Ahwa
Ahwa, Dangs | |
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city | |
Ahwa, Dangs Location in Gujarat, India | |
Coordinates: 20°45′0″N 73°41′0″E / 20.75000°N 73.68333°ECoordinates: 20°45′0″N 73°41′0″E / 20.75000°N 73.68333°E | |
Country | India |
State | Gujarat |
District | Dang |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 228,291 |
Languages | |
• Official | Gujarati, Hindi |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
PIN | 394710 |
Vehicle registration | GJ-30 |
Nearest city | Surat |
Lok Sabha constituency | Valsad |
Vidhan Sabha constituency | Dang |
Ahwa is the headquarters of Dang District in the state of Gujarat, in India. Ahwa is also only one tehsil in dang district. Ahwa is connected with Waghai, Vansda, Navapur, Vyara, Nasik, Babulghat and Songadh by road. GSRTC bus are available from here. Nearest railway station are Bilimora (broad gauge) and Waghai (narrow gauge).
Sardar bazar, Mishanpada, Govt. highschool, Sardar ashram, ST depot, Talav, Various colony, Sunset point, Revenue colony are the area in Ahwa.
Tracking, rafting etc. activities can be done in this town. RD is a good hotel for stay.govt. guest houses are also in the town. You can shop freely. Bamboo objects and nagli food are the best choice for shopping.Best place to visit is Don hill station in Ahwa dist. Dang, it is very good place for people who love trekking. It is nature friendly place and also pollution free ,those who likes mountains they should visit it once.
Media and communications
State-owned All India Radio has a local station in Ahwa which transmits various programs of mass interest.