Union Territory of India
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu is a union territory in western India with its capital at Daman. The 2011 Census recorded a population of 586,956 over an area of about 603 km².
Overview
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu is a union territory made up of three separate areas on India's west coast: Dadra and Nagar Haveli, enclosed by Gujarat and Maharashtra, and the coastal towns of Daman and Diu. All three were Portuguese territories until 1954 (Dadra and Nagar Haveli) and 1961 (Daman and Diu).
Districts of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
The district directory for Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu has not been published yet. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu has 3 districts (as of January 2025).
History & formation
The two former union territories were merged into one on 26 January 2020, with Daman as the capital. Diu's fort, churches and beaches and Daman's forts reflect four centuries of Portuguese influence.
State symbols
State symbols for Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu are awaiting editorial verification. We only list symbols confirmed by an official source.
Legislature & representation
Details| Legislature | None |
|---|---|
| Lok Sabha constituencies | 2 |
Seat figures as of January 2025 · source.
Sources & references
- Census of India 2011 – state population and area – Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India (2011) , retrieved 10 Oct 2026 – Population and area Reported
- Election Commission of India – delimitation and seats – Election Commission of India , retrieved 10 Oct 2026 – Lok Sabha and Assembly seat counts Reported