Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

Capital: Daman

Leadership data compiled via web research in July 2026 — may not reflect the very latest reshuffles or appointments.

Briefing

Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu is a merged union territory formed in January 2020, combining two small former Portuguese and Indian enclaves sandwiched between Gujarat and Maharashtra. It has a compact but significant industrial base, particularly around Silvassa, alongside coastal tourism in Daman and Diu.

Population

2011 Census figures.

Total Population

586,956

Male Population

344,061

Female Population

242,895

Sex Ratio

706 females per 1000 males

Districts

Hover over a district to see its name.

Daman (capital district)

District boundaries adapted from udit-001/india-maps-data, based on Census of India 2011 district geometries.

Government

Administrator

Praful Khoda Patel

National Parks

No national parks in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.