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Diu District - Population 2011-2024

An official Census 2011 detail of Diu, a district of Daman and Diu has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Daman and Diu. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Diu District of Daman and Diu.

In 2011, Diu had population of 52,074 of which male and female were 25,642 and 26,432 respectively. In 2001 census, Diu had a population of 44,215 of which males were 20,878 and remaining 23,337 were females. Diu District population constituted 21.41 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Diu District was at 27.95 percent of Maharashtra population.

There was change of 17.77 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Diu District recorded increase of 11.98 percent to its population compared to 1991.


Diu Literacy Rate

Average literacy rate of Diu in 2011 were 83.46 compared to 83.46 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 91.21 and 76.06 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 84.39 and 60.09 in Diu District. Total literate in Diu District were 38,058 of which male and female were 20,327 and 17,731 respectively. In 2001, Diu District had 26,167 in its district.


Diu Sex Ratio

With regards to Sex Ratio in Diu, it stood at 1031 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 1118. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 929 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 960 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.


Diu District Religion Data

Description Percentage Population 2011
Hindu 93.35 % 48,613
Muslims 6.13 % 3,190
Christian 0.39 % 202
Sikh 0.01 % 3
Buddhist 0.00 % 1
Jain 0.08 % 43
Others 0.00 % 0
Not Stated 0.04 % 22

Diu Population 2023 - 2024

What is the population of Diu district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Diu was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Diu 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.

Year Projected Population
2011 52,074 52.07 Thous
2021 59,900 59.94 Thous
2022 60,700 60.71 Thous
2023 61,300 61.37 Thous
2024 61,900 61.94 Thous
2025 62,400 62.43 Thous
2026 62,800 62.85 Thous
2027 63,200 63.21 Thous
2028 63,500 63.52 Thous
2029 63,700 63.78 Thous
2030 63,900 64.00 Thous
2031 64,100 64.19 Thous

Diu Population 2011 - 2001

Description 2011 2001
Population 52.07 Thousand 44.22 Thousand
Actual Population 52,074 44,215
Male 25,642 20,878
Female 26,432 23,337
Population Growth 17.77% 11.98%
Area Sq. Km 39 40
Density/km2 1,335 1,105
Proportion to Daman and Diu Population 21.41% 27.95%
Sex Ratio (Per 1000) 1031 1118
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) 929 960
Average Literacy 83.46 71.38
Male Literacy 91.21 84.39
Female Literacy 76.06 60.09
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 6,476 7,554
Child Proportion (0-6 Age) 12.44% 17.08%

Diu Child Population

In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Diu. There were total 6,476 children under age of 0-6 against 7,554 of 2001 census. Of total 6,476 male and female were 3,357 and 3,119 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 929 compared to 960 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 12.44 percent of Diu District compared to 17.08 percent of 2001. There was net change of -4.64 percent in this compared to previous census of India.


Diu Houseless Data

In 2011, total 9 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Diu district of Daman and Diu. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 14. This approx 0.026884817759342% of total population of Diu district.


Diu District Density

The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Diu district for 2011 is 1,335 people per sq. km. In 2001, Diu district density was at 1,105 people per sq. km. Diu district administers 39 square kilometers of areas.


Diu District Urban/Rural 2011

Out of the total Diu population for 2011 census, 46.07 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 23,991 people lives in urban areas of which males are 11,614 and females are 12,377. Sex Ratio in urban region of Diu district is 1066 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Diu district was 899 in 2011 census. Child population (0-6) in urban region was 2,457 of which males and females were 1,294 and 1,163. This child population figure of Diu district is 11.14 % of total urban population. Average literacy rate in Diu district as per census 2011 is 92.24 % of which males and females are 97.52 % and 87.37 % literates respectively. In actual number 19,862 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 10,064 and 9,798 respectively.

As per 2011 census, 53.93 % population of Diu districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Diu district population living in rural areas is 28,083 of which males and females are 14,028 and 14,055 respectively. In rural areas of Diu district, sex ratio is 1002 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Diu district is considered, figure is 948 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0-6 is 4,019 in rural areas of which males were 2,063 and females were 1,956. The child population comprises 14.71 % of total rural population of Diu district. Literacy rate in rural areas of Diu district is 75.62 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 85.78 and 65.57 percent respectively. In total, 18,196 people were literate of which males and females were 10,263 and 7,933 respectively.

All details regarding Diu District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Diu District.

Description Rural Urban
Population (%) 53.93 % 46.07 %
Total Population 28,083 23,991
Male Population 14,028 11,614
Female Population 14,055 12,377
Sex Ratio 1002 1066
Child Sex Ratio (0-6) 948 899
Child Population (0-6) 4,019 2,457
Male Child(0-6) 2,063 1,294
Female Child(0-6) 1,956 1,163
Child Percentage (0-6) 14.31 % 10.24 %
Male Child Percentage 14.71 % 11.14 %
Female Child Percentage 13.92 % 9.40 %
Literates 18,196 19,862
Male Literates 10,263 10,064
Female Literates 7,933 9,798
Average Literacy 75.62 % 92.24 %
Male Literacy 85.78 % 97.52 %
Female Literacy 65.57 % 87.37 %

City/Metros in Diu District

Urban Agglomerations inside Diu District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Diu District
Cities inside Diu District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Diu District