ajasthan's tall and
good-looking men and women having sharp features stand quite apart. Most of
the population inhabit the fertile eastern part of the state. Jaisalmer is
the biggest and most sparsely populated district. Most of the tribal
population inhabit the hilly south and south-east Rajasthan.
Population - There has been a marginal decline in the State's
population growth if we compare the census of 1981-91 to 1991 - 2001.
Compared to the earlier 28.44% the state has now 28.33% growth rate
population.
The state's population has now reached to 5,64,73,122, which means density
of population is around 165 persons per sq. km.
With a total number of 52,52,388 people, Jaipur stands to be the most
populated district in entire Rajasthan.
Religious mix -
Hindus represent around 89% of the state's population. Scheduled Castes and
Schedules Tribes form around 17.29% and 12.44% of the state's population
respectively.
Almost 8% of Rajasthan's population is Muslim.
Tribal
communities found in Rajasthan -
Bhils - the bowmen of Rajasthan
The tribe derives its name from bil, meaning bow, which describes their
original talent and strength.
The bhils are short, stocky, and dark with broad noses and thick lips.
Their stronghold is Banswara and the surrounding regions of Dungarpur,
Udaipur and Chittaurgarh.
Minas - the militant defenders
Believed to be the original inhabitants of the Indus Valley Civilization,
Minas are not just Rajasthan's largest tribal group but also most widely
spread. In the north, they inhabit Jaipur, Sikar belt of Shekhawati,
continuing into Alwar district. In southwest one may find them at
Bundi-Kota-Jhalawar.
The tribe usually has a tall, athletic build with sharp features, large
eyes, thick lips and a light brown complexion.
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Gaduliya Lohars - the nomadic blacksmiths
The tribe has derived its name from their beautiful bullock carts or gadis
that have taken them wandering from their original land Mewar (Udaipur) to
different parts of India.
Legend has it that when Maharana Pratap was ousted from Haldighati, the
Gaduliya Lohars were a clan of warring Rajputs who swore to enter the Mewar
stronghold of Chittaur only after the victory of their Maharana.
Since Maharana died on the battlefield this loyal clan was compelled to
become nomad i.e. blacksmiths, travel and thus seek their living.
Garasias
- the 'fallen' Rajputs
Believed to be the descendants of Chauhan Rajputs of Jalore in southwest
Rajasthan, the tribe forms only 2.7% of the total tribal population of
Rajasthan.
The tribe is now confined to the Pindwara and Abu Road regions of Sirohi,
the Kotra region of Udaipur and the Bali region of Pali district.
The Garasias have an interesting custom of marriage through elopement,
which usually takes place on the occasion of the annual Gaur fair held
during the full moon of March-April.
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