Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Committee
"The strength of a civilization lies in its diversity. Respecting and uplifting Scheduled Tribes means embracing the wisdom of the past for a better future."
The Scheduled Tribe Certificate Scrutiny Committee for the Amravati Division was established by the Maharashtra Government's Tribal Development Department under Government Resolution No. STT-1099/P.138/K-10, dated September 6, 2000. The committee commenced its independent verification of Scheduled Tribe certificates on March 15, 2001, following a directive from another Government Resolution dated March 12, 2001. Later on to divide the burden of work, Kinwat committee was separated from this committee vide G.R. No.STC-2119/CR-34/Desk 10 dated 13 September 2019 and this committee started its functioning at Kinwat from 1st January 2022.
Tribal Population
As per the 2011 Census, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district in Maharashtra had a total population of approximately 3.7 million, with Scheduled Tribes (ST) comprising about 3.9% of this population, totaling around 143,000 individuals.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
• Total Population: 14.83 lakh
• Scheduled Tribes (ST): 3.16 lakh
• Tribal Area (Sq.Km): 1930
• Major Tribes: Korku, Andh, Gond, Pardhi, Pardhan, Takankar
• Literacy Rate: 70%
• Population Growth Rate (2001-2011): 10.77%
• Sex Ratio: 947 females for every 1000 males
• Urban Population: 35.91%
