Dadra and Nagar Haveli Population Census data 2011

Dadra and Nagar Haveli

The west coast situated land of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, is mostly known for delicious tribal food with ever favorite Gujrathi spices, crafting skills, and the Tarpa dance form. With almost 500 kilometer square of area available for only around 3 lacs of population, the union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli has the 2nd least population density among the 7 centrally governed regions. Population of Dadra and Nagar Haveli is growing at an alarming rate of over 50%, which is the highest population growth rate in all of India. More importantly, it surpasses India's average growth rate almost by 40%.

Both literacy and gender ratio of the population present an awful picture. Dadra and Nagar Haveli have the 2nd least gender ratio in India. Unfortunately, literacy levels here are no better. It is also the union territory having least literacy level. The worst part is, the situation is worsening by the day. The gender ratio has reduced in last 10 years instead of improving. There has also been significant increase in the population density, as shown by the comparison in 2011 and 2001 censuses.

The population is equally distributed in developed and under-developed regions. Population growth, however presents a large gap between the two. Urban population growth overshoots that in villages by about 200%. Literacy in rural female population is very less, and so is their number, resulting in a poor gender ratio. But overall literacy in this region has been improving. Number of literates has grown by 20% in the last decade. So, let us hope for a greater all round improvement in the region. The capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli is Silvassa. The region is bordered by two major states in India, Gujarat and Maharashtra. And, so, drawing from both the states, languages used in this region are Marathi, Gujrathi, and Hindi. English is also one of the official dialects.

The capital city which is also the largest city in the state of Dadra and Nagar Haveli is Silvassa. The languages spoken in the Dadra and Nagar Haveli state includes Hindi, Gujarati and English. In total Dadra and Nagar Haveli (DN) state comprises 1 districts. The ISOCODE assigned by International Organization for Standardization for Dadra and Nagar Haveli state is DN.

Dadra and Nagar Haveli Population 2011

As per details from Census 2011, Dadra and Nagar Haveli has population of 3.43 Lakh, an increase from figure of 2.20 Lakh in 2001 census. Total population of Dadra and Nagar Haveli as per 2011 census is 342,853 of which male and female are 193,178 and 149,675 respectively. In 2001, total population was 220,490 in which males were 121,666 while females were 98,824.

Dadra and Nagar Haveli Population Growth Rate

The total population growth in this decade was 55.50 percent while in previous decade it was 59.20 percent. The population of Dadra and Nagar Haveli forms 0.03 percent of India in 2011. In 2001, the figure was 0.02 percent.

Dadra and Nagar Haveli Literacy Rate 2011

Literacy rate in Dadra and Nagar Haveli has seen upward trend and is 77.65 percent as per 2011 population census. Of that, male literacy stands at 86.46 percent while female literacy is at 65.93 percent. In 2001, literacy rate in Dadra and Nagar Haveli stood at 57.63 percent of which male and female were 68.82 percent and 43.53 percent literate respectively.

In actual numbers, total literates in Dadra and Nagar Haveli stands at 228,028 of which males were 144,916 and females were 83,112.

Dadra and Nagar Haveli Density 2011

Total area of Dadra and Nagar Haveli is 491 sq. km. Density of Dadra and Nagar Haveli is 698 per sq km which is higher than national average 382 per sq km. In 2001, density of Dadra and Nagar Haveli was 449 per sq km, while nation average in 2001 was 324 per sq km.

Dadra and Nagar Haveli Sex Ratio

Sex Ratio in Dadra and Nagar Haveli is 775 i.e. for each 1000 male, which is below national average of 940 as per census 2011. In 2001, the sex ratio of female was 811 per 1000 males in Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

Dadra and Nagar Haveli Urban Population 2011

Out of total population of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, 46.62% people live in urban regions. The total figure of population living in urban areas is 159,829 of which 94,928 are males and while remaining 64,901 are females. The urban population in the last 10 years has increased by 216.73 percent.

Sex Ratio in urban regions of Dadra and Nagar Haveli was 684 females per 1000 males. For child (0-6) sex ratio the figure for urban region stood at 878 girls per 1000 boys. Total children (0-6 age) living in urban areas of Dadra and Nagar Haveli were 21,521. Of total population in urban region, 13.47 % were children (0-6).

Average Literacy rate in Dadra and Nagar Haveli for Urban regions was 90.86 percent in which males were 94.81% literate while female literacy stood at 84.86%. Total literates in urban region of Dadra and Nagar Haveli were 125,673.

Dadra and Nagar Haveli Rural Population 2011

Of the total population of Dadra and Nagar Haveli state, around 53.38 percent live in the villages of rural areas. In actual numbers, males and females were 98,250 and 84,774 respectively. Total population of rural areas of Dadra and Nagar Haveli state was 183,024. The population growth rate recorded for this decade (2001-2011) was 7.64%.

In rural regions of Dadra and Nagar Haveli state, female sex ratio per 1000 males was 863 while same for the child (0-6 age) was 961 girls per 1000 boys. In Dadra and Nagar Haveli, 27,675 children (0-6) live in rural areas. Child population forms 15.12 percent of total rural population.

In rural areas of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, literacy rate for males and female stood at 78.18 % and 51.36 %. Average literacy rate in Dadra and Nagar Haveli for rural areas was 65.89 percent. Total literates in rural areas were 102,355.

Dadra and Nagar Haveli Census 2011 Conclusion

The official census 2011 of Dadra and Nagar Haveli has been conducted by Directorate of Census Operations in Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Enumeration of key persons including Chief Minister of Dadra and Nagar Haveli was also done by officials conducting population census.

Figures of population census 2011 Dadra and Nagar Haveli have been represented in chart for your reference at bottom.