Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Union TerritoryDNHDD• Western India
Capital
Daman
Largest City
Silvassa
Formation Date
26 January 2020
Emblem of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Population
5.9 Lakh
2011 census
Area
603 km²
Districts
3
Lok Sabha Seats
2
Rajya Sabha Seats
0
Assembly Seats
0
Legislative Council
0
No council
About Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
The Union Territory was formed on 26 January 2020 by merging the former Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
- State Code
- DNHDD
- ISO Code
- IN-DH
- Official Language
- Hindi, Gujarati
- Additional Language
- English, Marathi
- Region
- Western India
- Zone
- West India
- Time Zone
- Asia/Kolkata
Current Leadership
(1)PP
Legislative Strength
2
Lok Sabha Seats
0
Rajya Sabha Seats
0
Assembly Seats
0
Legislative Council Seats
Party-wise Strength (Assembly)
No party-wise breakdown on record.
Major Political Parties
No party breakdown on record.
Demographics
(2011)5.9 Lakh
Population
Key Facts
- State Day26 January
- High CourtBombay High Court
- Time ZoneAsia/Kolkata
Lok Sabha Strength
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2
Seats held
- Bharatiya Janata Party2100.0%
Legislature
Legislative Assembly
- Reserved (SC / ST)
- 0 / 0
Legislative Council
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu has no legislative council.
Lok Sabha
- Seats
- 2
- Current term
- 24 Jun 2024 – 23 Jun 2029
- Last election
- 2024
Rajya Sabha
- House type
- Not applicable
- Member term
- 6 years
Assembly Election History
(1 elections)Seats WonVote Share (%)
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| Year | Winner | Seats | Vote Share | Runner-up | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | BJP | 2 | — | — | 0 |
Districts & Administration
(3 districts)Economy
- Major industries
- Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Food Processing, Textiles, Tourism
Formation & History
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli became a Union Territory in 1961.
- Daman and Diu became a Union Territory in 1987.
- The two UTs were merged on 26 January 2020.
Constitutional & Statutory Bodies
- High Court
- Bombay High Court
- High Court seat
- Mumbai
- Bench
- Circuit/territorial jurisdiction as notified
- State Election Commission
- UT Election Commission / local-body election authority
- Pollution Control Board
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Pollution Control Committee
Exam & Static GK
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu for competitive exams — 10 topics, 16 revision cards, and a self-marking practice set.
Quick Revision
8Capital
Daman
Area
603 km²
Population
0.06 Cr
Districts
3
State Code
DNHDD
Lok Sabha
2
Rajya Sabha
0
Assembly
0
Neighbouring States
2- Gujarat
- Maharashtra
Major Rivers
- Daman Ganga River
Historical Places
3- Moti Daman Fort
- Diu Fort
- Silvassa
Headline Figures
- Financial Year
- 2026-27
Major Crops
4- Rice
- Pulses
- Fruits
- Vegetables
Major Industries
5- Manufacturing
- Pharmaceuticals
- Food Processing
- Textiles
- Tourism
Exam Notes
- Budget figures are copied from the base state file and should be re-verified before publication.
Revolts & Movements
2- Liberation of Portuguese territories in western India
- Operation Vijay, 1961 context
Airports
- Daman Airport (non-operational civil airport; defence/other use context)
City Nicknames
- Daman“Coastal town of the UT”
Largest, Longest, First
- UT formed by merger of two former Union TerritoriesDadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and DiuMerged on 26 January 2020.
One-Line Facts
3- Capital — Daman.
- Districts — 3.
- Formation/formation date recorded in the base data — 2020-01-26.
Latest Lok Sabha Election
2- Year
- 2024
- Total seats
- 2
Exam Facts
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu has 2 Lok Sabha seats.
Recently Updated
- Political/administrative event26 January 2020: Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu became a single Union Territory by merger.
GK sources
- UT Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
- UT at a Glance, DNHDD
- Election Commission of India
- PRS Legislative Research
Major Cities & Destinations
- DamanCapital
- SilvassaLargest city
- DiuDestination
- DudhaniDestination
- Devka BeachDestination
- Nagoa BeachDestination
Quick Links
Sources
- UT Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
- UT at a Glance, DNHDD
- Election Commission of India
- PRS Legislative Research
Verified as of 2026-09-11
Compiled from public records.