 On 2 October 1997, Navsari district was formed after Valsad district was bifurcated into Valsad and Navsari district.The taluka of Kaparada was separated from Dharampur on 15 October 1997.After newly formed Kaparada taluka - Valsad, Dharampur, Kaparada, Pardi, Umbergaon were talukas of Valsad district.