Where is Gawhan village located?
Gawhan is in The Dangs Taluka of The Dangs district in Gujarat, India.
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.
Village Code522581
Population1,042
Households193
Area1,000.69 hectares
Nearest TownAhwa
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
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.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density104.13 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.4 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share100%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share1.1%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
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.