Palghar District (Marathi pronunciation: [paːlɡʱəɾ] ) is a district in the state of Maharashtra in Konkan Division . The headquarters of the district is the town of Palghar . Other major cities in the district are Vasai-Virar , Talasari , Jawhar and Dahanu .
29-706: Palghar ( pronunciation ) is a prominent town in the Konkan division of Maharashtra state , India, and a municipal council . It is Strategically located within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region , and since 2014, it has been the administrative capital of the Palghar district . Palghar plays a crucial role in Western Line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway in the busy Mumbai-Ahmedabad rail corridor . The town
58-554: A crucial role in the Quit India Movement of 1942, where it was one of the important points in the Chalejav Movement . At the 2011 census of India , Palghar had a population of 68,930. Males numbered 36,523 (52.9%) and females 32,407 (47.1%). The literacy rate was 77.52%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy was 81.2% and female literacy 73.35%. 11.8% of the population was under 6 years of age. Marathi
87-565: A nomadic tribe with origins in Chittorgarh , Rajasthan . Their language is distinct from standard Marathi, with significant influences from Rajasthani and Gujarati . The Vadval community is the most numerous in Palghar. They are believed to be descendants of the Yadava dynasty of Devagiri , who settled in the region. The Vadvals are unique as one of the few Marathi-speaking communities belonging to
116-538: A water catchment area to Mumbai. There are many dams, such as the Tansa Dam , which collect water and deliver to Mumbai through pipelines. There are various debates on if this is damaging to Palghar. Some scholars argue believe this is necessary to meet the water demands of a large-scale city, but others argue that this is depriving Palghar residents of water, many of whom are farmers and have high water needs for agriculture. Palghar has an urban population of 1,435,210, that
145-686: Is 48% of total population is living in Urbanized Area. Palghar District comprises 8 talukas . The talukas, with their populations at the 2001 and 2011 Censuses are as follows: ♦ Vasai ⇒ Vasai ♦ Palghar ⇒ Palghar ♦ Dahanu ⇒ Dahanu , Talasari ♦ Vada ⇒ Vada , Vikramgad ♦ Jawhar ⇒ Jawhar , Mokhada There are six Vidhan Sabha constituencies in Palghar district, grouped into one Lok Sabha constituency; Dahanu (ST) , Vikramgad (ST) , Palghar (ST) , Boisar (ST) , Nalasopara and Vasai constituencies are part of Palghar Lok Sabha constituency . Rajendra Dhedya Gavit from Shiv Sena
174-766: Is a significant stop on the Western Line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway and the Ahmedabad–Mumbai main line . In addition to Shuttle/MEMU/EMU (local trains) services, many long-distance trains also halt at this station. Cricket is the most popular sport in Palghar. Local tournaments are held at various locations in the district. Konkan division ( Mumbai Suburban District ) ( Mumbai City District ) ( Raigad District ) ( Thane District ) ( Palghar District ) ( Ratnagiri District ) ( Mumbai Suburban District ) ( Mumbai City District ) ( Raigad District ) ( Thane District ) ( Palghar District ) ( Ratnagiri District ) Konkan division
203-605: Is also home to one of Maharashtra's largest industrial areas at Tarapur MIDC. MSEDCL supplies electricity to all urban and rural areas across the district. Gujarat Gas has been authorized in April 2015 to supply compressed natural gas and piped natural gas to all urban and rural areas across the district. The Vasai Taluka of Palghar district is a melting pot of Multi Cultural & Multi religious populace. The Portuguese footprints has left its cultural mix in this area. This taluka has about 9 big Churches built during 1564 AD. which are
232-651: Is bounded by Thane and Nashik districts in the east and northeast, and by the Valsad district of Gujarat state and the Dadra and Nagar Haveli district of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu union territory in the north. The Arabian Sea forms the western boundary, while the whole district falls under the fastest developing northern part of Mumbai Metropolitan Region . Basically people of Palghar District population are belongs to Tribal-Konkni, Warli, koli, Agri.. Hemant Savara ( BJP ) ( Palghar ) Until 1 August 2014,
261-506: Is known for its production of rice , fruits , and dairy products . Historically, Palghar was notorious for wood smuggling in the post-independence era. This illicit activity has been largely curbed due to stringent measures by the Forest Department and local police. Additionally, the region's secluded beaches were once favored by smugglers who used them to offload goods and transport them to Mumbai by road to evade customs. Palghar
290-463: Is known for their chickoo production, which is distributed throughout all of India. A special Chickoo festival is held every year at Bordi beach in Dahanu. Satpati , also in 'bandarpatti, is Maharashtra's largest fishing port. Dahanu, Arnala, Vasai and Datiware a re also major fishing ports in the region. Palghar has India's first atomic power plant located at Tarapur . The industrial town of Boisar
319-484: Is located approximately 87 kilometers north of Mumbai, about 35 kilometers north of Virar , and about 24 kilometers west of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway at Manor and Mumbai is approximately 50+ km from Palghar. Palghar has a history intertwined with the ancient district of Thane . The tehsils of Jawhar , Vasai, and Palghar are known for their rich historical legacy. Palghar also played
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#1732855061569348-609: Is one of the six administrative divisions of Maharashtra state in India . It comprises the central portions of the Konkani region excluding Goa and Damaon , which were absorbed into Maharashtra owing to the States Reorganisation of India . Konkan division is the western section of present-day Maharashtra, alongside the west coast of India . The two districts of the state capital of Mumbai (Bombay) also fall into this division. As per
377-467: Is primarily driven by the primary and tertiary sectors . As the administrative seat of the Taluka and District , Palghar hosts numerous government offices, providing employment opportunities to many residents. Agriculture, Animal husbandry , dairy farming , and fisheries are extensively practiced in the rural areas surrounding the city, playing a significant role in fueling the local economy. The region
406-415: Is the member for Palghar of the 17th Lok Sabha . At the time of the 2011 census, Palghar district had a population of 2,990,116, of which 1,561,438 (52.22%) lived in urban areas. Palghar had a sex ratio of 934 females per 1000 males. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 2.91% and 37.39% of the population respectively. Languages in Palghar diatrict (2011) According to the 2011 census, 61.96% of
435-550: Is the most widely spoken language with Varli , Vadvali and Vanjari dialects. Small communities of Gujaratis and Muslims speak Gujarati and Urdu respectively. Palghar has an urban population of 33,086 thus about 48% of the total population lives in the urbanized area. Various communities inhabit Palghar, with the predominant castes being the Kunbi , Mangela, Vaity, Macchimar , Bhandari , Warli (Adivasi), Katkari , Malhar Koli , Vanjari, Vadval, and Mali (Sorathi) . The Vanjaris are
464-673: Is the primary business. These areas mainly cultivate rice, millet, and black gram, as well as a variety of fruits and vegetables. Due to Palghar district's proximity to Mumbai, the region is primary source of produce and grains to the Mumbai Metropolitan Area . The dependency on the district has led the Government of Maharashtra to encourage organic farming in Palghar in order to ensure agricultural output and work towards sustainable options. The western 'bandarpatti' region's economy relies on in agricultural and fishing businesses. Dahanu
493-620: Is well connected via road and rail transport. The town serves as a divisional head of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC), providing direct connectivity to several towns across Maharashtra and Gujarat , including Surat , Vapi , Valsad , Vadodara , Bharuch , Ankleshwar , Anand , Mumbai , Ahmedabad , Miraj , Sangli , Pune , Vaduj , Thane , Ulhasnagar , Bhiwandi , Aurangabad , Ahmednagar , Kalyan , Alibag , Nandurbar , Bhusaval , Shirdi , and Nashik . The Palghar railway station
522-576: The 2011 Census , the talukas now comprising the district had a population of 2,990,116. Palghar has an urban population of 1,435,210, that is 48% of total population is living in Urbanized Area. Palghar has all the three categories of the lifestyles, Urban (Nagari), Coastal (Sagari) and Mountains-Hilly Region (Dongari). Palghar District is blessed by beautiful beaches as it is the part of konkan such as "Shirgaon Beach", "Kelve Beach", "Vadrai Beach", "Dahanu Beach", "Bordi Beach", "Chinchani Beach", "Arnala Beach", "Rajodi Beach", "Suruchi Beach" etc. The district
551-407: The 2011 Census of India , Konkan division had a population of 28,601,441 The most spoken language is Marathi , which is also the sole official language of the region. Due to the presence of large number of migrants in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and other parts of Konkan; Hindi, Urdu and regional languages are also spoken by a significant portion of the population as their first language. At
580-515: The Kshatriya varna but not part of the traditional 96-clan ( 96-Kuli ) Maratha caste. The Warli painting and the renowned Tarpa dance highlight the artistic contributions of the Warli community. Warli art has a history stretching back over a millennium and is celebrated internationally. The Warlis are considered some of the earliest settlers in the region, and their culture has significantly influenced
609-626: The Western Ghats , or Sahyadri mountains, is called jangalapatti . This mainly encompasses the Jawhar, Mokhada, and Vikramgad talukas. The western part of the mountains district is called bandarpatti which includes Vasai, Palghar, Dahanu. The third section is characterized by broad and flat land, including the Wada taluka. The main river flowing through the district is the Vaitarna. The river has many tributaries;
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#1732855061569638-493: The entire northern part of the district. In Palghar many students come for studying from outer areas. Ulhas river which flows to Arabian sea is Vasai creek, district's southern border. Arnala Island is located in Vasai taluka, at the entrance to the Vaitarna estuary. The Palghar district gets some of the most rainfall in all of Maharashtra, an average 3000 mm (118 in) every year. Given its proximity to Mumbai, Palghar serves as
667-581: The most important of them are Barvi and Bhatsa , Pinjal, Surya , Daherja and Tansa . Vaitarna, the largest of Konkan Rivers rises in the Trimbakeshwar hills in Nashik district, opposite to the source of Godavari . The river flows across Shahapur , Vada and Palghar talukas and enter the Arabian Sea through a wide estuary off Arnala. Vaitarna River is 154 km long and has a drainage area that practically covers
696-509: The population spoke Marathi , 15.33% Hindi , 6.12% Varli , 5.61% Gujarati , 1.76% Urdu , 1.75% Bhojpuri and 1.01% Marwari as their first language. The Western Railway network passes through Vasai, Palghar and Dahanu talukas of the district. The Western Express Highway (NH48) has passed through manor and chilhar for enter in Palghar district. In the mountainous regions of the Palghar district, such as in Jawhar and Mokhada , agriculture
725-635: The south and hilly Vaitarna valley on the north together with plateaus and the slopes of Sahyadri . From the steep slopes of the Sahyadri in the east, the land falls through a succession of plateaus in the north and centre of the district to the Ulhas valley in the south. The distance from the parts of different palaces to headquarters Palghar by road is as follows: Khodala 138 km, Mokhada 112 km, Jawhar 75 km, Vikramgad 60 km. Palghar can be separated into three geographical regions. The Eastern part of
754-522: The state of Maharashtra was formed. Palghar district On 1 Aug 2014, the State government of Maharashtra announced the formation of the 36th district of Maharashtra Palghar , it was partitioned out of the Thane district . Palghar District starts from Dahanu at the north and ends at Naigaon . It comprises the talukas of Palghar , Vada , Vikramgad , Jawhar , Mokhada , Dahanu , Talasari and Vasai . At
783-468: The subsequent cultures in and around Palghar. The Koli (fishermen) community of Palghar is a testament to the city's connection with the Arabian Sea . Fishing forms a significant part of Palghar's trade and diet and plays a crucial role in cultural events. The Kolis are further divided into subcastes such as Vaity, Mangela, and Bari . Tourist attractions in the district include: The economy of Palghar
812-534: The talukas now comprising Palghar District formed a part of Thane District. After a struggle and demand for almost 25 years, for bifurcation, the creation of the new district was approved by the Cabinet of Maharashtra on 13 June 2014 and the new district of Palghar came into existence on 1 August. The district is the northernmost part of the Konkan lowlands of Maharashtra. It comprises the wide amphitheater like Ulhas basin on
841-428: The time of the 2011 Census of India , 74.31% of the population of Konkan division followed Hinduism , 15.26% Islam , 4.59% Buddhism , 2.52% Christianity and the remaining 3.32% of the population followed other religions or stated no religion. Religion in Konkan division (2011) There have been changes in the names of districts. Newer districts were also added after India gained independence in 1947 and also after
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