Capital of daman and diu

The territory of Daman and Diu lying on the Arabian Sea coast was a Portuguese Colony for about 450 years, prior to its incorporation into the Indian Union on December 19, 1961. It was administered as a single Union Territory along with Goa until 1987. After Goa became a separate state, Daman and Diu became separate union territory. The Union Territory has two districts, Daman and Diu, separated by a distance of about 750 Km by road. Diu Island is a well known and famous tourist destination of India, both for inland and foreign tourists. It is situated slightly off the coast of Saurashtra (Kathiawad) near the port of Veraval in Gujarat with a coastal distance of 21 Km. It lies at a distance of about 768 Km from Daman, the Capital of the Union Territory of Daman & Diu. The Diu town is a joyous city, famous for its scenic beauty, wonderful sandy beaches and heritage structures has been selected by MoUD, GoI under Smart city Mission Phase I and it is one among 98 Smart cities. Now Diu is competing with other 98 cities across the country for the Smart City Challenge Phase 2. In this backdrop, the Diu City is now in the process of preparing the Smart City Proposal of citizen needs in various sectors under retrofitting, redevelopment and Greenfield development including PAN city development of the city for better and comfortable service & rejuvenation of the city as a “SMART CITY DIU” under the Smart City Mission-2015 of Government of India. Citizens are requested to post their ...

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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Daman and Diu is a union territory of The Daman district is situated on a coastal plain with some low plateaus and promontories. Diu is largely covered by sand, silt, and marsh. The union territory has warm summers and mild winters. The annual average rainfall, received mainly during the monsoon season, is about 80 inches (200 centimeters) in Daman and less than 25 inches (60 centimeters) in Diu. The vast majority of the people are Hindus, and there are small minorities of Muslims and Christians. The principal language is Gujarati. Agriculture and fishing dominate the economy. The main crops of Daman include rice, millet, and pulses (legumes), while millet and wheat thrive in the drier climate of Diu. The towns of Daman and of Diu are the territory’s commercial centers. As a union territory, Daman and Diu has more limited powers than India’s states. It is governed by an administrator who is appointed by the central Indian government. The administrator also serves as the governor of the state of From the time of the bc, both Daman and Diu were ruled by various local and regional powers. Daman became part of the Ramnagar state in the 13th century ad, and Diu was ruled by many dynasties of Kathiawar (Saurashtra). The sultans of Gujarat ultimately took control of both Daman and Diu. © Ashvin Mehta/Dinodia Photo Library As part of their plan to control the trade of the Indian Ocean, the Portuguese acquired Daman and Diu in the 16th century. In 1535...

Preceded by Succeeded by Goa, Daman and Diu ( Goem, Damanv ani Diu, Goa, Damão e Dio) was a The areas of Goa and For the purposes of Lieutenant governors of Union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu [ ] Goa, along with # Name Took office Left office Birth-Death 1 19 December 1961 6 June 1962 1916–2003 2 T. Sivasankar 7 June 1962 1 September 1963 189?–19?? 3 2 September 1963 8 December 1964 1903–1964 4 12 December 1964 23 February 1965 1910–1987 5 24 February 1965 17 April 1967 1912–2001 6 18 April 1967 15 November 1972 1915–1983 7 16 November 1972 15 November 1977 1922–2010 8 16 November 1977 30 March 1981 1927-living 9 31 March 1981 29 August 1982 1927–2021 10 30 August 1982 23 February 1983 1923–2018 11 24 February 1983 3 July 1984 1930–2016 12 4 July 1984 23 September 1984 1923–2018 13 24 September 1984 29 May 1987 1917–1990 Chief Ministers of Union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu [ ] No. Portrait Name Constituency Term of office ( Party From To Days in office 1 20 December 1963 2 December 1966 2years, 347days Interim – Vacant ( N/A 2 December 1966 5 April 1967 124days N/A (1) 5 April 1967 23 March 1972 6years, 129days 1st ( 23 March 1972 12 August 1973 2nd ( 2 12 August 1973 7 June 1977 5years, 258days 7 June 1977 27 April 1979 3rd ( – Vacant ( N/A 27 April 1979 16 January 1980 264days N/A 3 16 January 1980 7 January 1985 7years, 134days 4th ( 7 January 1985 30 May 1987 5th (

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About Daman and Diu The second smallest union territory in India, Daman and Diu is located near Gujarat. Daman lies on the Gujarat coast while Diu is an islet in the southern fringe of Kathiawar peninsula. It is bounded on its north and south by Bhagwan and the Kalem Rivers respectively, on its east by the Gujarat state and on its west by the Arabian Sea. Diu lies in the Gulf of Cambay near Veraval Port and is separated from the southern extremity of the Saurashtra peninsula by a narrow channel running through a swamp. The island is connected to the mainland by a narrow channel on the north. Daman has a mild and humid climate while Diu has a sultry climate. It has no subdivisions. The Daman region administered by a collector while Diu is under the charge of a civil administrator. Facts on Daman and Diu Official Website www.daman.nic.in Date of Formation (Declared a Union Territory) May 30, 1987 Area 111 sq km Density 2169/Km2 Total Population (2011) 2,43,247 Males Population (2011) 1,50,301 Females Population (2011) 92,946 No. of District 2 Capital Daman Rivers Bhagwan, Damanganga, Kolak, Kalai, Chasi Forests & National Park Gir NP, Sasangir WS, Fudam Bird Sanctuary Languages Warli, Agri, Konkani, Gujarati, Hindi, English Neighbours State Gujarat Literacy Rate (2011) 92.28% Females per 1000 males 618 Assembly constituency 0 Parliamentary constituency 1 History The history of Daman and Diu dates back to the 13th century when the region was under the rule of Chowda Rajputs. ...

Dadra and Nagar Haveli is an Union Territory in the Indian Sub- Continent. Located in the Western part of the country, the Union Territory comprises of two separate sections, Dadra, with three villages, and Nagar Haveli which has 69 villages. The Capital of Silvassa. Often known as a 'garden beautiful', the Capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli is a sleepy township. With misty cascades, stone walls, lush green lawns, arched pathway and islands of flowers, Silvassa has retained the effect of Portuguese rule. The Capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli is the home to a number of factories and industries which earns a lot of revenue for the Government. These industries have attracted people from different regions to settle in Silvassa, thus crediting the Capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli with a truly cosmopolitan population. There are a number of locations that one can visit while on a trip to the Capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, these include: The Tribal Museum: This Museum captures the true essence of Tribal culture and life. The masks, hunting tools, musical instruments, fishing gadgets, and the life size statues of tribal men and women are in display at this Museum. Mini Zoo and Bal Udyan: This Zoo in the Capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli is an ideal picnic spot for kids. The zoo has colorful birds, monkeys, pythons and crocodiles. There is also small park attached to the Zoo. The Vanganga Lake and Island Garden: Located very near the Capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, this place...