Diu

District in Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu

Population
52.1k
State: 5.9 Lakh
Area
38 km²
Literacy Rate
73.1%
State: 70.1%
Sex Ratio
1,031
State: 706
Density
1,389 /km²
State: 1,012 /km²

Diu is a district in Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu with a population of 52.1k spread across 38 sq km. Its literacy rate of 73.1% is above the state average of 70.1% and above the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 1,031 females per 1,000 males, above the state average of 706.


Demographics

IndicatorDistrictState AvgNational
Population Density1,389 /km²1,012 /km²379 /km²
Sex Ratio1,031706943
Literacy Rate73.1%70.1%63.0%
SC Population3.6%2.1%16.6%
ST Population0.2%33.0%8.7%
Worker Participation30.2%47.4%39.8%

Health & Development

IndicatorDistrictState AvgNational
Child Stunting33.9%35.4%33.2%
Child Wasting17.4%21.2%18.4%
Underweight Children28.5%33.3%29.1%
Child Anaemia62.8%73.4%65.2%
Women Anaemia50.3%58.5%55.3%
Full Vaccination92.9%90.4%77.4%
Institutional Delivery95.7%96.5%88.5%
Improved Sanitation89.7%73.3%72.4%
Clean Cooking Fuel85.3%83.9%54.6%
Health Insurance64.0%51.9%41.3%
Safe Drinking Water99.7%96.8%93.6%
Electricity Access100.0%99.7%97.0%

Women & Gender

IndicatorDistrictState AvgNational
Child Marriage2.3%18.4%20.6%
Teen Pregnancy0.0%3.5%6.6%
Female Literacy Gap12.2%15.5%14.1%
Female Work Gap39.8%45.1%23.9%

Economy & Infrastructure

IndicatorDistrictState AvgNational
MSME Density21.9 per 1k pop41.1 per 1k pop42.6 per 1k pop
Total MSMEs1.1k9.7k61.7k
Manufacturing Share16.2%22.2%24.9%

Governance

IndicatorDistrictState AvgNational
Pending Cases1456 per lakh1328 per lakh3585 per lakh
Cases Delayed (%)9.2%15.3%35.5%
Monthly Disposal Ratio0.510.610.81

Safety & Crime

IndicatorDistrictState AvgNational
SC/ST Atrocities0.0 per lakh0.0 per lakh17.4 per lakh
Domestic Violence0.0 per lakh0.0 per lakh12.6 per lakh
Child Abuse (POCSO)1.0 per lakh18.3 per lakh89.0 per lakh
Cyber Crime0.0 per lakh2.5 per lakh55.7 per lakh

More Indicators

IndicatorDistrictState AvgNational AvgSource
Women 10+ Yr Schooling52.7%42.4%40.3%National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21)
Male Tobacco Use34.5%36.8%40.7%National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21)
Menstrual Hygiene89.0%90.5%78.6%National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21)
Child Sex Ratio (0–6)929.103917.075925.852Census 2011 (2011)
Dowry Crimes51.6National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022)
Average Holding Size0.40.71.5Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16)
Marginal Farmers (%)92.8%80.6%59.8%Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16)
MGNREGA Days per Household43.4Climate Vulnerability Index (2021)
Women's Court Cases18.5%9.1%9.4%National Judicial Data Grid (2024)
Banking617.781.1Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Diu district?

Diu has a population of 52.1k according to the Census 2011, with a density of 1,389 people per sq km across 38 sq km.

What is the literacy rate of Diu?

Diu has a literacy rate of 73.1%, which is above the Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu average of 70.1% and above the national average of 63.0%.

How does Diu compare to Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu?

Diu has a sex ratio of 1,031 (above state average of 706) and a literacy rate of 73.1% (above state average of 70.1%).

What data sources are used for Diu?

Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.

Data Sources

Census 2011NFHS-5 (2019–21)NJDG (2024)CVI (2021)Ag Census 2015–16Udyam/MSME (2026)NCRB SLL (2022)eRaktKosh (2024)GOBARdhan (2026)Town Amenities (2011)RBI BSR (2026)