Dhumkhal — Ahwa, Dangs, Gujarat

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

surekha ben

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LGD code: 522810
Pincode: 394710
Population: 671
Households: 105
Literacy rate: 67.8%
Sex ratio: 1065 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 381

Key facts — Dhumkhal

LGD code: 522810
Pincode: 394710
Population (Census 2011): 671
Population (projected 2026): 791
Households: 105
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1065
Literacy rate: 67.8%
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: surekha ben
Block / Mandal: Ahwa
Nearest PHC: Gaurang Nursing Home (18.4 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Dangs district level

Then & Now

Dhumkhal — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

671

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

791

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

105

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

124

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 671Census 2011
Households: 105Census 2011
Literacy rate: 67.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1065 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7912026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1242026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 4,91,67,754ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 100.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Dangs district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 5,68,624PMAY-G · 5,68,624 of 9,02,354 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Dangs district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Dangs district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

Dhumkhal on the map

Centred on Ahwa mandal

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Notable places near Dhumkhal · Ahwa mandal area

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Dhumkhal doesn't have its own precise centroid yet, so these places are nearby in the Ahwa mandal — sorted by distance from the village's approximate centre. Claim the village to add precise locations.

6 places mapped

Hospital· 4
PHC· 1
Monument· 1

Healthcare

Hospital
Shraddha Hospital
📍 18.1 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Dr. Kiran C Patel Multispeciality Hospital
📍 18.2 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Gaurang Nursing Home
📍 18.4 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Government Ayurvedic Hospital, Ahwa
📍 18.7 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Rural Hospital, Dangsaundane
📍 21.2 km awayOSM
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Heritage & leisure

Monument · fort
Bhilai Fort
📍 19.0 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Dhumkhal?

The pincode of Dhumkhal, Ahwa mandal, Dangs district, Gujarat is 394710.

In which district is Dhumkhal located?

Dhumkhal is a village in Ahwa mandal of Dangs district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Dhumkhal as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dhumkhal village has a population of 671 across 105 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dhumkhal?

The current sarpanch of Dhumkhal gram panchayat is surekha ben.

What is the literacy rate in Dhumkhal?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dhumkhal village is 67.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Dhumkhal?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dhumkhal village is 1065 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Dhumkhal?

The nearest health facility to Dhumkhal is Shraddha Hospital (~18.1 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhumkhal?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dhumkhal, including Mukhya Mantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY), Vahli Dikri Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Dhumkhal?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dhumkhal village is 522810.

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