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Daman and Diu Population | Sex Ratio | Literacy

As per details from Census 2011, Daman and Diu has population of 2.43 Lakhs, an increase from figure of 1.58 Lakh in 2001 census. Total population of Daman and Diu as per lastest census data is 243,247 of which male and female are 150,301 and 92,946 respectively. In 2001, total population was 158,204 in which males were 92,512 while females were 65,692. The total population growth in this decade was 53.76 percent while in previous decade it was 55.59 percent. The population of Daman and Diu forms 0.02 percent of India in 2011. In 2001, the figure was 0.02 percent.

Daman and Diu Sex Ratio 2024

Sex Ratio in Daman and Diu is 618 i.e. for each 1000 male, which is below national average of 940 as per latest census. In 2001, the sex ratio of female was 710 per 1000 males in Daman and Diu.

Daman and Diu Literacy Rate 2024

Literacy rate in Daman and Diu has seen upward trend and is 87.10 percent as per latest population census. Of that, male literacy stands at 91.54 percent while female literacy is at 79.55 percent.

Daman and Diu 2023 - 2024 Population

What is the population of Daman and Diu in 2024 ? The last census of Daman and Diu was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we do have projection of Daman and Diu 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.

Year Projected Population
2011 2.43 Lakhs 243,247
2021 3.61 Lakhs 361,100
2022 3.77 Lakhs 376,600
2023 3.90 Lakhs 390,400

Daman and Diu Religion wise Population 2024

Hinduism is majority religion in state of Daman and Diu with 90.50 % followers. Islam is second most popular religion in state of Daman and Diu with approximately 7.92 % following it. In Daman and Diu state, Christinity is followed by 1.16 %, Jainism by 0.12 %, Sikhism by 0.07 % and Buddhism by 0.07 %. Around 0.03 % stated 'Other Religion', approximately 0.10 % stated 'No Particular Religion'.

Description Percentage
Hindu 90.50 %
Muslim 7.92 %
Christian 1.16 %

Daman and Diu Population Data

Description 2011 2001
Approximate Population 2.43 Lakhs 1.58 Lakh
Actual Population 243,247 158,204
Male 150,301 92,512
Female 92,946 65,692
Population Growth 53.76% 55.59%
Percantage of total Population 0.02% 0.02%
Sex Ratio 618 710
Child Sex Ratio 904 926
Density/km2 2,191 1,413
Area(Km 2) 111 112
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 26,934 20,578
Literacy 87.10 % 78.18 %
Male Literacy 91.54 % 86.76 %
Female Literacy 79.55 % 65.61 %

Daman and Diu Urban Population

Out of total population of Daman and Diu, 75.17% people live in urban regions. The urban population of Daman and Diu increased by 218.84 percent during 2001-2011 period and is expected to rise further. Sex Ratio in urban regions of Daman and Diu was 551 females per 1000 males. Average Literacy rate in Daman and Diu for Urban regions was 88.96 percent.

Daman and Diu Rural Population

Of the total population of Daman and Diu state, around 24.83 percent live in the villages of rural areas. The population growth rate in Daman and Diu for rural populatation recorded for this decade (2001-2011) was -40.12%. In rural regions of Daman and Diu state, female sex ratio per 1000 males was 864. Average literacy rate in Daman and Diu for rural areas was 81.36 percent.


Daman and Diu State Information

Recently as per Daman and Diu census data, 38.26% houses are owned while 58.65% were rented. In all, 55.37% couples in Daman and Diu lived in single family. In 2011, 65.44% of Daman and Diu population had access to Banking and Non-Banking Finance Corporation. Only 2.79% of Daman and Diu population had internet facility which is likely to improve in 2021 due to Reliance Jio and Airtel. This is likely to see increased ecommerce penetration of Flipkart/Amazon in Daman and Diu. 5.90% of family in Daman and Diu owned car while 31.45% owned two wheller. Due to increase in literacy rate of Daman and Diu, we are also seeing increase in interest in purchasing Health and Life Insurance policies by Daman and Diu population. In few months we will also get details of election data for Daman and Diu.

The capital city which is also the largest city in the state of Daman and Diu is Daman. The languages spoken in the Daman and Diu state includes Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi and English. In total Daman and Diu (DD) state comprises 2 districts. The ISOCODE assigned by International Organization for Standardization for Daman and Diu state is DD.

What is the population of Daman and Diu in 2023? The question though legimate has no correct answer. The last census of Daman and Diu was done in 2011 and the next census of 2021 is postponed until 2024. The current estimated population is approximately 3.90 Lakhs.

Literacy rate of Daman and Diu has seen upward trend and is 87.10 % as per 2011 population census. We have now also got estimated 2021 literacy rate of Daman and Diu from government records and data.

As per details from latest census data, currently Daman and Diu is having higher sex ratio compared to national average. Sex Ratio of Daman and Diu in 2011-2021 is...