Dang District Profile

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Dangs

Transcript of Dang District Profile

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Dangs

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Investment Opportunities

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Tourism

Social Infrastructure

Support Infrastructure

Economy and Industry Profile

Dangs: A Snapshot

INDEX

Annexure7

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Dangs: A Snapshot

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Introduction: Dangs

Towns

District Headquarter

§ Dangs is a tribal district located in southern Gujarat

§ The district shares its border with the State of Maharashtra

and is covered with high hills and dense forests

§ The district headquarter is Ahwa

§ Girmal, Waghai, Saputara, and Mahal are the major towns

of the district

§ The reserved forests in Dangs are amongst the richest

forests in the State

§ Dangs district is gradually emerging into an agro

processing and tourism hub

§ Saputara is an important tourist destination in the district

§ Rich wildlife, gardens, ropeway, sunrise point and echo

point are some of the main tourist attractions in DangsSaputara

WaghaiAhwa

Girmal

Mahal

Map1: District map of Dangs with major towns

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Fact File

Zone IIISeismic Zone

Gujarati, Hindi and EnglishLanguages

59.06%Literacy Rate

986 Females per 1000 MalesSex Ratio

81 Persons per sq. kmPopulation Density

1,86,712 (As per 2001 Census)Population

AhwaDistrict Headquarter

1,764 sq. km.Area

Purna, Gira, Khapri and AmbikaRivers

3,048 mmAverage Rainfall

6º Centigrade (Minimum)37º Centigrade (Maximum)

Temperature

20.39º to 21.05º North (Latitude) 73.29º to 73.51º East (Longitude)

Geographical Location

Source: Dangs District Profile & Socio-economic review 2006-07

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Economy and Industry Profile

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Economy and Industry Profile

§ In Dangs, 50% of population is working

§ Majority of population is dependent on agriculture for their

livelihood

§ Animal husbandry and bamboo cutting are the other

economic activities in the region

§ There are approximately 100 small scale industries in Dangs

§ Average landholding per household in the district is 1.58

hectares

§ Firewood accounts for fuel requirement of 91% of the

households, which is mostly collected from the forests

Source: Dangs District Collectorate

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Agriculture

11,359

1,294

13,165

Fruits Vegetables Spices

§ Major food crops and fruits produced in the

district are rice, ragi, kharsani, tuver, groundnut,

mangoes, custard apple, and others

§ 66% of the agricultural land in Dangs is situated on

slopes, with uneven terrain

§ Local traditional crops like ragi are best adapted for

cultivation in Dangs as it can grow in rain-fed areas

on sloppy land

§ The agricultural production pattern is slowly

changing from traditional coarse grains like ragi,

kharsani, and tuver to rice

Source: Department of Agriculture, Government of Gujarat, 2007

Fig. 1 Food Crop Production (MT) 2006-07

Fig. 2 Fruits, Spices, & Vegetable Crops Production (MT) 2006-07

52,000

31,300

20,400

Rice Pulses Maize

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Forests§ 59% of the area in Dangs is covered with forestland

(1,062 sq.km.)

§ The forestland predominantly falls under reserve

forests, and is the richest forest in Gujarat

§ The forests of Dangs are resources for medicinal

plants, such as Mardasingi (Helicteres ixora) and

Baheda (Tecome stans microcarpa). Besides these,

Sag (Tectona grandis), Khakro (Butea monosperma),

Umbero (Ficus racemora), and bamboo trees are

also present

§ The Purna Wildlife Sanctuary and the Vansda

National Park present in the district are home to

wildlife such as hyena, sambar, chital, barking deer,

and monkey Source: Dangs District Collectorate

Dangs

Purna Sanctuary

Vansada National Park

Map 2: Wildlife Sanctuaries

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Small Scale Industry Clusters

Food-based industries

Bamboo furniture

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Plantation and nursery development

Farm-based industries

Map 3: Small Scale Industry Clusters

Source: Dangs District Collectorate

Saputara

Waghai

Ahwa

Girmal

Mahal

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Economy Drivers

§ Forestland provides maximum opportunities to generate

sustainable livelihood and employment for the villagers

§ Animal husbandry and dairy production have increased

business opportunities for the local population

§ Agro-processing and tourism are the supporting pillars of the

economy

§ Plantation and nursery development activities have the potential

to generate maximum wage employment

§ The district also owns a few small and large waterfalls, rich

forests, beautiful landscapes, and a tribal culture which account

for huge influx of tourists in the district

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Support Infrastructure

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Map 4: Dangs Road & Rail Network

§ Dangs is well connected with Maharashtra state by roads

§ A railway line connects Waghai with Navsari district

Road and Rail Connectivity

Road, Rail and Airport Connectivity

349Ahmedabad100Valsad

479Mehsana

660Jamnagar

Distance (km) *Major Talukas

190Ankleshwar

266Vadodara139Surat

570Rajkot

Distance (km)*Major Indian Cities

297Mumbai

1111Delhi

732Hyderabad

1278Chennai

1609 Kolkata

Airport

§ Nearest airport from Ahwa is at Surat situated at a distance of 139 km, which is well connected to Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Jaipur

* All distances are measured from Ahwa

Table1: Distance of Dangs from Major Industrial Centers

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Water Supply

§ Water supply for industrial purposes in the district can be obtained from two main sources, viz Gujarat

Water Supply and Sewerage Board (GWSSB) and irrigation Canals

§ Almost all water supply systems in the district are based on groundwater reserves

Water

6Washing facilities168Cattle trough98Pipeline

154Stand Post

167Drinking water tanks

No. of villages Facilities Available

Source: Dangs District Collectorate

Table 2: Centralised Water Supply Infrastructure

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Social Infrastructure

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Education:

§ There are 412 primary schools and 32 secondary and higher secondary schools in the district

§ The Anganwadi is the primary service centre for integrated childdevelopment are present in 210 out of 311 villages

§ A Government Arts & Commerce College is located at the district headquarter Ahwa

§ The Industrial Training Institute in the district imparts training in diverse areas such as cutting and sewing, armature and motor rewinding, computer operating and programming assistance, wireman, hair and skin care, electrician, fitting and stenography

1Polytechnic College

Total Educational Institutes

1Other Colleges*

1ITI

Higher Secondary Schools

32

Secondary Schools

412Primary Schools

*Other Colleges: Arts and Commerce College

Table 3: Educational Infrastructure

Education

Healthcare:

§ The district has one community healthcare centers, seven primaryhealthcare centers, and forty seven sub-centers

§ There is one Central Government Hospital present at Ahwa

§ The district also has one Government Ayurvedic Hospital and nineAyurvedic dispensaries

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Tourism

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Tourism

Source: Gujarat India Guide

§ Saputara, also known as “Abode of Serpents”, is a hill resort on a

plateau of the Sahyadri range of mountains that offers rich wildlife for

tourists

§ Saputara Museum contains interesting information about the

topography and anthropology of Dangs

§ Hatgarh Fort situated 60 km from Saputara was built by Maratha

Leader Chhatrapati Shivaji and is a beautiful piece of architecture

§ Gira Falls (3 km from Waghai) is a 30 meter natural drop into Ambika

River and offers solace and relaxation

§ Purna Wildlife Sanctuary in the district has the thickest forest cover

in the State and is filled with canopies of teak and stands of bamboo

§ Girmal Falls is the most picturesque sight in the district

§ Vansda National Park in Dangs, harbors large mammals including

the leopards, hyena, jungle cat, macaques and barking deer. It is also

home to the endangered Great Indian Squirrel

Purna Wildlife Sanctuary

Gira Falls

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Investment Opportunities

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Investment Opportunities

* Detailed Sector/ Project Profiles for investment opportunities available at www.indextb.com

Animal Husbandry§ Dairy production§ Poultry§ Tannery business

Agriculture§ Farm based products§ Forest based products§ Cattle feed§ Food processing industries

Tourism§ Eco-tourism§ Hotels § Campsites§ Rural tourism

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Annexure I

Map 4: Dangs Road & Rail Network

Map 3: Small Scale Industry Clusters

Map 2: Wildlife Sanctuaries

Map 1: District Map of Dangs with Major Towns

Maps

Figure 2: Fruits, Vegetables, and Spices Production 2006-07

Figure 1: Food Crop Production 2005 – 06

FiguresTable1: Distance of Dangs from Major Industrial Centers

Table 3: Educational Infrastructure

Table 2: Centralised Water Supply Infrastructure

Tables

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Annexure II : Abbreviations

SSI : Small Scale Industries

GWSSB: Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board

ITI : Industrial Training Institute