TNPSC Thervupettagam

Bhil Pradesh

July 27 , 2024 4 hrs 0 min 49 0
  • The demand of the Bhil tribal community for a separate state is gaining momentum in Rajasthan.
  • They are demanding for a separate state of “Bhil Pradesh” by carving out 49 districts from four states.
  • As per Census 2011, there are 1.7 crore Bhils across the country.
  • Their largest concentration is in Madhya Pradesh at about 60 lakhs.
  • It is followed by 42 lakhs in Gujarat, 41 lakhs in Rajasthan and 26 lakhs in Maharashtra.
  • The demand for Bhil Pradesh dates back to 1913.

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