Details of Daman and Diu

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Area : 112 sq km

Population : 1,58,059;growth rate ( 1991 – 2001 ) : 55.59%

Density over sq km : 1,411

Sex ratio ( females per 1,000 males ) : 709

Literacy rate : 81.09% ( males : 88.40%; females : 70.37% )

Capital : Daman

No. of Districts : 2

Principal Language : Gujarati

Important Cities, Towns and Religious / Tourist Places  :

Daman – Devka Beach, Hilsa Summer House, Jampore Beach, Kachigam, Nani Daman Jetty Garden. Diu-Children’s Park at Ghogla, Jallender Beach, Nagoa Beach.

Judicature :

The union Territory Comes under the jurisdiction of Bombay high Court.

Daman and Diu Location :

Daman lies on the Gujarat coast, 193 km north of Mumbai, while Diu lies off the south east coast of Kathiawar in Gujarat. The two are located on the west coast of India in the Arabian Sea.

History of Daman and Diu :

Daman and Diu were captured by the Portuguese in 1531 and 1534 respectively and, together with Goa, Remained in their hands until December 1961 when they were liberated. For 25 years thereafter Daman and Diu continued to be government from Goa. When Goa attained Statehood on May 30, 1987, Daman, along with Diu, became a Union Territory.

Daman and Diu Economy :

Paddy, wheat, ragi, bajra, jawar, groundnuts, pulses and beans are the important crops. There are no major forests in the Union Territory. Small scale industrial units manufacture ready made garments, wooden furniture, Paperboard boxes, rubber components, washing soap, pumps, valves, etc.

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