Union Territory
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
A Union Territory formed by the merger of two former UT administrations.
CapitalDaman
RegionWest India
Formation / Present status26 January 2020 (present UT)
Principal / Official languagesGujarati, Hindi, Marathi
Major citiesDaman, Silvassa, Diu
Major rivers / waterwaysDaman Ganga, Kolak
đ Geography
Coastal areas and forested inland terrain.
đ Famous Places
Diu Fort, beaches of Daman, Silvassa
đī¸ Major Cities
Daman, Silvassa, Diu.
đ§ Rivers & Waterways
Daman Ganga, Kolak.
đ Quick History
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu has a distinct historical and cultural identity. Its present administrative status and formation details are summarised above. More detailed history can be added to this page as the India & World section grows.
âšī¸ More Information
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Reference reviewed September 2026. Government and administrative details can change; consult official sources for current information.