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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Nizar
| native_name =
| pushpin_map = India Gujarat
| pushpin_label_position =
| pushpin_map_alt =
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Gujarat, India
| coordinates = {{coord|21.47|74.19|display=inline}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Gujarat]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Tapi district|Tapi]]
| government_type = [[Taluka Panchayat]]
| area_magnitude =
| area_total_km2 = 400.79
| area_rank =
| elevation_ft = 400
| population_total = 40000
| population_as_of = 2011
| population_density_km2 = auto
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
|postal_code = 394370
| area_code = [[Telephone numbers in India|91-2628-XXX-XXX]]
| registration_plate = GJ-26
| unemployment_rate =
| blank1_name_sec1 = [[Languages of India|Official languages]]
| blank1_info_sec1 = [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]], [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
| blank_name_sec2 = [[Languages of India|Spoken languages]]
| blank_info_sec2 = [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]]
| website = {{URL|https://tapidp.gujarat.gov.in/tapi/}}
| type =
| district =
| state_name =
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|parliament_const =Bardoli
|assembly_const = Nizar, Devala
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'''Nizar''' (''Nijhar'') ({{lang-gu|નિઝર}}) is one of the 5 [[tehsils]] in [[Tapi district]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Gujarat]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tapidp.gujarat.gov.in/tapi/english/nizar-taluka.htm|title=Tapi|publisher=}}</ref>
Nizar was separated from [[Surat]] district in 2007 while [[Tapi district]] was formed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tapidp.gujarat.gov.in/Tapi/english/|title=Tapi District Panchayat|website=tapidp.gujarat.gov.in|language=en|access-date=2017-01-18}}</ref> Nizar is located in the [[South Gujarat]], about 172  [[Kilometre|km]] from [[Surat]] bordering [[Nandurbar district]] of [[Maharashtra]].The official language is Gujarati.

== Geography ==
'''Location''':

Geographical Location: N21 28' 27" and E74 11' 57".

Elevation: 400 ft from mean sea level

== Demographics ==
The total population of Nizar taluka is 129,969 during 2011 census as per 2014-15 report.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://tapidp.gujarat.gov.in/Tapi/prakashano.htm|title=પ્રકાશનો|website=tapidp.gujarat.gov.in|language=gu|access-date=2017-01-18}}</ref> The male population of which is 64,433 while female population is 65,536. The female population is 1,017 against 1,000 male as per 2014-15 report.<ref name=":0" /> The literacy rate of Nizar taluka is 53.39%.

== Government and politics<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ceo.gujarat.gov.in/Ac_MapS.aspx?acno=172|title=Nizar Assembly Constituency|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=Chief Electoral Officer Gujarat State|access-date=18 Jan 2017}}</ref> ==
* [[Gujarat Legislative Assembly]]
Nizar is represented by constituency of [[Gujarat Legislative Assembly]] or ''Gujarat Vidhan Sabha'' (ગુજરાત વિધાનસભા)

=== [[Tapi District|Tapi]] ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Constituency Number
!Name of Constituency
!Reserved for
|-
|171
|[[Vyara (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Vyara]]
|[[Scheduled Tribes|ST]]
|-
|172
|[[Nizar (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Nizar]]
|[[Scheduled Tribes|ST]]
|}
* [[Parliamentary Constituency]]

=== List of Assembly Constituencies in Bardoli Parliamentary Constituency<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.elections.in/gujarat/parliamentary-constituencies/bardoli.html|title=Bardoli(Gujarat) Lok Sabha Election Results 2014 with Sitting MP and Party Name|website=www.elections.in|access-date=2017-01-18}}</ref> ===
Nizar falls under Bardoli parliamentary constituency for Lok Sabha elections. The table below shows the list of all the Assembly Constituencies that fall in Bardoli parliamentary constituency.
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="3" |Names of Assembly Constituencies
|-
|Mangrol (ST)
|Mandvi (ST)
|Kamrej
|-
|Bardoli (SC)
|Mahuva (ST)
|Vyara (ST)
|-
|Nizar (ST)
|
|
|}

== River ==
Patal Ganga river flow through Nizar town. Major river Tapi is 4 km from Nizar town and flows through the Nizar Taluka. Tapi river is major source of drinking water in Nizar Taluka.

== Transport ==
'''Railway''':

Nandurbar is nearest major railway station on Indian railway. Nandurbar is 17 km from Nizar. However, Major railway stations are Surat (172 km), Vadodara (198 km), Manmad (201 km) and Bhusawal (230 km).

'''Bus''':

'''''Gujarat''''': Nizar is well connected by Gujarat Maharashtra State Transport bus with major cities viz. Surat, Valsad, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Ankleshwar. Seating bus are available from morning 04:30 hours. Nizar Ahmedabad sleeper bus (Gujarat State Transport) is available in the evening at 20:00 hours.

'''''Maharashtra''''': Nizar is connected to Nandurbar, Shahada, Taloda, Akkalkuwa through Maharashtra State Transport buses. Ordinary bus are available for local travel. Private buses (seating, semi sleeper and sleeper) are available from Nandurbar and Shahada for Pune and Mumbai (overnight journey).

'''''Madhya Pradesh''''': Buses for Indore are available from Nandurbar and Shahada.

'''Air''': Nearest airport is Surat (172 km) and Indor (266 km) However, major airports are Ahmedabad (305 km), Mumbai (420 km) and Pune (457 km)

=== <small>Distance to Major cities from Nizar (Nijhar):</small> ===
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Gujarat'''
|
|
|'''Maharashtra'''
|
|
|'''Madhya Pradesh'''
|
|
|'''Union Territory'''
|
|-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|'''City'''
|'''Distance in km'''
|
|'''City'''
|'''Distance in km'''
|
|'''City'''
|'''Distance in km'''
|
|'''City'''
|'''Distance in km'''
|-
|Gandhinagar
|326
|
|Indore
|273
|
|Ahmedabad
|305
|
|Akkalkuwa
29

|Sagbara
53

|Ankleshwar
|149
|
|Sendhwa
|115
|
|Bardoli
|142

|Bharuch
|159
|
|Sarangheda
|15
|
|Dhule
|111
|
|Navsari
|171
|
|Mumbai
|420
|
|Surat
|172
|
|Nandurbar
|11
|
|Vadodara
|198
|
|Nasik
|211
|
|Valsad
|225
|
|Vapi
|247
|
|Shahada
|20
|
|Vyara
|110
|
|Shirpur
|67
|
|Taloda
|18
|
|
|
|
|
|
|}

== Villages of Nizar Taluka<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tapidp.gujarat.gov.in/Tapi/english/nizar-taluka.htm|title=Tapi District Panchayat {{!}} My Taluka|website=tapidp.gujarat.gov.in|language=en|access-date=2017-01-18}}</ref> ==
{| class="wikitable"
|
{| class="wikitable"
!
|Adada
!
|Borde
!
|Hathnur Digar
!
|Lakshmi Kheda
|-
!
|Akkalutar
!
|Borikuwa
!
|Hathode
!
|Lekurvadi
|-
!
|Amode Tarfe Satone
!
|Borthe
!
|Hingni-Digar
!
|Mataval
|-
!
|Amode Tarfe Talode
!
|Chinchoda
!
|Hol
!
|Medhpur
|-
!
|Antruli
!
|Chirmati
!
|Itwai
!
|Modale
|-
!
|Arkund
!
|Chokhiamli
!
|Jhapampi-Alis Jhampa Amli
!
|Moramba
|-
!
|Ashapur
!
|Dabriamba
!
|Jhumkathi
!
|Mubarakpur
|-
!
|Ashrava
!
|Deo-Mogra-Gaibiumar
!
|K Velde
!
|Nasarpur
|-
!
|Aste Tarfe Budhaval
!
|Devala
!
|Kavithe
!
|Nevale
|-
!
|Bahurupa
!
|Fulwadi
!
|Kelani
!
|Nimbhore
|-
!
|Balambe
!
|Gadid
!
|Kevdamoi
!
|Nizar
|-
!
|Balde
!
|Gamdi
!
|Kharave Tarfe-Ghanore
!
|Panibara
|-
!
|Bej
!
|Gangtha
!
|Khodada
!
|Parod
|-
!
|Bhamsal
!
|Gorasa
!
|Kondraj
!
|Pati
|-
!
|Bhil Bhavali
!
|Gujarpur
!
|Kothli Budrak
!
|Patipada
|-
!
|Bhil Jamboli
!
|Harduli Digar
!
|Kukarmunda
!
|Pimlas
|-
!
|Piplod Tarfe -Nizar
!
|Vadli
!
|Tapi Khadkale
!
|Sarvale
|-
!
|Pishavar
!
|Vanka
!
|Taranda
!
|Satola
|-
!
|Rajpur
!
|Varpada
!
|Tulse
!
|Shale
|-
!
|Ranaichi
!
|Vesgam
!
|Ubhad
!
|Shelu
|-
!
|Raygadh
!
|Vyaval
!
|Umja
!
|Sulvade
|Dondawda
!
|Sadagvan
!
|Ziribeda
!
|Untavad
|
|
|}
|}

== Education ==
Nizar taluka has 113 primary schools, 21 higher schools and one college as per 2014-15 report<ref name=":0" />

'''Schools''':
- Shir R.G. Patel Vidhyalay, Nizar.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Vidyalaya., Nizat
- Govt. Model school Nizar
- Govt. science School Nizar
- Nizar Prarthmik Shala.
- sai vidya Mandir school
-Late P.M.Patel English School

'''College''':
- Arts and Commerce College, Nizar.
-ITI Nizar

== Facility ==
'''Govt offices''':
- Nizar Taluka Panchayat
- Nizar Gram Panchayat
- Police station
- Rest-house Nizar
- Gujarat State's Electricity Board
- Post Office
- BSNL Office

'''Hospital''':
- Govt. Referral hospital, Nizar.

'''Industry''':
- Sumul Chilling Plan, Nizar
- Sumul Dairy, Nizar

'''Markets''':
- Shri Nizar Kharid-vechan mandli, Nizar

'''Lodging & Boarding''':
- Patel Restaurant lodging & boarding, Shriji Restaurant lodging & boarding

'''Main Occupation''':
- Farming

'''Petrol Pump
- welcome petroleum (velda)
-INDIAN OIL (YOGESHWAR PETROLEUM)
- Essar Petrol Pump
-balaji petroleum,
raygadh

== Bank ==
{| class="wikitable"
!Bank Name
!Branch Name
!IFSC Code / MICR Code / Branch Code
!Address
!Contact
|-
|Dena Bank
|NIZAR
|BKDN0230297 / NON-MICR / 230297
|MARKET YARD BLDG.NIJHAR - 394370 .DIST. SURAT.
'''City:''' NIJHAR
'''District:''' SURAT
'''State:''' GUJARAT
|02628-244226
|-
|State Bank Of India (SBI)
|NIZAR
|SBIN0011011 / 394002203 / 011011
|DIST SURAT STATE GUJARAT
'''City:''' SURAT
'''District:''' SURAT
'''State:''' GUJARAT
|
|-
|Surat District Coop Bank
|NIZAR BRANCH
|SDCB0000010 / NON-MICR / 000010
|NEAR AGRICULTURE PRODUCT MARKET, TAL-NIZAR, TAPI - 394370
'''City:''' NIZAR
'''District:''' TAPI
'''State:''' GUJARAT
|02628-244227
|-
|Bank Of Baroda (BOB)
|KUKARMUNDA, DIST. SURAT, GUJARAT
|BARB0KUKARM / 394012517 / KUKARM
|KUKARMUNDA, TAL. NIZAR, DIST. SURAT, GUJARAT - 394380 .
'''City:''' KUKARMUNDA
'''District:''' SURAT
'''State:''' GUJARAT
|02628-223043
|-
|Surat District Coop Bank
|KUKARMUNDA BRANCH
|SDCB0000031 / NON-MICR / 000031
|TAL-NIZAR, TAPI - 394380
'''City:''' KUKARMUNDA
'''District:''' TAPI
'''State:''' GUJARAT
|02628-223130
|-
|Bank Of Baroda (BOB)
|VELDA, GUJARAT
|BARB0VELDAX / NON-MICR / VELDAX
|VELDA, TAL.NIZAR, DIST.SURAT, GUJARAT - 394370 .
'''City:''' VELDA
'''District:''' SURAT
'''State:''' GUJARAT
|02628-244246
|-
|Surat District Coop Bank
|RUMKITALAV BRANCH
|SDCB0000060 / NON-MICR / 000060
|TAL-NIZAR, TAPI.
'''City:''' RUMKITALAV
'''District:''' TAPI
'''State:''' GUJARAT
|02628-222259
|}

== Cultural ==

=== Ras Garba ===
'''Famous Garba Place :''' Prince chowk, Vallabh nagar

=== Ram Navmi ===
[[Rama Navami|Ram Navmi]] is celebrated every year in Ram Mandir from Gudhi Padva to Hanuman Jayanti

[[File:20170405Ramnavmiutsavnizar.jpg|thumb|Shree Ram Navmi Utsav 2017 at Nizar]]

=== Bhagwat Saptah ===
Shrimad Bhagwat Katha is held in Ram Mandir every year during [[Krishna Janmashtami]]

Makar Sankranti, Gudhi Padva, Holi, Ganesh Utsav, Navratra, Dasara, Diwali are other major festivals,

==References==
<references/>

== External links ==
* {{Official website|https://tapidp.gujarat.gov.in/Tapi/taluka/nizar/index|Nizar taluka panchayat official website}}

[[Category:Talukas of Gujarat]]
[[Category:Tapi district]]

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