DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI

Gunjan Bhatnagar | Class XII-G

ABOUT DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI
• Dadra and Nagar Haveli was ruled by the Portuguese from 1783 until
the mid-20th century.
• From 1954 to 1961, Dadra and Nagar Haveli existed as a de facto
state known as Free Dadra and Nagar Haveli. It was administered by
a body called the Varishta Panchayat of Free Dadra and Nagar
Haveli,[9][10] with administrative help from the government of India.
• Dadra and Nagar Haveli lies near the west coast of india and consist
of two separate parts.
• Dadra is surrounded by the state of Gujarat, and Nagar Haveli lies
on the border of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
• On 11th August 1961, it became part of the India and was
announced as union territory.
CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
• The main sources of entertainment
of the tribal people are folklore and
folk dances. Folk dances form a
significant part of the life of these
people. People belonging to
different tribes dress up in colourful
attire and dance to the tunes of
various folk songs and musical
instruments on special occasions
such as childbirth, weddings,
festivals and important ceremonies.
• The different types of folk and tribal
dances of Dadra and Nagar Haveli
include the Tarpa Dance,
Bhawada Dance, Dhol Dance and
Tur and Thali Dance.
CLIMATE OF DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI
• The climate of Dadra and Nagar Haveli is typical of its type.
• Being near the coast, all but the sparsely inhabited easternmost
parts have a typical north Indian Ocean maritime climate.
• The summers are hot and become in their later part more humid
with temperatures reaching as high as 39 °C in the month of May.
• The monsoon starts in the month of June and extends until
September.
• Winters are between maritime temperate and semi-tropical with
temperatures ranging from 14 °C to 30 °C.
• The rainfall is brought by southwest monsoon winds. It is known as the
Cherrapunji that covers the bulk of western India (apart from the
Thar Desert) which produces most of the annual rainfall of 200–250
cm.
 ENVIRONMENT OF DADRA & NAGAR
HAVELI
• Dadra and Nagar Haveli lies within
the North Western Ghats moist
deciduous forests ecoregion,
characterised by forests of teak
(Tectona grandis) and other dry-
season deciduous trees.
• About 43% of the land is under
forest cover.
• The sanctuary provides a habitat
for leopard, wildcat, striped hyena,
fox, golden jackal, nilgai, four-
horned antelope, sambar deer,
and chital deer, and birds
including black drongo, bulbul,
kingfisher, egret, hoopoe, mynah,
heron, and red jungle fowl.
CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
• VARLI/ WARLI PAINTING
Warli painting is a style of tribal art
mostly created by the tribal people
from the North Sahyadri Range in
India. This range encompasses cities
such as Dahanu, Talasari, Jawhar,
Palghar, Mokhada, and Vikramgad of
Palghar district. This tribal art was
originated in Maharashtra and also
practised today at nearby places like
Silvassa (UT of DD & DNH) also. The
simple pictorial language of Warli
painting is matched by a rudimentary
technique.
CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
• The main sources of entertainment
of the tribal people are folklore and
folk dances. Folk dances form a
significant part of the life of these
people. People belonging to
different tribes dress up in colourful
attire and dance to the tunes of
various folk songs and musical
instruments on special occasions
such as childbirth, weddings,
festivals and important ceremonies.
• The different types of folk and tribal
dances of Dadra and Nagar Haveli
include the Tarpa Dance,
Bhawada Dance, Dhol Dance and
Tur and Thali Dance.
POPULATION OF DADRA & NAGAR
HAVELI
• According to the 2011 census Dadra
Nagar Haveli has a population of 343,709.
It has a population density of 700
inhabitants per square kilometre (1,810/sq
mi). Dadra Nagar Haveli has a sex ratio of
774 females for every 1,000 males, and a
literacy rate of 76.2%.
• This area of 491 sq.kms is the homeland of
more than one lakh people of various
tribes. It has seen many rulers, ranging
from the mighty Marathas to the fiery
Portuguese. Yet, the essence of tribal life,
its richness and variety, its art, myth, song
and folklore, have all remained
unchanged.
INDUSTRY OF DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI
• Another major contributor to the economy is the manufacturing
industries. Due to heavy industrialisation in the region owing to tax
sops for industries in the union territories, steady growth in
employment has been observed. The employment generation is
increasing at a pace of 5% per annum.
• Industrialisation in the area began in 1965 when the first industrial
unit in the UT was started at Piparia, Silvassa in the cooperative
sector by Dan Udyog Sahakari Sangh Ltd, following which three
industrial estates were established at Masat (1976), Khadoli (1982)
and Silvassa (1985). Earlier (before 1965) only traditional craftsmen
who made clay pots, leather items, viz., chappals, shoes and some
other items of bamboo were present. Since there was no sales tax
in the UT, it attracted many entrepreneurs. Around 30 new units
comprising Engineering, fabric weaving units and dyeing and
printing units were established until 1970.
INDUSTRY OF DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI
• In 1971, UT was declared as an industrially backward area by
Government of India and increased the cash subsidy to 15 to 25%
for the industrial units on their capital investment which resulted in
the speedy industrial development. The scheme was however
terminated from 30 September 1988. Sales Tax Act was
implemented from January 1984 until 1998 under which industries
enjoyed sales tax exemption for 15 years from the start-up date.
VAT was introduced in 2005. At present, the newly established units
get Central Sales Tax exemption which will continue until 2017.[32]
• There are more than 2710 units functioning providing employment
to about 46000 people with a capital investment of ₹377.8310
million (US$4.7 million)
PLACES TO VISIT IN DADRA & NAGAR
HAVELI
AQUASERENE (NEERTAL) TOURIST COMPLEX,
DUDHANI
Dudhani is the most famous tourist
destination of Dadra & Nagar Haveli. With
an area of 0.78 Hectares and four luxury
cottages and 14 rooms, Aquaserene
Neertal Tourist Complex is situated in this
serene and beautiful village of Dudhani. A
world-class restaurant, reception centre,
souvenir shop and dormitory facility for the
tourist is available in this complex. This spot
is being developed for adventure tourists,
water scooters, aqua bikes, etc. Dudhani is
situated on Damanganga reservoir where
many boatmen ply their beautiful Shikaras.
One can also avail the facility to stay in a
House Boat.
PLACES TO VISIT IN DADRA & NAGAR
HAVELI
VASONA LION SAFARI
Vasona Lion Safari Park is a haven for
wildlife enthusiasts. The best way to explore
the park is to take a safari in a bus or van
fitted with mesh screen and spot the
majestic lions in their natural habitat. There
are more than three lions in the safari park,
which is sprawled over an area of 20 acres
and bound by a 3-m-high wall. You can
also spot pythons and other wild species of
reptiles during the safari. The park is a part
of Dadra and Nagar Haveli Wildlife
Sanctuary and also shares the
neighbourhood with the Satmalia Deer
Park. Built with an aim to preserve Asiatic
lions, the Lion Safari Park remains open
from 9 am to 5 pm and lies at a distance of
10 km from Silvassa.
PLACES TO VISIT IN DADRA & NAGAR
HAVELI
SATMALIA DEER SANCTUARY
On the way to Khanvel, Satmalia has a
wildlife sanctuary with many species of
antelope. Many other animals –
including sambhar and chital deer, and
blackbucks – and a wide variety of birds
– including the flame back
woodpecker, peacocks, and thrushes –
can be spotted. The machan
(watchtower) near the water hole
provides an incredible panoramic view
of the sanctuary and Madhuban Dam.
PLACES TO VISIT IN DADRA & NAGAR
HAVELI
NAKSHATRA GARDEN
Nakshatra Garden is an Astro-themed
garden, which has a large variety of plants
and trees linked to zodiac signs. The garden
has been designed according to the Indian
system of astrology that links plants with the
motion of different planets. The garden has a
dedicated play area for kids. The well-
maintained garden also has numerous little
ponds and various species of trees. The
ponds are linked by small bridges and serve
as a home for various species of ducks. The
garden is famous for its medicinal herbs and
plants including Ayurvedic herbs. The
beautiful walking tracks in the garden are
lined with botanical plants with their
nameplates. The park remains open for
visitors from 6.30 am to 7 pm every day.
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