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1951- 1971: Formative years
The creation of new districts between 1951 and 1961 reflects India's efforts to address administrative efficiency, regional integration, and the unique needs of newly formed states or territories. The Indian states were drastically reorganized, many primarily in 1956 based on linguistic reorganization of state. Many fragmented parts were consolidated into coherent units, based on language, administrative convenience, economic feasibility, historical and cultural factors. State reorganization also led to a more coherent administrative set up across India (with exceptions for tribal areas and North Eastern states as outlined in the Constitution: in the Article 244-fifth and sixth schedule and Article 370 and 371).
The stage reorganization also led to consolidation of many districts and formation of new districts. The number of districts increased from 310 to 340. This also included the addition of Portuguese and French Territories. Jammu and Kashmir, which did not have British style districts, was brought under a common administrative set up with 9 districts. Kerala did substantial reorganization of the districts, craving out 5 new districts. Three new districts were created in the region of present uttarakhand.
Between 1961 and 1971, India witnessed the creation of several new districts across various states and Union Territories. The pattern of district creation during this decade reflects a combination of factors, including administrative reorganization, integration of former colonial territories, addressing regional and ethnic aspirations, and improving governance in remote areas.
1971-1981
Total number of districts increased from 357 to 412, adding 55 new districts.
1981-1991
The decade between 1981 and 1991 saw the creation of numerous districts across India.
No of districts increased from 412 to 466.
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