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'''Tapi district''' is one of the 33 districts of [[Gujarat]] state in western [[India]]. It has seven [[talukas]] [[Vyara]], [[Songadh]], [[Nijhar|Nizar]], [[Valod]], [[Uchhal]], Dolavan, [[Kukarmunda]]. [[Vyara]] town is the district headquarters. Tapi has 523 villages and two municipalities. The district was formed in 2007 out of some talukas that were separated from [[Surat district]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tapi.gujarat.gov.in/about-tapi|title=About Tapi|publisher=Government of Gujarat}}</ref> As of 2011, 90.15% of the district's population is rural and 84.2% of its population is Scheduled Tribes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.censusindia.co.in/district/tapi-district-gujarat-493|title=Tapi District Population, Caste, Religion Data (Gujarat) - Census 2011|publisher=Census 2011}}</ref>
'''Tapi district''' is one of the 33 districts of [[Gujarat]] state in western [[India]]. It has seven [[talukas]]: [[Vyara]], [[Songadh]], [[Nijhar|Nizar]], [[Valod]], [[Uchhal]], Dolavan and [[Kukarmunda]]. Vyara town is the district headquarters. Tapi has 523 villages and two municipalities. The district was formed in 2007 out of some talukas that were separated from [[Surat district]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tapi.gujarat.gov.in/about-tapi|title=About Tapi|publisher=Government of Gujarat}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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{{historical populations|11=1901|12=1,55,894|13=1911|14=1,66,720|15=1921|16=1,67,361|17=1931|18=1,83,989|19=1941|20=2,21,965|21=1951|22=2,63,380|23=1961|24=3,29,134|25=1971|26=4,57,502|27=1981|28=5,27,971|29=1991|30=6,26,979|31=2001|32=7,19,634|33=2011|34=8,07,022|percentages=pagr|footnote=source:<ref>[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/PCA/A2_Data_Table.html Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901]</ref>|align=right}}
According to the [[2011 census of India|2011 census]], Tapi district has a [[Demographics of India|population]] of 807,022,<ref name=districtcensus>{{Cite web|title=Gujarat Distrct Census - Tapi|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/24/2426_PART_A_DCHB_TAPI.pdf|publisher=Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India}}</ref> roughly equal to the nation of [[Comoros]]<ref name="cia">{{cite web | author = US Directorate of Intelligence | title = Country Comparison:Population | url = https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070613004507/https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html | url-status = dead | archive-date = 13 June 2007 | access-date = 2011-10-01 | quote = Comoros 794,683 July 2011 est.
According to the [[2011 census of India|2011 census]], Tapi district has a [[Demographics of India|population]] of 807,022,<ref name=districtcensus>{{cite web |title=District Census Hand Book – Tapi |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/420/download/1328/DH_2011_2426_PART_A_DCHB_TAPI.pdf |website=[[Census of India]] |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref> roughly equal to the nation of [[Comoros]]<ref name="cia">{{cite web | author = US Directorate of Intelligence | title = Country Comparison:Population | url = https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070613004507/https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html | url-status = dead | archive-date = 13 June 2007 | access-date = 2011-10-01 | quote = Comoros 794,683 July 2011 est.
}}</ref> or the US state of [[South Dakota]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://2010.census.gov/2010census/data/apportionment-pop-text.php|title=2010 Resident Population Data|publisher=U. S. Census Bureau|access-date=2011-09-30| quote =South Dakota 814,180
}}</ref> or the US state of [[South Dakota]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://2010.census.gov/2010census/data/apportionment-pop-text.php|title=2010 Resident Population Data|publisher=U. S. Census Bureau|access-date=2011-09-30| quote =South Dakota 814,180
}}</ref> This gives it a ranking of 484th in India (out of a total of [[Districts of India|640]]).<ref name=districtcensus/> The district has a population density of {{convert| 234 |PD/sqkm|PD/sqmi}} .<ref name=districtcensus/> Its [[Family planning in India|population growth rate]] over the decade 2001-2011 was 12.07%.<ref name=districtcensus/> Tapi has a [[sex ratio]] of 1004 [[Women in India|females]] for every 1000 males,<ref name=districtcensus/> and a [[Literacy in India|literacy rate]] of 69.23%. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 1.01% and 84.18% of the population respectively.<ref name=districtcensus/>
}}</ref> This gives it a ranking of 484th in India (out of a total of [[Districts of India|640]]).<ref name=districtcensus/> The district has a population density of {{convert| 234 |PD/sqkm|PD/sqmi}} .<ref name=districtcensus/> Its [[Family planning in India|population growth rate]] over the decade 2001-2011 was 12.07%.<ref name=districtcensus/> Tapi has a [[sex ratio]] of 1004 [[Women in India|females]] for every 1000 males,<ref name=districtcensus/> and a [[Literacy in India|literacy rate]] of 69.23%. 9.85% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 1.01% and 84.18% of the population respectively.<ref name=districtcensus/>
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|title=Religions in Tapi district (2011)<ref name="Religion">{{cite web |title=C-16 Population By Religion - Gujarat|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-01/DDW24C-01%20MDDS.XLS|website=census.gov.in |publisher=Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India}}</ref>
|title=Religions in Tapi district (2011)<ref name="Religion">{{Cite web |date=2011 |title=Population by Religion - Gujarat |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11373/download/14486/DDW24C-01%20MDDS.XLS |website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref>
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{{bar percent|[[Hinduism]]|darkorange|89.95}}
{{bar percent|[[Hinduism]]|darkorange|89.95}}
{{bar percent|[[Christianity in Gujarat|Christianity]]|dodgerblue|6.56}}
{{bar percent|[[Christianity in Gujarat|Christianity]]|dodgerblue|6.56}}
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{{bar percent|[[Gujarati Muslims|Islam]]|green|2.76}}
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{{bar percent|Other or not stated|black|0.73}}
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At the time of the [[2011 Census of India]], 49.09% of the population in the district spoke [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]], '''14.53%''' [[Gamit language|Gamit]], '''9.96%''' [[Bhili language|Bhili]], '''8.02%''' [[Vasavi language|Vasava]], '''5.96%''' [[Chodri language|Chodri]], 2.86% [[Hindi]], 2.86% [[Marathi language|Marathi]] and '''1.81%''' [[Dhodia-Kukna language|Kukna]] as their first language.<ref>[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16.html 2011 Census of India, Population By Mother Tongue]</ref>
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At the time of the [[2011 Census of India]], 49.09% of the population in the district spoke [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]], 14.53% [[Gamit language|Gamit]], 9.96% [[Bhili language|Bhili]], 8.02% [[Vasavi language|Vasava]], 5.96% [[Chodri language|Chaudhari]], 2.86% [[Hindi]], 2.86% [[Marathi language|Marathi]] and 1.96% [[Dhodia-Kukna language|Kukna]] as their first language.<ref name="language">{{cite web |title=Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Gujarat |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10212/download/13324/DDW-C16-STMT-MDDS-2700.XLSX |website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref>
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{{historical populations|11=1901|12=1,55,894|13=1911|14=1,66,720|15=1921|16=1,67,361|17=1931|18=1,83,989|19=1941|20=2,21,965|21=1951|22=2,63,380|23=1961|24=3,29,134|25=1971|26=4,57,502|27=1981|28=5,27,971|29=1991|30=6,26,979|31=2001|32=7,19,634|33=2011|34=8,07,022|percentages=pagr|footnote=source:<ref>[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/PCA/A2_Data_Table.html Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901]</ref>|align=right}}

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==Politics==
==Politics==
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==External links==
==External links==
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* [https://tapi.nic.in/ Official website]
* [https://tapi.nic.in/ Official website]
* [http://tapidp.gujarat.gov.in Tapi district Panchayat website]
* [http://tapidp.gujarat.gov.in Tapi district Panchayat website]
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Latest revision as of 16:11, 16 June 2024

Tapi district
District of Gujarat
River in Tapi district
River in Tapi district
Map
Interactive Map Outlining Tapi District
Location of district in Gujarat
Location of district in Gujarat
Coordinates: 21°7′12″N 73°24′0″E / 21.12000°N 73.40000°E / 21.12000; 73.40000
Country India
StateGujarat
HeadquartersVyara
Government
 • BodyNagar Palika
Area
 • Total
3,139 km2 (1,212 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
807,022
 • Density260/km2 (670/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialGujarati, Hindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Area code(s)02624, 02625, 02626, 02628
Vehicle registrationGJ 26
Websitetapi.nic.in

Tapi district is one of the 33 districts of Gujarat state in western India. It has seven talukas: Vyara, Songadh, Nizar, Valod, Uchhal, Dolavan and Kukarmunda. Vyara town is the district headquarters. Tapi has 523 villages and two municipalities. The district was formed in 2007 out of some talukas that were separated from Surat district.[1]

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1901155,894—    
1911166,720+0.67%
1921167,361+0.04%
1931183,989+0.95%
1941221,965+1.89%
1951263,380+1.73%
1961329,134+2.25%
1971457,502+3.35%
1981527,971+1.44%
1991626,979+1.73%
2001719,634+1.39%
2011807,022+1.15%
source:[2]

According to the 2011 census, Tapi district has a population of 807,022,[3] roughly equal to the nation of Comoros[4] or the US state of South Dakota.[5] This gives it a ranking of 484th in India (out of a total of 640).[3] The district has a population density of 234 inhabitants per square kilometre (610/sq mi) .[3] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 12.07%.[3] Tapi has a sex ratio of 1004 females for every 1000 males,[3] and a literacy rate of 69.23%. 9.85% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 1.01% and 84.18% of the population respectively.[3]

Religions in Tapi district (2011)[6]
Hinduism
 
 89.95%
Christianity
 
 6.56%
Islam
 
 2.76%
Other or not stated
 
 0.73%
Distribution of religions

Languages of Tapi district (2011)[7]

  Gujarati (49.09%)
  Gamit (14.53%)
  Bhili (9.96%)
  Vasavi (8.02%)
  Chodri (5.96%)
  Hindi (2.86%)
  Marathi (2.86%)
  Kukna (1.96%)
  Others (4.76%)

At the time of the 2011 Census of India, 49.09% of the population in the district spoke Gujarati, 14.53% Gamit, 9.96% Bhili, 8.02% Vasava, 5.96% Chaudhari, 2.86% Hindi, 2.86% Marathi and 1.96% Kukna as their first language.[7]

Politics

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This section is transcluded from 15th Gujarat Assembly. (edit | history)
District No. Constituency Name Party Remarks
Tapi 171 Vyara (ST) Mohanbhai Konkani Bharatiya Janata Party
172 Nizar (ST) Dr. Jairam Gamit Bharatiya Janata Party

Notable persons

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  1. Suresh Joshi (1921–1986) Writer and academic. Born in Valod.[8]
  2. Amarsinh Bhilabhai Chaudhary, Former Chief Minister of Gujarat (July 1985 to December 1989)

Tourism

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The District shares Purna Wildlife Sanctuary with the Districts of Dang and Nandurbar, the latter of which is in Maharashtra. The sanctuary is a part of the Dangs' Forest.[9][10]

References

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  1. ^ "About Tapi". Government of Gujarat.
  2. ^ Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901
  3. ^ a b c d e f "District Census Hand Book – Tapi" (PDF). Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
  4. ^ US Directorate of Intelligence. "Country Comparison:Population". Archived from the original on 13 June 2007. Retrieved 1 October 2011. Comoros 794,683 July 2011 est.
  5. ^ "2010 Resident Population Data". U. S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 30 September 2011. South Dakota 814,180
  6. ^ "Population by Religion - Gujarat". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
  7. ^ a b "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Gujarat". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
  8. ^ Mohan, Sarala Jag, Chapter 4: "Twentieth-Century Gujarati Literature" (Google books link), in Natarajan, Nalini, and Emanuel Sampath Nelson, editors, Handbook of Twentieth-century Literatures of India, Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Publishing Group, 1996, ISBN 978-0-313-28778-7, retrieved 10 December 2008
  9. ^ "Mahal Eco Campsite". Gujarat Tourism. Retrieved 25 January 2017.
  10. ^ Trivedi, Pranav; Soni, V. C. (2006). "Significant bird records and local extinctions in Purna and Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuaries, Gujarat, India" (PDF). Forktail. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
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