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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name | | name = Silvassa | ||
| native_name | | native_name = | ||
| settlement_type | | settlement_type = City | ||
| image_skyline | | image_skyline = Dadra and Nagar Haveli Silvassa 3.jpg | ||
| image_alt | | image_alt = Silvassa Townhall | ||
| image_caption | | image_caption = Silvassa Townhall | ||
| nickname | | nickname = | ||
| map_alt | | map_alt = | ||
| map_caption | | map_caption = | ||
| pushpin_map | | pushpin_map = India#India Dadra and Nagar Haveli#India Gujarat | ||
| pushpin_label_position | | pushpin_label_position = left | ||
| pushpin_map_alt | | pushpin_map_alt = | ||
| pushpin_map_caption | | pushpin_map_caption = | ||
| coordinates | | coordinates = {{coord|20.27|N|73.02|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| subdivision_type | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_name | | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|Union territory]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_name1 | | subdivision_name1 = {{flagicon image|Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu emblem.png}} [[Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 | | subdivision_name2 = [[Dadra and Nagar Haveli District|Dadra and Nagar Haveli]] | ||
| established_title | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| established_date | | established_date = 1885 | ||
| founder | | founder = Governor [[Carlos Eugénio Correia da Silva, Count of Paço de Arcos|Carlos Eugénio Correia da Silva]] | ||
| named_for | | named_for = [[Paço de Arcos]], [[Oeiras, Portugal|Oeiras]]<br />(A town near Lisbon)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/Silvassa/Church-of-Our-Lady-of-Piety/ps51696678.cms|title = Church of Our Lady of Piety|website = [[The Times of India]]}}</ref> | ||
| government_type | | government_type = Municipal Council | ||
| governing_body | | governing_body = Silvassa Municipal Council | ||
| leader_title1 | | leader_title1 = Mayor | ||
| leader_name1 | | leader_name1 = Rakeshsinh Chauhan | ||
| unit_pref | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| area_footnotes | | area_footnotes = | ||
| area_total_km2 | | area_total_km2 = 16 | ||
| area_rank | | area_rank = | ||
| elevation_footnotes | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_m | | elevation_m = 32 | ||
| population_total | | population_total = 98,266 | ||
| population_as_of | | population_as_of = 2011 | ||
| population_footnotes | | population_footnotes = | ||
| population_density_km2 | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| population_rank | | population_rank = | ||
| population_demonym | | population_demonym = | ||
| demographics_type1 | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| demographics1_title1 | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_info1 | | demographics1_info1 = [[Hindi]], [[English language|English]] | ||
| demographics1_title2 | | demographics1_title2 = Additional official | ||
| demographics1_info2 | | demographics1_info2 = [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]]<ref>{{cite web |title=The Goa, Daman and Diu Official Language Act, 1987 |url=https://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/6809/1/official_language_act.pdf |access-date=12 November 2022 |website=indiacode.nic.in }}</ref> | ||
| timezone1 | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| utc_offset1 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| postal_code_type | | postal_code_type = <!-- [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] --> | ||
| postal_code | | postal_code = 396230 | ||
| area_code | | area_code = 0260 | ||
| area_code_type | | area_code_type = Telephone code | ||
| registration_plate | | registration_plate = DD-01 | ||
| footnotes | | footnotes = | ||
| | | official_name = | ||
| website = {{URL|dnh.gov.in}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Silvassa''' | '''Silvassa''' is a city and municipality in western India, and the headquarters of the [[Dadra and Nagar Haveli district]]. It was a part of the [[Daman district, India|Daman district]] of the former [[Portuguese India]], and is today the largest city in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Many large companies have established their manufacturing units there. The city has a large number of factories providing significant government revenue, which allows the city to maintain a low level of taxation. The city was chosen as one of the hundred Indian cities in [[Government of India]]'s flagship [[Smart Cities Mission]]. | ||
==Etymology== | |||
The former official name of the place during [[Portuguese India|Portuguese]] rule was '''Paço de Arcos''' (also spelled '''Paço d'Arcos''').<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nativeplanet.com/travel-guide/silvassa-the-city-with-portugal-history-003775.html|title=Silvassa – A City with Portugal History|date=29 July 2017}}</ref> | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Until the end of the 19th century, Silvassa was just one of many small villages in [[Portuguese India]]. Its importance started to grow in 1885, when the Portuguese | Until the end of the 19th century, Silvassa was just one of many small villages in [[Portuguese India]]. Its importance started to grow in 1885, when the Portuguese administration, under the Governor-General [[Carlos Eugénio Correia da Silva, Count of Paço de Arcos]], decided to transfer the seat of the [[Nagar Haveli|Pragana Nagar Avely]] municipality from [[Darará]] to further inland. By decree of 11 February 1885 from the Portuguese Ministry of the Overseas, Silvassa was created as a town (''vila''), with the name "Paço de Arcos".<ref>[https://legislacaoregia.parlamento.pt/V/1/59/120/p59 "Decreto de 11 de fevereiro de 1885", ''Diário do Governo'', 1885]</ref> However, the original name prevailed and the town continued to be mainly known as Silvassa and referred to as such even in official documents. It continued to stay the municipal capital until the [[Annexation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli|Indian Annexation of 1954]]. | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
According to the 2011 India [[2011 Census of India|census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Silvassa had a population of 98,265. | According to the 2011 India [[2011 Census of India|census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Silvassa had a population of 98,265. | ||
==Language== | ==Language== | ||
[[Gujarati language|Gujarati]] and [[Hindi]] are the commonly spoken languages. Since the city lies in the northern part of Nagar Haveli, Gujarati language and its dialects are widely spoken as compared to the southern part of Nagar Haveli where [[Marathi language|Marathi]], [[Konkani language|Konkani]] and its dialects hold prominence. Silvassa, being a cosmopolitan, is home to people from every part of India and hence every Indian language is spoken here such as Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bhojpuri, Odia, Malayalam, Bengali, Kannada, Marwadi etc. A former Portuguese colony, Silvassa has a significant [[Roman Catholic]] population. There are still a few people who speak [[Portuguese language|Portuguese]] as their first language. | [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]] and [[Hindi]] are the commonly spoken languages. Since the city lies in the northern part of Nagar Haveli, Gujarati language and its dialects are widely spoken as compared to the southern part of Nagar Haveli where [[Marathi language|Marathi]], [[Konkani language|Konkani]] and its dialects hold prominence. Silvassa, being a cosmopolitan, is home to people from every part of India and hence every Indian language is spoken here such as Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bhojpuri, Odia, Malayalam, Bengali, Kannada, Marwadi etc. A former Portuguese colony, Silvassa has a significant [[Roman Catholic]] population. There are still a few people who speak [[Portuguese language|Portuguese]] as their first language. | ||
==Industry== | ==Industry== | ||
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Far from being a tribal region, Silvassa has now developed into an industrial hub with major industrial companies setting up manufacturing bases in the region. Its initial tax-free status granted by the Indian government to boost industrial investment in the former Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli has contributed to the region's industrial growth.{{citation needed|date=December 2012}} The industrial landscape of Silvassa and surrounding region has been altered dramatically. It is one of the largest states in collection of excise duty from more than 3,500 small and medium industries. Silvassa is a big hub for plastic products and its products are found throughout India thanks to their good quality and low cost. Apart from all this, Silvassa is also known for various FMCG distributors like Gajra Distribution having reach throughout the country. | Far from being a tribal region, Silvassa has now developed into an industrial hub with major industrial companies setting up manufacturing bases in the region. Its initial tax-free status granted by the Indian government to boost industrial investment in the former Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli has contributed to the region's industrial growth.{{citation needed|date=December 2012}} The industrial landscape of Silvassa and surrounding region has been altered dramatically. It is one of the largest states in collection of excise duty from more than 3,500 small and medium industries. Silvassa is a big hub for plastic products and its products are found throughout India thanks to their good quality and low cost. Apart from all this, Silvassa is also known for various FMCG distributors like Gajra Distribution having reach throughout the country. | ||
Silvassa hosts more than 200,000 floating population, coming from all parts of the country; the laborers mostly hail from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and | Silvassa hosts more than 200,000 floating population, coming from all parts of the country; the laborers mostly hail from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha. Other floating community is from the states of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Rajasthan. | ||
==Transport and connections== | ==Transport and connections== | ||
Silvassa is connected to Maharashtra and Gujarat via [[National Highway 848A (India)|National Highway 848A]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2013/E_870_2013_011.pdf|title=New National Highways notification - NH 848A|date=17 Apr 2013|website=[[The Gazette of India]]|access-date=20 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180521020836/http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2013/E_870_2013_011.pdf|archive-date=21 May 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Silvassa has a well-maintained road network. The nearest railway stations are in {{rws|Vapi}} {{convert|16|km}} away and {{rws|Bhilad}}, {{convert|14|km}} away. Daman is 30 km away via Bhilad on National Highway number 8. Mumbai is 160 km away from Silvassa, via Bhilad, on National Highway number 8 Surat is 130 km away from Silvassa, via Bhilad, on National Highway number 8. Auto-rickshaw services ply between Vapi and Silvassa at a regular interval and easily available from Vapi (E) railway station. Gujarat Road Transport Buses ply between Silvassa and Vapi at a regular interval. | Silvassa is connected to Maharashtra and Gujarat via [[National Highway 848A (India)|National Highway 848A]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2013/E_870_2013_011.pdf|title=New National Highways notification - NH 848A|date=17 Apr 2013|website=[[The Gazette of India]]|access-date=20 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180521020836/http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2013/E_870_2013_011.pdf|archive-date=21 May 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Silvassa has a well-maintained road network. The nearest railway stations are in {{rws|Vapi}} {{convert|16|km}} away and {{rws|Bhilad}}, {{convert|14|km}} away. Daman is 30 km away via Bhilad on National Highway number 8. Mumbai is 160 km away from Silvassa, via Bhilad, on National Highway number 8 Surat is 130 km away from Silvassa, via [[Bhilad]], on National Highway number 8. Auto-rickshaw services ply between Vapi and Silvassa at a regular interval and easily available from Vapi (E) railway station. Gujarat Road Transport Buses ply between Silvassa and Vapi at a regular interval. | ||
Silvassa Smart City Limited currently operates 10 Electric Buses to and from the Silvassa Bus Stand, destinations include Daman, Vapi, Khanvel, Dudhani, and Mandoni. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
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[[Category:Silvassa| ]] | [[Category:Silvassa| ]] | ||
[[Category:Cities and towns in Dadra and Nagar Haveli | [[Category:Cities and towns in Dadra and Nagar Haveli]] | ||
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| Coordinates: 20°16′N 73°01′E / 20.27°N 73.02°ECoordinates: 20°16′N 73°01′E / 20.27°N 73.02°E | |
| Country |  India |
| Union territory |  Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu |
| District | Dadra and Nagar Haveli |
| Founded by | Governor Carlos Eugénio Correia da Silva |
| Named for | Paço de Arcos, Oeiras (A town near Lisbon)[1] |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Council |
| • Body | Silvassa Municipal Council |
| • Mayor | Rakeshsinh Chauhan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16 km2 (6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 98,266 |
| • Density | 6,100/km2 (16,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, English |
| • Additional official | Gujarati[2] |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | 0260 |
| Vehicle registration | DD-01 |
| Website | dnh |
Silvassa is a city and municipality in western India, and the headquarters of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli district. It was a part of the Daman district of the former Portuguese India, and is today the largest city in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Many large companies have established their manufacturing units there. The city has a large number of factories providing significant government revenue, which allows the city to maintain a low level of taxation. The city was chosen as one of the hundred Indian cities in Government of India's flagship Smart Cities Mission.
Etymology[edit]
The former official name of the place during Portuguese rule was Paço de Arcos (also spelled Paço d'Arcos).[3]
History[edit]
Until the end of the 19th century, Silvassa was just one of many small villages in Portuguese India. Its importance started to grow in 1885, when the Portuguese administration, under the Governor-General Carlos Eugénio Correia da Silva, Count of Paço de Arcos, decided to transfer the seat of the Pragana Nagar Avely municipality from Darará to further inland. By decree of 11 February 1885 from the Portuguese Ministry of the Overseas, Silvassa was created as a town (vila), with the name "Paço de Arcos".[4] However, the original name prevailed and the town continued to be mainly known as Silvassa and referred to as such even in official documents. It continued to stay the municipal capital until the Indian Annexation of 1954.
Demographics[edit]
According to the 2011 India census,[5] Silvassa had a population of 98,265.
Language[edit]
Gujarati and Hindi are the commonly spoken languages. Since the city lies in the northern part of Nagar Haveli, Gujarati language and its dialects are widely spoken as compared to the southern part of Nagar Haveli where Marathi, Konkani and its dialects hold prominence. Silvassa, being a cosmopolitan, is home to people from every part of India and hence every Indian language is spoken here such as Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bhojpuri, Odia, Malayalam, Bengali, Kannada, Marwadi etc. A former Portuguese colony, Silvassa has a significant Roman Catholic population. There are still a few people who speak Portuguese as their first language.
Industry[edit]
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Far from being a tribal region, Silvassa has now developed into an industrial hub with major industrial companies setting up manufacturing bases in the region. Its initial tax-free status granted by the Indian government to boost industrial investment in the former Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli has contributed to the region's industrial growth.[citation needed] The industrial landscape of Silvassa and surrounding region has been altered dramatically. It is one of the largest states in collection of excise duty from more than 3,500 small and medium industries. Silvassa is a big hub for plastic products and its products are found throughout India thanks to their good quality and low cost. Apart from all this, Silvassa is also known for various FMCG distributors like Gajra Distribution having reach throughout the country.
Silvassa hosts more than 200,000 floating population, coming from all parts of the country; the laborers mostly hail from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha. Other floating community is from the states of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
Transport and connections[edit]
Silvassa is connected to Maharashtra and Gujarat via National Highway 848A.[6] Silvassa has a well-maintained road network. The nearest railway stations are in Vapi 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) away and Bhilad, 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) away. Daman is 30 km away via Bhilad on National Highway number 8. Mumbai is 160 km away from Silvassa, via Bhilad, on National Highway number 8 Surat is 130 km away from Silvassa, via Bhilad, on National Highway number 8. Auto-rickshaw services ply between Vapi and Silvassa at a regular interval and easily available from Vapi (E) railway station. Gujarat Road Transport Buses ply between Silvassa and Vapi at a regular interval.
Silvassa Smart City Limited currently operates 10 Electric Buses to and from the Silvassa Bus Stand, destinations include Daman, Vapi, Khanvel, Dudhani, and Mandoni.
See also[edit]
- Portuguese India
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
- Annexation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli
- Amli
References[edit]
- ↑ "Church of Our Lady of Piety". The Times of India.
- ↑ "The Goa, Daman and Diu Official Language Act, 1987" (PDF). indiacode.nic.in. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
- ↑ "Silvassa – A City with Portugal History". 29 July 2017.
- ↑ "Decreto de 11 de fevereiro de 1885", Diário do Governo, 1885
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ↑ "New National Highways notification - NH 848A" (PDF). The Gazette of India. 17 April 2013. Archived (PDF) from the original on 21 May 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2018.