Dángs

Dángs, THE, a hilly tract within the limits of the presidency of Bombay, in 20° 22'—21° 5' N. lat., and 73° 28'—73° 52' E. long., with an area of about 1000 sq. m., and a population of 50,000, belonging almost entirely to the wild forest tribes. Densely wooded and shut in by steep hills, with a heavy rainfall and a close atmosphere, the country is singularly unhealthy. It is ruled by fifteen petty chiefs, with from 134 to 14,205 subjects respectively. The Bhils (q.v.) are the most important tribe; they have charge of the police and of the district treasuries. The only important products are the teak and other timber-trees.