Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu
District-Level Data & Statistics
- PopulationCensus 2011, the latest complete count; Census 2027 results are expected from 2028
- 5.9 Lakh
- <0.1% of India
- Projected 2026: 15.4 LakhOfficial projection for 1 March 2026, not a count: Technical Group on Population Projections, National Commission on Population, MoHFW (2020)
- Districts
- 3
- Avg 2 Lakh each
- AreaDensity uses the Census 2011 population
- 603 km²
- 973 people /km²
- Literacy RateCensus 2011: literates as a share of people aged 7 and above
- 80.9%
- India: 72.9%
- Sex RatioCensus 2011: females per 1,000 males
- 706
- India: 943
- RankBy Census 2011 population
- 33rd
- of 36 by population
Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu is India's 33rd most populous state with a population of 5.9 Lakh (Census 2011) spread across 3 districts covering 603 sq km. The state's literacy rate stands at 80.9%, above the national average of 72.9%. With a sex ratio of 706 females per 1,000 males, it is below the national figure of 943.
Credit Growth (5-Year) in Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu · district average 112.7%, 11th of 36 states
MSME Density in Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu · population-weighted average 49.4 per 1,000 people, 15th of 36 states
Women Literacy in Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu · population-weighted average 78.7%, 20th of 36 states
Health Insurance in Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu · population-weighted average 50.8%, 12th of 36 states
Demographics
Health & Development
NFHS-5 (2019–21). NFHS-6 figures for Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu are not available yet.
State and National are population-weighted averages of districts, not official NFHS figures.
Women & Gender
Economy & Infrastructure
Governance
Safety & Crime
Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu districts ranked
Population (Census 2011)
- 1Dadra And Nagar Haveli 3.4 Lakh
- 2Daman 1.9 Lakh
- 3Diu 52.1k
- 1Diu 52.1k
- 2Daman 1.9 Lakh
- 3Dadra And Nagar Haveli 3.4 Lakh
Population Density (per km²)
- 1Daman 2,772
- 2Diu 1,389
- 3Dadra And Nagar Haveli 726
- 1Dadra And Nagar Haveli 726
- 2Diu 1,389
- 3Daman 2,772
Literacy Rate
- 1Daman 88.1%
- 2Diu 83.5%
- 3Dadra And Nagar Haveli 76.2%
- 1Dadra And Nagar Haveli 76.2%
- 2Diu 83.5%
- 3Daman 88.1%
Sex Ratio (females per 1,000 males)
- 1Diu 1,031
- 2Dadra And Nagar Haveli 774
- 3Daman 534
- 1Daman 534
- 2Dadra And Nagar Haveli 774
- 3Diu 1,031
Underweight Children
- 1Dadra And Nagar Haveli 42.1%
- 2Daman 29.3%
- 3Diu 28.5%
- 1Diu 28.5%
- 2Daman 29.3%
- 3Dadra And Nagar Haveli 42.1%
Electricity Access
- 1Diu 100.0%
- 2Dadra And Nagar Haveli 99.7%
- 3Daman 99.5%
- 1Daman 99.5%
- 2Dadra And Nagar Haveli 99.7%
- 3Diu 100.0%
Small Business Density
- 1Dadra And Nagar Haveli 55.3
- 2Daman 46.3
- 3Diu 21.9
- 1Diu 21.9
- 2Daman 46.3
- 3Dadra And Nagar Haveli 55.3
All Districts
3 districts| District | Population (2011) | Literacy % | Sex Ratio | Density /km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dadra And Nagar Haveli | 3,43,709 | 76.2% | 774 | 726 |
| Daman | 1,91,173 | 88.1% | 534 | 2,772 |
| Diu | 52,074 | 83.5% | 1,031 | 1,389 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu in crore?
Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu has a population of 5.9 Lakh (5,86,956) according to the Census 2011, making it India's 33rd most populous state, across 3 districts.
What is the total area of Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu in sq km?
Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu covers a total area of 603 sq km, divided into 3 districts.
What is the literacy rate of Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu?
Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu's literacy rate is 80.9% (Census 2011), above the national average of 72.9%. Daman has the highest literacy rate (88.1%) and Dadra And Nagar Haveli the lowest (76.2%). Female literacy is lowest in Dadra And Nagar Haveli (64.3%).
What is the population density of Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu?
Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu has 973 people per sq km, against a national average of 366. Daman has the highest population density and Dadra And Nagar Haveli the lowest.
What is the sex ratio of Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu?
Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu has a sex ratio of 706 females per 1,000 males, below the national average of 943. Diu has the highest sex ratio (1,031) and Daman the lowest (534).
Which district of Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu has the highest and lowest population?
Dadra And Nagar Haveli has the highest population in Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu (3.4 Lakh) and Diu the lowest (52.1k), per the Census 2011.
Which is the largest district of Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu by area?
Dadra And Nagar Haveli is the largest district of Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu by area, and Diu the smallest.
How many children in Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu are stunted or underweight?
In Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu, 37.6% of children under 5 are stunted, 22.0% wasted and 36.7% underweight (NFHS-5, 2019–21). Stunting compares with an India average of 34.3%.
How many households in Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu have health insurance?
50.8% of households in Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu have at least one member covered by a health insurance or financing scheme (NFHS-5, 2019–21). The India average is 36.2%.
Is there newer population data for Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu than the Census 2011?
Not yet. The Census 2011 is the latest complete count. Census 2027 is under way: the population count uses a reference date of 1 March 2027, with provisional results expected by late 2028. Until then, the official projection for Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu on 1 March 2026 is 15.4 Lakh (Technical Group on Population Projections, National Commission on Population, MoHFW, 2020); it is a projection, not a count. Census 2027 timeline
Data Sources
Each indicator keeps its own source and vintage. How they are crosswalked onto one district geography is on the methodology page, with the per-source limits on the caveats page.