Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

GENERAL INTRODUCTION OF DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI AND DAMAN AND DIU

 It is situated in India’s western region. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu is one of the eight Union Territories of India. It was created through the merger of the union territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. It is the fifth largest union territory of India by land and the fifth most populous union territory of India by population. This union territory formed for four distinct areas located in western India. Daman is the capital city of the union territory and Silvassa is the largest city.

Dadra is an enclave within the state of GujaratNagar Haveli is located between the states of Gujarat and MaharashtraDaman is an enclave on the coast of Gujarat. Diu is an island off the coast of Gujarat.

Bindrabin, Deer Park, Vanganga Lake, Island Garden, Vanvihar Udyan are the main tourist places in Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Devka beach in Daman and Nagoa beach in Diu are the main tourist spots.

Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Map

DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI AND DAMAN AND DIU

Below the table shown are basic information about Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.

Capital

Daman

Administrator

Praful Khoda Patel

Area

603 sq. km

Population

585,730 (2011 census)

Density

970/ sq. km (2011 census)

Literacy rate

82.67% (2011 census)

Official language 

Gujarati, Hindi, English

No. of districts

3

Legislature

None

Lok Sabha seats

2

Rajya Sabha seats

None

Hight Court

Bombay High Court

High Court location

Mumbai

No. of border shares states

2

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