Amravati 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, Yavatmal 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 Yavatmal from 1st January 2022.
Tribal Population
In Amravati district, Scheduled Tribes (ST) constitute 13.99% of the total population, with a population of 3.16 lakh.
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%
