Through this chapter, we will know the detailed and important information of Daman And Diu, in which important and interesting information like history, geography, economy, education, culture and world famous tourist places located in the state have been added. Apart from this, the recent developments and changes in the state of Daman And Diu have also been explained in detail. This chapter is full of interesting facts for the competitive aspirants as well as the readers.
Daman and Diu Quick General Knowledge
State Name | Daman and Diu (दमन और दीव) |
State Level | Union territories |
Capital | Daman |
Statehood | 30 May 1987 |
Total Area | 112 sq km |
Districts | 112 |
Current Governor | Praful Patel (Administrator) |
State Bird | Not yet designated |
State Flower | Not yet designated |
State Animal | Not yet designated |
State Tree | Not yet designated |
Languages | English |
Daman and Diu (दमन और दीव)
Daman and Diu is a Union Territory of the Indian Republic which is a group of islands located in the Arabian Sea near Mumbai. The capital here is Daman. Daman and Diu is the second smallest union territory in the country. It is located on the east by Gujarat and on the west by the Arabian Sea. Diu is an island connected by two bridges. The neighboring district of Diu is Junagadh in Gujarat. Daman is divided into two parts 'Moti Daman' and 'Nani Daman'. The river dividing these two parts is the Damanganga River.
According to the Constitution of India, the head of the administration of Union Territories is the Governor, who is known as the Administrator and is appointed by the President. Its administration comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs of India. One seat is allotted for Daman and Diu in the Lok Sabha of India.
The current administrator of Daman and Diu is Praful Patel. He was sworn in as Governor (Administrator) of Daman and Diu on August 2016.
The main economic activity here is fishing. There are a total of 550 industrial units in this area. Dabhel, Bhimpore, Kachigam and Kadaiyas are the other industrial areas. The total length of roads in Daman and Diu are 191 and 78 km respectively. There are no railway stations and airports in this union territory.
Major industries here include leather slippers, bamboo baskets and mats, conch items, pearls, straws and handicrafts.
Daman and Diu FAQs:
𝒜. Daman and Diu state got statehood on 30 May 1987.
𝒜. The capital of Daman and Diu state is Daman.
𝒜. The state bird name is Not yet designated and the state animal name is Not yet designated of Daman and Diu state.
𝒜. The name of state flower is Not yet designated and the state tree is Not yet designated of Daman and Diu state.