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{{Infobox settlement
{{Infobox settlement
| name                           = Palghar District
| name               = Palghar district
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|photo2a = Jaivilas Palace, Jawhar.jpg
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| established_title              = <!-- Established -->
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| registration_plate              = MH-04 (Thane RTO), MH-48 (Palghar District RTO)
| website                        = {{URL|https://palghar.gov.in/}}
| footnotes                      =
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'''Palghar District''' (Marathi pronunciation: [[Help:IPA/Marathi|[paːlɡʱəɾ]]]) is a [[Districts of Maharashtra|district]] in the state of [[Maharashtra]] in [[Konkan Division]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/palghar-becomes-maharashtra-36th-district/15497159|title=Palghar becomes Maharashtra's 36th district|date=7 August 2014|work=mid-day}}</ref> On 1 August 2014, the Maharashtra State government announced the formation of the 36th district of Maharashtra, when a new Palghar District was carved out of the old [[Thane district]]. Palghar District starts from [[Dahanu]] at the north and ends at [[Naigaon]]. It comprises the talukas of [[Palghar]], [[Vada, Palghar|Vada]], [[Vikramgad]], [[Jawhar]], [[Mokhada]], [[Dahanu]], [[Talasari]] and  [[Vasai-Virar]]. At the [[2011 Census of India|2011 Census]], the talukas now comprising the district had a population of 2,990,116.<ref name=Collector>{{cite news | url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/bangar-named-as-the-first-collector-of-palghar-district-114072301297_1.html | title=Bangar named as the first collector of Palghar district | newspaper=[[Business Standard]] | date=23 July 2014 | access-date=15 September 2014}}</ref>
| image_alt          =
| image_caption      = Clockwise from top-left: View from Kosbad Hill, [[Chimaji Appa]] memorial at [[Fort Bassein|Vasai Fort]], Sunset at beach in [[Dahanu]], View of [[Virar]] from Jivdani Hill, Jai Vilas Palace in [[Jawhar]]
| nickname          =
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| subdivision_type  = [[Country]]
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| subdivision_type1  = [[States and territories of India|State]]
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| subdivision_name1  = [[Maharashtra]]
| subdivision_name2  = [[Konkan division|Konkan]]
| established_title  = <!-- Established -->
| established_date  = 21 August 2016{{Citation needed|reason=a reference is needed for this information|date=February 2018}}
| founder            =
| named_for          =
| seat_type          = Headquarters
| seat              = [[Palghar]]
| governing_body    = '''Palghar Zilla Parishad'''
| leader_title      = Guardian Minister
| leader_name        = '''[[Ganesh Naik]]'''<br /> {{small|([[Government of Maharashtra|Cabinet Minister Mha]])}}
| leader_title1      = President Z. P. Palghar
| leader_name1      = '''NA'''
| leader_title2      = District Collector
| leader_name2      = '''Mr. Dr. Manik Gursul (IAS)'''
| leader_title3      = CEO Z. P. Palghar
| leader_name3      = '''NA'''
| leader_title4      = [[List of members of the 18th Lok Sabha|MPs]]
| leader_name4      = '''[[Hemant Savara]]'''<br /> {{small|([[Palghar (Lok Sabha constituency)|Palghar]])}}
| unit_pref          = Metric
| area_footnotes    =
| area_total_km2    = 5344
| area_rank          =
| elevation_footnotes =
| elevation_m        =
| population_total  = 2990116
| population_as_of  = 2011 Census
| population_footnotes = {{Citation needed|reason=a reference is needed for this information|date=February 2018}}
| population_density_km2 = auto
| population_urban  = 1435210
| population_rank    =
| population_demonym =
| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| timezone1          = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1        = +5:30
| postal_code_type  = <!-- [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] -->
| postal_code        = 401xxx, 402xxx, 403xxx, 404xxx, 405xxx, 406xxx
| iso_code          = [[ISO 3166-2:IN|IN-MH]]
| registration_plate = MH-04 (Thane RTO), MH-48 (Palghar District RTO)
| website            = {{URL|https://palghar.gov.in/}}
| footnotes          =
| demographics1_info1 = [[Marathi Language|Marathi]]
| official_name      =
}}
'''Palghar district''' ([[Marathi language|Marathi]] pronunciation: [[Help:IPA/Marathi|[paːlɡʱəɾ]]]) is a [[Districts of Maharashtra|district]] in the [[Konkan division]] of the [[Indian state]] of [[Maharashtra]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/palghar-becomes-maharashtra-36th-district/15497159|title=Palghar becomes Maharashtra's 36th district|date=7 August 2014|work=mid-day}}</ref> The headquarters of the district is the town of [[Palghar]]. Other major cities in the district are [[Vasai-Virar]], [[Talasari]], [[Jawhar]] and [[Dahanu]].
 
On 1 Aug 2014, the [[Government of Maharashtra]] announced the formation of Palghar as the 36th district of Maharashtra. It was carved out of [[Thane district]]. Palghar District starts from [[Dahanu]] in the north and ends at [[Naigaon]]. It comprises the talukas of [[Palghar]], [[Vada, Palghar|Vada]], [[Vikramgad]], [[Jawhar]], [[Mokhada]], [[Dahanu]], [[Talasari]] and  [[Vasai]]. At the [[2011 Census of India|2011 Census]], the talukas now comprising the district had a population of 2,990,116.<ref name=Collector>{{cite news | url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/bangar-named-as-the-first-collector-of-palghar-district-114072301297_1.html | title=Bangar named as the first collector of Palghar district | newspaper=[[Business Standard]] | date=23 July 2014 | access-date=15 September 2014}}</ref>
 
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", "Kalamb Beach", "Bhuigaon Beach" etc. The district is bounded by Thane and [[Nashik district]]s 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 belong to Tribal-Konkni, Warli, koli, Agri..
 
==Officer==
 
===Members of Parliament===
 
'''[[Hemant Savara]]''' ([[BJP]])<br /> {{small|([[Palghar (Lok Sabha constituency)|Palghar]])}}
 
===Guardian Minister===
{{Infobox Political post
| post = Guardian Minister Palghar
| native_name = '''पालकमंत्री पालघर '''
| insignia = Emblem_of_India.svg
| insigniasize = 50px
| insigniacaption = Emblem of India
| image =
| incumbent = [[Ganesh Naik]]
| incumbentsince = 24 September 2022
| style = [[The Honourable]]
| imagesize =
| termlength = 5 years / No time limit
| appointer = [[Chief Minister of Maharashtra]]
| residence = Palghar
| formation =
| succession =
| website = {{URL|http://palghar.gov.in/en/}}
}}
 
====list of Guardian Minister ====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Name
! Term of office
|-
| '''[[Vishnu Sawra]]'''
| 31 October 2014 - 8 November 2019
|-
| '''[[Dadaji Bhuse]]'''
|9 January 2020 - 27 June 2022
|-
| '''[[Aditi Sunil Tatkare]]'''<br />''Additional charge''
| 27 June 2022 - 29 June 2022
|-
| '''[[Ravindra Chavan]]'''
| 24 September 2022 - Incumbent
|}
 
===District Magistrate/Collector===


Palghar has an urban population of 1,435,210, that is 48% of total population is living in Urbanized Area. The district is bounded by [[Thane District|Thane]] and [[Nashik district]]s 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 [[Vasai-Virar]], Palghar-Boisar, [[Dahanu]] are parts of [[Mumbai Metropolitan Region]].
{{Infobox Political post
| post = District Magistrate / Collector Palghar
| native_name = '''जिल्हाधिकारी तथा जिल्हदंडाधिकरी पालघर '''
| insignia = Emblem_of_India.svg
| insigniasize = 50px
| insigniacaption = Emblem of India
| image =
| incumbent = Indurani Jakhad (IAS)
| incumbentsince = 2024|
| imagesize =
| termlength = No time limit
| appointer = [[Government of Maharashtra]]
| residence = At Palghar District
| formation =
| website = {{URL|http://palghar.gov.in/en/}}
}}
 
====List of District Magistrate / Collector ====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Name
! Term of office
|-
|'''Dr. Manik Gursul (IAS)'''
|2018 - 2022
|-
| '''Mr. Govind Bodke (IAS)'''
|2022 - Incumbent
|}


==History==
==History==
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==Geography==
==Geography==
The district is the northernmost part of the Konkan lowlands of Maharashtra. It comprises the wide amphitheater like [[Ulhas]] basin on the south and hilly [[Vaitarna]] valley on the north together with plateaus and the slopes of [[Western Ghats|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&nbsp;km, Mokhada 112&nbsp;km, Jawhar 75&nbsp;km, Vikramgad 60&nbsp;km.
The district is the northernmost part of the Konkan lowlands of Maharashtra. It comprises the wide, amphitheater-like [[Ulhas]] basin on the south and the hilly [[Vaitarna]] valley on the north, together with plateaus and the slopes of [[Western Ghats|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&nbsp;km, Mokhada 112&nbsp;km, Jawhar 75&nbsp;km, Vikramgad 60&nbsp;km.


The main river flowing through the district is the Vaitarna. The river has many tributaries; the most important of them are Barvi and [[Bhatsa]], Pinjal, [[Surya]], Daherja and [[Tansa River|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 taluka|Shahapur]], Vada and Palghar talukas and enter the Arabian Sea through a wide estuary off Arnala. Vaitarna River is 154&nbsp;km long and has a drainage area that practically covers the entire northern part of the district. In Palghar many students come for studying from outer areas.
Palghar can be separated into three geographical regions.<ref name=":03">{{Cite web |title=Geographical Information {{!}} District Palghar, Government of Maharashtra {{!}} India |url=https://palghar.gov.in/en/geographical-information-2/ |access-date=2023-05-10 |language=en-US}}</ref> The Eastern part of 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.


Ulhas river which flows to Arabian sea is Vasai creek, district's southern border.
The main river flowing through the district is the Vaitarna. The river has many tributaries; the most important of them are Barvi and [[Bhatsa]], Pinjal, [[Surya]], Daherja and [[Tansa River|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 taluka|Shahapur]], Vada and Palghar talukas and enter the Arabian Sea through a wide estuary off Arnala. Vaitarna River is 154&nbsp;km long and has a drainage area that practically covers 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.


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&nbsp;mm (118&nbsp;in) every year.<ref name=":03"/> Given its proximity to Mumbai, Palghar serves as a water catchment area to Mumbai.<ref name=":13">{{Cite book |last=Anand |first=Nikhil |title=Hydraulic City |publisher=Duke University Press |year=2017}}</ref> 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.<ref name=":13" />


===Climate===
===Climate===
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==Divisions==
==Divisions==
Palghar has an urban population of 1,435,210, that is 48% of total population is living in Urbanized Area. Palghar District comprises 8 [[taluka]]s. The talukas, with their populations at the 2001 and 2011 Censuses <ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/|title=Census of India Website : Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|work=censusindia.gov.in}}</ref> are as follows:
{{See also|List of villages and towns in Thane District|}}
Palghar has an urban population of 1,435,210, that is 48% of total population is living in Urbanized Area. Palghar District comprises 8 [[taluka]]s. The talukas, with their populations at the 2001 and 2011 Censuses <ref name="census2011">{{cite web |title=District Census Hand Book – Thane |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/834/download/36204/DH_2011_2721_PART_A_DCHB_THANE.pdf |website=[[Census of India]] |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref> are as follows:


===List of Talukas===
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! Taluka  ||  Population<br />Census 2001 || Population<br />Census 2011
! Taluka  ||  Population<br />Census 2001 || Population<br />Census 2011
|-
|-
| [[Vasai-Virar]] ||align="right"|795,863||align="right"|1,343,402
| [[Vasai]] ||align="right"|795,863||align="right"|1,343,402
|-
|-
| [[Palghar]] ||align="right"|454,635||align="right"|550,166
| [[Palghar]] ||align="right"|454,635||align="right"|550,166
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== Sub-Divisions and Talukas ==
♦ '''Vasai'''⇒[[Vasai]]
♦'''Palghar'''⇒ [[Palghar]]
♦'''Dahanu'''⇒ [[Dahanu]], [[Talasari]]
♦'''Vada'''⇒ [[Vada, Palghar|Vada]], [[Vikramgad]]
♦'''Jawhar'''⇒ [[Jawhar]],  [[Mokhada]]


===Municipal Corporations in Palghar District===
===Municipal Corporations in Palghar District===
* [[Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation|Vasai-Virar]]
* [[Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation|Vasai-Virar]]


===Municipal Councils in Palghar District===  
===Municipal Councils in Palghar District===
* [[Palghar]]
* [[Palghar]]
* [[Dahanu]]
* [[Jawhar]]
* [[Jawhar]]
* [[Dahanu]]


'''Newly Formed Nagar Panchyats in Palghar District'''
===Nagar Panchyats in Palghar District===
* [[Talasari]]
* [[Vikramgad]]
* [[Vada, Palghar|Vada]]
* [[Mokhada]]
 
===Proposed Municipal Councils in Palghar District===
* [[Boisar]] (Proposed Boisar Municipal Council includes towns of Boisar, [[Dandi Census Town|Dandi]], [[Khaira, Palghar|Khaira]], [[Saravali]], [[Katkar]], [[Pasthal]] and [[Salwad]])


* Mokhada
===Proposed Nagar Panchyats in Palghar District===
* Vikramgad
* [[Charoti]] (merging '''Charoti''', Bharad, and [[Kasa Khurd]])
* Talasari
* [[Chinchani]]
* Vada
* [[Tarapur, Maharashtra|Tarapur]]
* [[Manor, India|Manor]]
* [[Saphale]] (merging Saphale and Umbarpada Nandade)
* [[Shirsad]]
* [[Sarsun]]


===Constituencies===
===Constituencies===
There are six [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituencies in Palghar district, grouped into one [[Lok Sabha]] constituency; [[Dahanu (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Dahanu (ST)]], [[Vikramgad (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Vikramgad (ST)]], [[Palghar (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Palghar (ST)]], [[Boisar (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Boisar (ST)]], [[Nalasopara (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Nalasopara]] and [[Vasai (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Vasai]] constituencies are part of [[Palghar (Lok Sabha constituency)|Palghar Lok Sabha constituency]]. [[Rajendra Gavit|Rajendra Dhedya Gavit]] from Shiv Sena is the member for Palghar of the [[17th Lok Sabha]].
There are six [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituencies in Palghar district, grouped into one [[Lok Sabha]] constituency; [[Dahanu (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Dahanu (ST)]], [[Vikramgad (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Vikramgad (ST)]], [[Palghar (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Palghar (ST)]], [[Boisar (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Boisar (ST)]], [[Nalasopara (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Nalasopara]] and [[Vasai (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Vasai]] constituencies are part of [[Palghar (Lok Sabha constituency)|Palghar Lok Sabha constituency]]. [[Hemant Savara | Hemant Vishnu Savara ]] from Bharatiya Janta Party is member for Palghar of the [[18th Lok Sabha]].


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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.<ref name="census2011" />
===Religion===
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|title=Religions in Palghar district (2011)<ref name="Religion">{{cite web |title=C-16 Population By Religion - Maharashtra|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-01/DDW27C-01%20MDDS.XLS |website=census.gov.in}}</ref>
|title=Religions in Palghar district (2011)<ref name="Religion">{{Cite web|date=2011|title=Population by Religion - Maharashtra |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11382/download/14495/DDW27C-01%20MDDS.XLS |website=censusindia.gov.in|publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref>
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{{bar percent|[[Hindus]]|darkorange|87.05}}
{{bar percent|[[Hinduism in Maharashtra|Hinduism]]|darkorange|87.05}}
{{bar percent|[[Muslims]]|#008000|5.76}}
{{bar percent|[[Marathi Muslims|Islam]]|green|5.76}}
{{bar percent|[[Christians]]|dodgerblue|3.89}}
{{bar percent|[[Christianity in Maharashtra|Christianity]]|dodgerblue|3.89}}
{{bar percent|[[Buddhism|Buddhists]]|mediumblue|1.59}}
{{bar percent|[[Marathi Buddhists|Buddhism]]|yellow|1.59}}
{{bar percent|[[Jainism in Maharashtra|Jains]]|brown|1.03}}
{{bar percent|[[Jainism in Maharashtra|Jainism]]|pink|1.03}}
{{bar percent|Other or not stated|black|0.68}}
{{bar percent|Other or not stated|black|0.68}}
}}
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At the time of the 2011 census, Palghar district had a population of 2,990,116. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 2.91% and 37.39% of the population respectively.<ref name=":0" />


87.05% of the population was Hindus, 5.76% Muslims, 3.89% Christians, 1.59% Buddhists and 1.03% Jains.
===Languages===
 
{{Pie chart
According to the 2011 census, 61.96% of the population spoke [[Marathi language|Marathi]], 15.33% [[Hindi]], 6.12% [[Varli language|Varli]], 5.61% [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]], 1.76% [[Urdu]], 1.75% [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]] and 1.01% [[Marwari language|Marwari]] as their first language.<ref>[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16.html 2011 Census of India, Population By Mother Tongue]</ref>
|thumb = right
|caption = Languages in Palghar diatrict (2011)<ref name="languages"/>
|label1 = [[Marathi language|Marathi]] |value1 = 61.65 |color1 = red
|label2 = [[Hindi]] |value2 = 15.33 |color2 = orange
|label3 = [[Varli language|Varli]] |value3 = 6.12 |color3 = mediumvioletred
|label4 = [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]] |value4 = 5.61 |color4 = lightblue
|label5 = [[Urdu]] |value5 = 1.76 |color5 = green
|label6 = [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]] |value6 = 1.75 |color6 = crimson
|label7 = [[Marwari language|Marwadi]] |value7 = 1.01 |color7 = pink
|label8 = Others |value8 = 6.77 |color8 = grey
}}
According to the 2011 census, 61.96% of the population spoke [[Marathi language|Marathi]], 15.33% [[Hindi]], 6.12% [[Varli language|Varli]], 5.61% [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]], 1.76% [[Urdu]], 1.75% [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]] and 1.01% [[Marwari language|Marwari]] as their first language.<ref name="languages">{{cite web |title=Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Maharashtra |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>


== Transportation ==
== Transportation ==


The [[Western Railway zone|Western Railway]] network passes through Vasai, Palghar and Dahanu talukas of the district.
The [[Western Railway zone|Western Railway]] network passes through Vasai, Palghar and Dahanu talukas of the district. The [[National Highway 48 (India)|Western Express Highway (NH48)]] has passed through manor and chilhar for enter in Palghar district.
The [[National Highway 48 (India)|Western Express Highway (NH48)]] has passed through manor and chilhar for enter in Palghar district.


== Economy ==
== Economy ==
In the mountainous regions of the Palghar district, such as in [[Jawhar]] and [[Mokhada]], agriculture is the primary business.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Industrial Information {{!}} District Palghar, Government of Maharashtra {{!}} India |url=https://palghar.gov.in/en/industrial-information/ |access-date=2023-05-12 |language=en-US}}</ref> These areas mainly cultivate rice, millet, and black gram, as well as a variety of fruits and vegetables.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Study on traditional cultivation practices and cropping pattern in tribal block of Jawhar in Palghar District of Maharashtra |url=https://www.actahort.org/books/1241/1241_50.htm |access-date=2023-05-12 |website=www.actahort.org}}</ref> Due to Palghar district's proximity to Mumbai, the region is primary source of produce and grains to the [[Mumbai Metropolitan Region|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.{{citation needed|date=June 2023}} The western 'bandarpatti' region's economy relies on in agricultural and fishing businesses. Dahanu 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.<ref name=":1" />


Palghar has India's first [[Tarapur Atomic Power Station|atomic power plant]] located at [[Tarapur, Maharashtra|Tarapur]]. The industrial town of Boisar is also home to one of Maharashtra's largest industrial areas at Tarapur MIDC. Maharashtra's largest fishing port is [[Satpati]]; Dahanu, Arnala, Vasai and Datiware are also major fishing ports. Dahanu is best known for their [[chickoo]] production in the whole of India. A special Chickoo festival is held every year at Bordi beach in Dahanu.
Palghar has India's first [[Tarapur Atomic Power Station|atomic power plant]] located at [[Tarapur, Maharashtra|Tarapur]]. The industrial town of Boisar 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.


[[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.
== Tourist Places ==
==Tourist Places==
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.  
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 buit during 1564 AD. which are a great tourist attraction. The Buddha Stupa near NallaSopara West is also a great historic place. The Nirmal Lake is a sacred place in Vasai, which dates back to Shri Parshuram time.  
This taluka has about 9 big Churches built during 1564 AD. which are a great tourist attraction. The Buddha Stupa near NallaSopara West is also a great historic place. The Nirmal Lake is a sacred place in Vasai, which dates back to Shri Parshuram time.  
There are hill stations and beaches in the district which are the major tourist attractions. Some of the major tourist attractions are
There are hill stations and beaches in the district which are the major tourist attractions. Some of the major tourist attractions are
#[[Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary]]
#[[Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary]]
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#Arnala Fort
#Arnala Fort
#[[Kelwa Beach]]
#[[Kelwa Beach]]
#Bhavangad Fort
#Mahim Beach
#Mahim Beach
#Mahim Fort
#Mahim Fort
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#Ganeshpuri Temple
#Ganeshpuri Temple
#Jiwdani temple (Virar)
#Jiwdani temple (Virar)
#St. James Church, Agashi
#St. [[Gonsalo Garcia]] Church, Gass
#St. Thomas Church, Sandor
#St. Michael Church, Manickpur
#St. [[Francis Xavier]] Church, Giriz
#St. Paul Church, Nanbhat
#[[Saint Peter]] Church, Arnala
#[[Saint Peter]] Church, Koliwada
#[[Saint Roch]] Church, Gokhivre
#[[Saint Joseph]] Church, Umralla
#St. [[Mother Teresa]] Church, Virar(W)
#[[Feast of the Cross|Holy Cross]] Church, Nirmal
#[[Holy Spirit Church Nandakhal]]
#Holy [[Trinity]] Church, Gomes aali
#[[Holy Family]] Church, Bhuigaon
#Mother of God Church, Palle
#[[Christ the King]] Church, Bolinj
#Resurrection Church, Virar(E)
#[[Our Lady of Lourdes]] Church, Shirlai
#[[Our Lady of Grace]] Church, Papdy
#Our Lady of Mercy Church, Merces
#[[Our Lady of Light]]{{dn|date=August 2021}} Church, Jyoti
#Our Lady of Health Church, Rajodi
#Our Lady of Velankanni Church, Wagholi
#[[Our Lady of Fátima]] Church, Chulne
#Kohoj Fort
#Kohoj Fort
#kelwa dam


==See also==
==See also==
* [[2020 Palghar mob lynching]]
* [[2020 Palghar mob lynching]]
* [[Tarapur Vidya Mandir & Jr. College]]


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 11:03, 24 November 2025

This article is about the district. For its eponymous subdistrict (taluka), see Palghar.
Palghar district
District of Maharashtra
Clockwise from top-left: View from Kosbad Hill, Chimaji Appa memorial at Vasai Fort, Sunset at beach in Dahanu, View of Virar from Jivdani Hill, Jai Vilas Palace in Jawhar
Location in Maharashtra, India
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 19°41′49″N 72°46′16″E / 19.697029°N 72.771249°E / 19.697029; 72.771249
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DivisionKonkan
HeadquartersPalghar
Government
 • BodyPalghar Zilla Parishad
 • Guardian MinisterGanesh Naik
(Cabinet Minister Mha)
 • President Z. P. PalgharNA
 • District CollectorMr. Dr. Manik Gursul (IAS)
 • CEO Z. P. PalgharNA
 • MPsHemant Savara
(Palghar)
Area
 • District of Maharashtra5,344 km2 (2,063 sq mi)
Population
 (2011 Census)[citation needed]
 • District of Maharashtra2,990,116
 • Density560/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
 • Urban
1,435,210
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 codeIN-MH
Vehicle registrationMH-04 (Thane RTO), MH-48 (Palghar District RTO)
Websitepalghar.gov.in

Palghar district (Marathi pronunciation: [paːlɡʱəɾ]) is a district in the Konkan division of the Indian state of Maharashtra.[1] The headquarters of the district is the town of Palghar. Other major cities in the district are Vasai-Virar, Talasari, Jawhar and Dahanu.

On 1 Aug 2014, the Government of Maharashtra announced the formation of Palghar as the 36th district of Maharashtra. It was carved out of Thane district. Palghar District starts from Dahanu in the north and ends at Naigaon. It comprises the talukas of Palghar, Vada, Vikramgad, Jawhar, Mokhada, Dahanu, Talasari and Vasai. At the 2011 Census, the talukas now comprising the district had a population of 2,990,116.[2]

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", "Kalamb Beach", "Bhuigaon Beach" etc. The district 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 belong to Tribal-Konkni, Warli, koli, Agri..

Officer[edit | edit source]

Members of Parliament[edit | edit source]

Hemant Savara (BJP)
(Palghar)

Guardian Minister[edit | edit source]

Guardian Minister Palghar
पालकमंत्री पालघर
Emblem of India
Incumbent
Ganesh Naik
since 24 September 2022
StyleThe Honourable
ResidencePalghar
AppointerChief Minister of Maharashtra
Term length5 years / No time limit
Websitepalghar.gov.in/en/

list of Guardian Minister[edit | edit source]

Name Term of office
Vishnu Sawra 31 October 2014 - 8 November 2019
Dadaji Bhuse 9 January 2020 - 27 June 2022
Aditi Sunil Tatkare
Additional charge 		27 June 2022 - 29 June 2022
Ravindra Chavan 24 September 2022 - Incumbent

District Magistrate/Collector[edit | edit source]

District Magistrate / Collector Palghar
जिल्हाधिकारी तथा जिल्हदंडाधिकरी पालघर
Emblem of India
Incumbent
Indurani Jakhad (IAS)
since 2024
ResidenceAt Palghar District
AppointerGovernment of Maharashtra
Term lengthNo time limit
Websitepalghar.gov.in/en/

List of District Magistrate / Collector[edit | edit source]

Name Term of office
Dr. Manik Gursul (IAS) 2018 - 2022
Mr. Govind Bodke (IAS) 2022 - Incumbent

History[edit | edit source]

Until 1 August 2014, 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.

Geography[edit | edit source]

The district is the northernmost part of the Konkan lowlands of Maharashtra. It comprises the wide, amphitheater-like Ulhas basin on the south and the 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.[3] The Eastern part of 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; 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 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.[3] Given its proximity to Mumbai, Palghar serves as a water catchment area to Mumbai.[4] 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.[4]

Climate[edit | edit source]

Palghar
Climate chart (explanation)
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Average max. and min. temperatures in °C
Precipitation totals in mm
Source: Indian Meteorological Department

Divisions[edit | edit source]

See also: List of villages and towns in Thane District

Palghar has an urban population of 1,435,210, that 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 [5] are as follows:

List of Talukas[edit | edit source]

Sub-Divisions and Talukas[edit | edit source]

♦ Vasai⇒Vasai

♦Palghar⇒ Palghar

♦Dahanu⇒ Dahanu, Talasari

♦Vada⇒ Vada, Vikramgad

♦Jawhar⇒ Jawhar, Mokhada

Municipal Corporations in Palghar District[edit | edit source]

Municipal Councils in Palghar District[edit | edit source]

Nagar Panchyats in Palghar District[edit | edit source]

Proposed Municipal Councils in Palghar District[edit | edit source]

Proposed Nagar Panchyats in Palghar District[edit | edit source]

Constituencies[edit | edit source]

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. Hemant Vishnu Savara from Bharatiya Janta Party is member for Palghar of the 18th Lok Sabha.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

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.[5]

Religion[edit | edit source]

Religions in Palghar district (2011)[6]
Religion Percent
Hinduism
 
 87.05%
Islam
 
 5.76%
Christianity
 
 3.89%
Buddhism
 
 1.59%
Jainism
 
 1.03%
Other or not stated
 
 0.68%

Languages[edit | edit source]

Languages in Palghar diatrict (2011)[7]

  Marathi (61.65%)
  Hindi (15.33%)
  Varli (6.12%)
  Gujarati (5.61%)
  Urdu (1.76%)
  Bhojpuri (1.75%)
  Marwadi (1.01%)
  Others (6.77%)

According to the 2011 census, 61.96% of 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.[7]

Transportation[edit | edit source]

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.

Economy[edit | edit source]

In the mountainous regions of the Palghar district, such as in Jawhar and Mokhada, agriculture is the primary business.[8] These areas mainly cultivate rice, millet, and black gram, as well as a variety of fruits and vegetables.[9] 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.[citation needed] The western 'bandarpatti' region's economy relies on in agricultural and fishing businesses. Dahanu 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 are also major fishing ports in the region.[8]

Palghar has India's first atomic power plant located at Tarapur. The industrial town of Boisar 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.

Tourist Places[edit | edit source]

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 a great tourist attraction. The Buddha Stupa near NallaSopara West is also a great historic place. The Nirmal Lake is a sacred place in Vasai, which dates back to Shri Parshuram time. There are hill stations and beaches in the district which are the major tourist attractions. Some of the major tourist attractions are

  1. Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary
  2. Mahalakshmi Temple at Kasa(Dahanu)
  3. Dahanu Beach
  4. Bordi Beach
  5. Vasai Fort
  6. Tandulwadi Fort
  7. Jawhar Hill station
  8. Suryamal Hill Plateau
  9. Deobandh kendra
  10. Dabhosa Water fall(Jawhar)
  11. Arnala Fort
  12. Kelwa Beach
  13. Bhavangad Fort
  14. Mahim Beach
  15. Mahim Fort
  16. Vajreshwari Hot water springs
  17. Ganeshpuri Temple
  18. Jiwdani temple (Virar)
  19. Kohoj Fort
  20. kelwa dam

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Palghar becomes Maharashtra's 36th district". mid-day. 7 August 2014.
  2. ↑ "Bangar named as the first collector of Palghar district". Business Standard. 23 July 2014. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Geographical Information | District Palghar, Government of Maharashtra | India". Retrieved 2023-05-10.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Anand, Nikhil (2017). Hydraulic City. Duke University Press.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "District Census Hand Book – Thane" (PDF). Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
  6. ↑ "Population by Religion - Maharashtra". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Maharashtra". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Industrial Information | District Palghar, Government of Maharashtra | India". Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  9. ↑ "Study on traditional cultivation practices and cropping pattern in tribal block of Jawhar in Palghar District of Maharashtra". www.actahort.org. Retrieved 2023-05-12.

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