. Ahwa is listed as the district headquarters at about 42 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Ahwa
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
42 km
District Headquarter
Ahwa
Distance from District Headquarter
42 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Ahwa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
42 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Gujarat
Distance within State/UT
42 km
Nearest Town
Ahwa
Distance from Nearest Town
42 km
Total Geographical Area
1,000.69 hectares
Area
10.01 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,042 people in 193 households, with 533 male residents and 509 female residents. The average household size is 5.4, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 100% for Gawhan. Population density works out to about 104.13 people per sq km.

Total Households
193
Total Population
1,042
Male Population
533
Female Population
509
Sex Ratio
954.97
Average Household Size
5.4
ST Population
1,042
ST Male Population
533
ST Female Population
509
ST Population Share
100
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gawhan include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
5.33 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gawhan include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gawhan include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gawhan is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gawhan show that reported agricultural commodities include Ragi, Paddy and Sorghum, net sown area is 466.26 hectares and irrigated land is 5.33 hectares (1.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Ragi
Agricultural Commodities Second
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Third
Sorghum
Forest Area In Hectares
434.9 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
99.53
Net Area Sown In Hectares
466.26
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
460.93 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
5.33

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gawhan village located?

Gawhan is in The Dangs Taluka of The Dangs district in Gujarat, India.

Which district is Gawhan village in?

Gawhan village is in The Dangs district.

Which state is Gawhan village in?

Gawhan village is in Gujarat.

Which taluka is Gawhan under?

Gawhan comes under The Dangs Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gawhan?

The Census village code of Gawhan is 522581.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gawhan under?

Gawhan is listed under PIPALDAHAD Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is The Dangs.

What is the population of Gawhan village?

The village record lists 1,042 people and 193 households for Gawhan.

How many households are in Gawhan village?

The village record lists 193 households for Gawhan.

What is the male and female population of Gawhan?

The record lists 533 male residents and 509 female residents for Gawhan.

What is the sex ratio of Gawhan village?

The sex ratio of Gawhan is 954.97 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gawhan village?

The reported geographical area of Gawhan is 1,000.69 hectares.

What is the population density of Gawhan village?

The approximate population density of Gawhan is 104.13 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gawhan?

The nearest town listed for Gawhan is Ahwa, about 42 km away.

How far is Gawhan from the district headquarters?

Gawhan is about 42 km from Ahwa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gawhan from the sub-district headquarters?

Gawhan is about 42 km from Ahwa, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Gawhan?

For Gawhan, reported agricultural commodities include Ragi, Paddy and Sorghum, net sown area is 466.26 hectares and irrigated land is 5.33 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Gawhan.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Gawhan.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.