West IndiaUnion TerritoryDD
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
Capital: Daman
#34
Area Rank
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Pop. Rank
76.6%
Literacy
3
Districts
๐Basic Information
CapitalDaman
Largest CityDaman
Formation26 January 2020 (merger of two former UTs)
Population5.87 lakh (2011)
Area603 sq km
LanguagesGujarati, Hindi, Marathi
Literacy Rate76.6%
Districts3
Major RiversDamanganga
๐Key GK Facts
- 1.Two former UTs merged into one on 26 January 2020 โ India's newest administrative unit merger
- 2.Both were former Portuguese territories โ liberated in 1961 (Operation Vijay, same as Goa)
- 3.Non-contiguous: Dadra & NH is surrounded by Gujarat; Daman & Diu is on coast
- 4.Alcohol freely available (unlike Gujarat, which is dry) โ attracts Gujarat tourists
- 5.Rapid industrialisation โ plastics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals
โญFamous For
Former Portuguese territoriesIndustrial hubDaman fortSilver beach
๐ฏWildlife & National Parks
- ๐ฟTokarkhada Wildlife Sanctuary
Tips
- โFormerly TWO separate UTs โ merged on 26 Jan 2020 after death of Praful Patel (administrator) in office
- โLiberation date: 11 Aug 1954 (Dadra & NH) and 19 Dec 1961 (Daman & Diu) โ different dates
- โOnly UT formed by merging two pre-existing UTs
๐ง Quick Quiz
What is the capital of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu?
When was Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu officially formed?