Union Territory Dadra and Nagar Haveli at a Glance
Union Territory |
Dadra and Nagar |
| State Map | |
| Capital | Silvassa |
| Date of Formation | 11 August 1961 |
| Administrator | Present Administrator – Praful Khoda Patel
List of Chief Ministers of Dadra and Nagar Haveli First Administrator – R. V. Mudras |
| Governor | – – |
| First Governor | – – |
| Seat of High Court | Bombay High Court (Mumbai)
List of Chief Justice of Bombay High Court |
| Members of Parliment (MP Seats) | Total number of Seats – 01
MP Constituencies Updates as per 2019 Election 1. Dadra and Nagar Haveli Present MP Delkar, Shri Mohanbhai Sanjibhai (Ind.) |
| Number of District | 01 |
| Area | 491 km2 |
| Rank of state by Area | 32nd |
| Population(2011) | 342,853 |
| Literacy rate | 76.24% |
| Types Of Religion | Hinduism (93.93%), Islam (3.75%), Christianity (1.48%), Jainism (0.34%), Buddhism (0.18%), Sikhism (0.06%), Other Religions (0.08%), Atheist (0.001%) |
| Neighbouring States | Gujarat & Maharashtra |
| Neighbouring Countries | – – |
| Main Language | Gujarati |
| Other Languages | Hindi, Marathi, Bhili, Bhilodi |
| Biggest River in Dadra and Nagar Haveli | Damam Ganga |
| Rivers in Dadra and Nagar Haveli | 01 |
| Lakes in Dadra and Nagar Haveli | Vanganaga Lake Garden Hirwa Van Garden Dudhni Lake |
| Coastline | – – |
| Number of Beaches in Dadra and Nagar Haveli | – – |
| Number of Mountains in Dadra and Nagar Haveli | – – |
| Agricultural land | 23, 627 hectares |
| Forest Land [Km2] | 114 Km2 |
| Latitude | 20.1809° N |
| Longitude | 73.0169° E |
| City & Town | Dadra, Masat, Naroli, Rakholi, Samarvarni, Silvassa |
| Transport & Communication | Road |
| Airports in Dadra and Nagar Haveli | – – |
| International Airports in Dadra and Nagar Haveli | – – |
| Major Ports in Dadra and Nagar Haveli | – – |
| Length of National Highways | 31 |
| Railway Length | – – |
| Wildlife Sanctuaries in Dadra and Nagar Haveli | Dadra and Nagar Haveli WLS |
| Major Temples in Dadra and Nagar Haveli | OM NIKHILESHWAR MAHADEV MANDIR BAPS SHRI SWAMINARAYAN TEMPLE BALAJI TEMPLE BINDRABIN TEMPLE |
| Major Tourist Places in Dadra and Nagar Haveli | 1. Vanganga Lake Garden, 2. Hirwa Van Garden, 3. Dudhni Lake, 4. Kauncha, 5. Silvassa Vasona Lion Safari, 6. Tribal Cultural Museum, 7. Swaminarayan Temple, 8. Madhuban Dam, 9. Bindrabin Temple, 10. Church of Our Lady of Piety |
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| Legislative Assembly Name | – – |
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| State Dance | – – |
| State Anthem | – – |
| Cuisine | The local tribal cuisine of capital city Silvassa and all over Dadra and Nagar Haveli uses an interesting variety of pulses and vegetables, including wild mushrooms and bamboo shoots. Rotis are made from various flours like rice, nagli (raagi) and jowar, and are a must try on your stay at any hotel in and around Silvassa. Crabs, freshly caught on a dark night after a hunt in the wild by the light of makeshift wooden torches, is a delicacy not only in Silvassa, but throughout India. River fish like rohu, katla and mirgals carp are popular. Chutneys made from the fruit and leaves of wild shrubs and aromatic herbs (like karanda berries, ajoola leaves, ambada leaves and raw mangoes) are mouth watering and greatly relished – one of the most savored cuisines of India. You will get a good taste of the Silvassa or Dadra and Nagar Haveli tribal cuisine in hotels in Silvassa and also the rest of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. |
| State Animal | – – |
| State Bird | – – |
| State Flower | – – |
| State Fruit | – – |
| State tree | – – |
| Sport | – – |
| Number of National Parks in Dadra and Nagar Haveli | – – |
| Movie Industry Name | – – |
| Festivals | New Year’s Day, Makar Sankranti, Vasant Panchami, Maha Shivratri, Holi, Ram Navami, Akshaya Tritiya, Raksha Bandhan, Krishna Janamashtami, Independence Day, Durga Puja, Maha Navami, christmas |
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