Linga

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Madhuriben

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LGD code: 522759
Pincode: 394710
Population: 1,271
Households: 189
Literacy rate: 69.3%
Sex ratio: 914 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 548

Census 2011 · in context

How Linga compares

By population, Linga ranks #13 of 121 villages in Ahwa mandal.

Literacy rate

69.3%

+7.9% vs mandal average

Linga: 69.3%
Ahwa mandal: 61.4%
Dangs district: 61.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

914

−90 vs mandal average

Linga: 914
Ahwa mandal: 1,004

Household size

people per home

6.7

+1.3 vs mandal average

Linga: 6.7
Ahwa mandal: 5.4

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Linga

LGD code: 522759
Pincode: 394710
Population (Census 2011): 1,271
Population (projected 2026): 1,499
Households: 189
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 914
Literacy rate: 69.3%
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Madhuriben
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

Linga — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,271

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,499

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

189

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

223

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: 1,271Census 2011
Households: 189Census 2011
Literacy rate: 69.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 914 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,4992026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 223

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

Linga on the map

Centred on Ahwa mandal

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Notable places near Linga · Ahwa mandal area

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6 places mapped

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PHC· 1
Monument· 1

Healthcare

Hospital
Shraddha Hospital
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Hospital
Dr. Kiran C Patel Multispeciality Hospital
📍 18.2 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Linga?

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

In which district is Linga located?

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

What is the population of Linga as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Linga village has a population of 1,271 across 189 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Linga?

The current sarpanch of Linga gram panchayat is Madhuriben.

What is the literacy rate in Linga?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Linga village is 69.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Linga?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Linga village is 914 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Linga?

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

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Linga?

12 schemes currently match residents of Linga, 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 Linga?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Linga village is 522759.

How big is Linga compared to other villages in Ahwa mandal?

Linga ranks 13 of 121 villages in Ahwa mandal by Census 2011 population (1,271 residents).

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Linga — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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What is the pincode of Linga?

In which district is Linga located?

What is the population of Linga as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Linga?

What is the literacy rate in Linga?

What is the sex ratio in Linga?

What is the nearest health centre to Linga?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Linga?

What is the LGD code of Linga?

How big is Linga compared to other villages in Ahwa mandal?

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Linga

What is the pincode of Linga?

In which district is Linga located?

What is the population of Linga as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Linga?

What is the literacy rate in Linga?

What is the sex ratio in Linga?

What is the nearest health centre to Linga?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Linga?

What is the LGD code of Linga?

How big is Linga compared to other villages in Ahwa mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Linga — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Linga on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Healthcare

Latest posts

Ester Industries Signs Gujarat Recycling Plant MoU

Gujarat govt promoting non-polluting industries, garment sector in tribal areas: Harsh Sanghavi

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