Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Population
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu are union territories in western India. The territory comprises four separate geographical entities Dadra, Nagar Haveli, Daman, and the island of Diu. All four were part of Portuguese India before they came under the Indian administration. Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman, and Diu came into being in January 2020 following the merger of Dadra and Nagar Haveli union territory and Daman and Diu union territory.
The estimated population of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu in 2025 is 1,448,000 or 14.48 lakh
Census Details
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu had a population growth rate during 2011-2021 of 11%. Its estimated population in 2021 is 10.77 lakh an increase of around 4.91 lakh from 2011.
| DNH & DD | 2025 Estimates |
| Total Population | 1,448,000 (13.48 Lakh) |
| Male Population | 974,000 |
| Female Population | 474,000 |
| Total Area | 603 km2 |
| Population Density | 2248/km2 |
| Average Literacy (%) | 81.65% |
| Sex Ratio | 499 |
| Capital City | Daman |
| Formation | 26 January 2020 |
Source: Census 2011 & UIAI for 2021 Estimates
Population by Religion
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu are two different UTs in 2011 & later merged into one. At the census 2011, out of 5.87 lakhs population, around 5.43 lakhs (92.51%) have returned themselves as followers of Hindu religion, 3.21 Lakhs (5.49%) as Muslims or the followers of Islam, 7933 (1.35%) as Christian. In addition 0.12% Stated as no religion & 0.52% are other religions.
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Numbers
| # | Religion | Population 2011 |
| 1 | Hindu | 543007 |
| 2 | Muslim | 32199 |
| 3 | Christian | 7933 |
| 4 | Jain | 1473 |
| 5 | Buddhist | 851 |
| 6 | Sikh | 389 |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 372 |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 732 |
| Total | 586956 |
Source: Census 2011
Religion by Percentage
| # | Religion | Percentage % |
| 1 | Hindu | 92.51% |
| 2 | Muslim | 5.49% |
| 3 | Christian | 1.35% |
| 4 | Jain | 0.25% |
| 5 | Buddhist | 0.14% |
| 6 | Sikh | 0.07% |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 0.06% |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 0.12% |
Source: Census 2011
Top Cities in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
- Daman
- Silvassa
- Diu
- Dadra
Lok Sabha Seats in Daman and Diu
The Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India, is made up of Members of Parliament (MPs). Each MP represents a single geographic constituency. There is currently 1 Lok Sabha constituency in Daman & Diu.
Daman and Diu MP List
Lok Sabha Seat from Daman and Diu & MP from Daman and Diu in the 17th Lok Sabha (2019-2024)
| # | Constituency | Party Name | Name Of Member |
| 1 | Daman and Diu | Bharatiya Janata Party | Shri Lalubhai Babubhai Patel |
