Dangs District, Gujarat
Dangs District is an administrative district in the state of Gujarat, India. It is situated about 360 km from Gandhinagar, the state capital of Gujarat. The district headquarters is located at Ahwa. Kunbi, Bhili and Warli are the main languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 1,766 km², including 1,755.49 km² of rural area and 10.51 km² of urban area.
List of Talukas in Dangs District
Dangs District is divided into 3 Talukas for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 311 villages under these talukas. The table below lists each taluka along with village count and geographical area.
Population of Dangs District
As per the Census 2011, Dangs District has a total population of 2,28,291 people, consisting of 1,13,821 males and 1,14,470 females. There are 44,699 households in the district with an average population density of 129 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,28,291 | 2,03,604 | 24,687 |
| Male Population | 1,13,821 | 1,01,710 | 12,111 |
| Female Population | 1,14,470 | 1,01,894 | 12,576 |
| Total Households | 44,699 | 39,889 | 4,810 |
| Population Density | 129 / km² | 116 / km² | 2,349 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 1,40,968 literate people and 40,743 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 992 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,16,073 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 40,743 | 37,988 | 2,755 |
| Literate Population | 1,40,968 | 1,21,597 | 19,371 |
| Illiterate Population | 87,323 | 82,007 | 5,316 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 992 | 151 | 841 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,16,073 | 2,00,138 | 15,935 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.