Congress, BJP in close contest for tribal votes in Gujarat | ummid.com

Congress, BJP in close contest for tribal votes in Gujarat | ummid.com.

The tribal parts of the state, called Poorvi Patti (Eastern Belt), constitute 26 of Gujarat’s 182 constituencies. Adivasis comprise 14-15 percent (five million) of Gujarat’s population. There are 37 tribes in the state. The majority of these are Bhils, who in turn are subdivided into Vasavas and Rathwas. Other tribes include Dhodias, Chaudharys, Gamits and Halapatis.

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