Daman and Diu

Daman and Diu is a Union Territory of India. Area of this UT is about 112 sq km and population was 158,204 as per census of 2001. Its capital city is Daman. Gujarati is the principal language spoken here.

History and Geography

Daman and Diu along with Goa was a colony held by the Portuguese, even after the Independence. In 1961, it was made an integral part of India. After conferring statehood on Goa on 30 May, 1987, Daman and Diu was made a separate Union Territory. Daman lies about 193 km away from Mumbai. It is bound on the east by Gujarat, on the west by the Arabian Sea, on the north by the Kolak River, and on the south by Kalai river. The neighbouring district of Daman is Valsad in Gujarat. Diu is an island connected by two bridges. The neighbouring district of Diu is Junagadh of Gujarat.

Districts

Daman District, Diu District

Parliamentary Constituencies

1 Daman and Diu Lok Sabha Constituency