Map of Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Dadra and Nagar Haveli is a first-level division of India. Its largest mapped city is Ahmedabad, with about 5.38 million people in the metropolitan area. The interactive map below is centred on Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and the tables list its 12 mapped cities along with the dams, ports, World Heritage Sites nearest to them.
- Cities Mapped
- 12
- Largest City
- Ahmedabad
- Country
- India
Interactive Map of Dadra and Nagar Haveli
About Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Dadra and Nagar Haveli was a union territory in western India. With an area of 491 km2 (190 sq mi), it consisted of two geographically separate enclaves, Dadar and Nagar Haveli, situated between the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. Silvassa was the capital and principal settlement. The territory was predominantly rural and was known for its large Adivasi population and forested landscape. According to the 2011 census, it had a population of 343,709, a literacy rate of 76.2%, and a sex ratio of 774 females per 1,000 males.
The territories were formerly part of Portuguese India. Dadra was liberated from Portuguese rule in July 1954, while Nagar Haveli was liberated in August 1954. From 1954 until 1961, the territory was administered by the Varishta Panchayat of Free Dadra and Nagar Haveli. On 11 August 1961, the territory was formally integrated into India under the Dadra and Nagar Haveli Act, 1961 and became a union territory.
In December 2019, the Parliament of India passed legislation providing for the merger of Dadra and Nagar Haveli with the neighbouring union territory of Daman and Diu. The merger took effect on 26 January 2020, creating the new union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. The former territory subsequently became the Dadra and Nagar Haveli district of the new union territory.
Summary adapted from Wikipedia: Dadra and Nagar Haveli (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Dadra and Nagar Haveli in Depth
History
Dadra and Nagar Haveli were small Portuguese possessions surrounded by territory administered by India. Portuguese control began in the late 18th century following an arrangement with the Maratha Empire. The Portuguese subsequently administered the enclaves as part of Portuguese India, with their administration centred on nearby Daman. The Portuguese occupation continued until 1954.
Following Indian independence in 1947, movements seeking the incorporation of the Portuguese enclaves into India became increasingly active. On 22 July 1954, pro-India forces took control of the Portuguese police post at Dadra. The liberation movement subsequently spread to Nagar Haveli, where Portuguese authority collapsed in early August.
Geography
Dadra and Nagar Haveli covered an area of 491 km2 (190 sq mi) and consisted of two enclaves separated by a narrow portion of Gujarat. Dadra is a small enclave surrounded by Gujarat, while the larger Nagar Haveli lies between Gujarat to the north and Maharashtra to the south and east.
The territory lay on the western side of the foothills of the Western Ghats. The Daman Ganga River was the principal river, flowing through the territory before reaching the Arabian Sea at Daman. The landscape included extensive forests, hills, agricultural land and river valleys.
Demographics
According to the 2011 census, Dadra and Nagar Haveli had a population of 343,709. The population density was approximately 700 inhabitants per square kilometre. The territory had a sex ratio of 774 females per 1,000 males and a literacy rate of 76.2%.
The territory experienced exceptionally rapid population growth during the late 20th and early 21st centuries, particularly as industrialisation around Silvassa attracted migrants from neighbouring states. Between 2001 and 2011, the population increased by approximately 55.9%.
A significant proportion of the population belonged to Scheduled Tribes, who accounted for approximately 51.95% of the population according to the 2011 census.
Hinduism was the predominant religion in Dadra and Nagar Haveli according to the 2011 census.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Dadra and Nagar Haveli (CC BY-SA 4.0).
History of Dadra and Nagar Haveli: Empires and States
The atlas records 22 polities whose mapped territory included part of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, from Indus Valley Civilization in 2300 BCE to 2024 CE. They are listed in the order they first appear.
| Polity | Period here |
|---|---|
| Indus Valley Civilization | 2300–1801 BCE |
| The Maurya Empire | 291–226 BCE |
| Indo-Scythians | 77 BCE – 42 CE |
| Satavahana Dynasty | 31 BCE – 126 CE |
| Western Satraps | 43–409 CE |
| The Gupta Empire | 410–475 CE |
| Vakataka Kingdom | 451–554 CE |
| Maitraka Dynasty | 476–731 CE |
| Chalukya Dynasty | 633–754 CE |
| Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty | 732–946 CE |
| Rashtrakuta Dynasty | 755–979 CE |
| Chaulukya Dynasty | 947–1249 CE |
| Western Chalukya Empire | 980–1187 CE |
| Yadava Dynasty | 1188–1325 CE |
| Khalji Dynasty | 1305–1325 CE |
| The Delhi Sultanate | 1305–1351 CE |
| Tughlaq Dynasty | 1326–1351 CE |
| The Mughal Empire | 1572–1743 CE |
| The Maratha Empire | 1721–1819 CE |
| The British Empire | 1803–1946 CE |
| British Raj | 1859–1946 CE |
| Republic of India | 1947–2024 CE |
Historical Maps of Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Dadra and Nagar Haveli on the world map in each year one of these states held it:
Derived by testing mapped cities against dated territorial polygons. Dates are when the polygons cover this place, not the polity's whole lifespan, and polities absent from the source dataset are not listed.
Largest Cities in Dadra and Nagar Haveli
12 cities mapped. Ranked by metropolitan population. A port city's harbour is written up on the page of its sea.
| # | Name | Population | Region | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahmedabad | 5.38 million | Dadra and Nagar Haveli | Populated place |
| 2 | Surat | 3.84 million | Dadra and Nagar Haveli | Populated place |
| 3 | Vadodara | 1.76 million | Dadra and Nagar Haveli | Populated place |
| 4 | Rajkot | 1.26 million | Dadra and Nagar Haveli | Populated place |
| 5 | Bhavnagar | 554,978 | Dadra and Nagar Haveli | Populated place |
| 6 | Bhuj | 289,429 | Dadra and Nagar Haveli | Populated place |
| 7 | Porbandar | 234,684 | Dadra and Nagar Haveli | Populated place |
| 8 | Gandhinagar | 195,891 | Dadra and Nagar Haveli | Admin-1 capital |
| 9 | Navsari | 163,000 | Dadra and Nagar Haveli | Populated place |
| 10 | Daman | 39,737 | Dadra and Nagar Haveli | Admin-1 capital |
| 11 | Silvassa | 27,359 | Dadra and Nagar Haveli | Admin-1 capital |
| 12 | Diu | 23,779 | Dadra and Nagar Haveli | Populated place |
Major Dams in Dadra and Nagar Haveli
4 dams mapped. Ranked by structural height. Assigned by the nearest mapped city, so features near the boundary may belong to a neighbouring division.
| # | Name | Height | River | Capacity | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sardar Sarovar Dam | 163 m | Narmada | 1,450 MW | 2017 |
| 2 | Ukai Dam | 81 m | Tapi | 300 MW | 1972 |
| 3 | Kadana Dam | 66 m | Mahi | 240 MW | 1979 |
| 4 | Dharoi Dam | 46 m | Sabarmati | — | 1978 |
Ports in Dadra and Nagar Haveli
15 ports mapped. Ranked by approach channel depth, the figure that limits which ships can call. Harbours link to their write-up on the page of the sea or coast they lie on. Assigned by the nearest mapped city, so features near the boundary may belong to a neighbouring division.
| # | Name | Channel Depth | Class | Sea | Max Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhavnagar | 53 m | Small | Arabian Sea & Bay of Bengal | medium vessels |
| 2 | Magdalla | 45.7 m | Very Small | Arabian Sea & Bay of Bengal | medium vessels |
| 3 | Okha | 42.1 m | Very Small | Arabian Sea & Bay of Bengal | large vessels |
| 4 | Mandvi | 42.1 m | Very Small | Arabian Sea & Bay of Bengal | large vessels |
| 5 | Veraval | 38.4 m | Very Small | Arabian Sea & Bay of Bengal | large vessels |
| 6 | Kandla | 34.7 m | Small | Arabian Sea & Bay of Bengal | large vessels |
| 7 | Navlakhi | 34.7 m | Very Small | Arabian Sea & Bay of Bengal | large vessels |
| 8 | Hazira | 31.1 m | Small | Arabian Sea & Bay of Bengal | large vessels |
| 9 | Porbandar | 31.1 m | Very Small | Arabian Sea & Bay of Bengal | large vessels |
| 10 | Dahej | 27.4 m | Very Small | Arabian Sea & Bay of Bengal | large vessels |
The other 5 (channel depth, class, sea, max vessel)
- Pipavav Bandar · 27.4 m · Small · Arabian Sea & Bay of Bengal · large vessels
- Bedi · 27.4 m · Very Small · Arabian Sea & Bay of Bengal · large vessels
- Mundra · 20.1 m · Small · Arabian Sea & Bay of Bengal · large vessels
- Sikka · 5.5 m · Very Small · Arabian Sea & Bay of Bengal · large vessels
- Vadinar Terminal · 5.5 m · Very Small · Arabian Sea & Bay of Bengal · large vessels
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Dadra and Nagar Haveli
4 World Heritage Sites mapped. Listed by year of inscription, earliest first. Sites shared with another country appear under each. Assigned by the nearest mapped city, so features near the boundary may belong to a neighbouring division.
| # | Name | Inscribed | Type | Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park | 2004 | Cultural | (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) |
| 2 | Rani ki vav | 2014 | Cultural | (i) (iv) |
| 3 | Historic City of Ahmadabad | 2017 | Cultural | (ii) (v) |
| 4 | Dholavira | 2021 | Cultural | (iii) (iv) |
Dadra and Nagar Haveli: Quick Answers
- Where is Dadra and Nagar Haveli?
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli is a first-level division of India, in Asia. Its mapped cities centre on 21.7592° N, 71.9517° E.
- What is the largest city in Dadra and Nagar Haveli?
- Ahmedabad is the largest city mapped in Dadra and Nagar Haveli, with a metropolitan population of about 5.38 million.
- How many cities are in Dadra and Nagar Haveli?
- YearMaps maps 12 cities and towns in Dadra and Nagar Haveli, with a combined metropolitan population of about 13.76 million. This counts mapped settlements, not every municipality.