Diu

This page provides an overview of Diu: population, literacy, households and a list of sub-districts (tehsils) and major villages.

Quick facts

236,379
Population
47,651
Households
1027
Sex ratio (F per 1000 M)
72.1%
Approx. literacy

Diu has an aggregated population of 236,379. Approximately 44.06% live in rural areas (104,148) and 20.3% live in urban areas (47,982).

Tehsils / Sub-districts

Below are the tehsils (sub-districts) in this district. Click a tehsil to view village listings and details.

Tehsil / Sub-districtPopulationVillages
Taluk 0 104,148 3
Diu 132,231 7

Population summary

Diu has a population of 236,379 (116,596 males and 119,783 females). The sex ratio is about 1027 females per 1000 males.

CategoryNumber
Total population236,379
Male116,596
Female119,783
Rural population104,148 (44.06%)
Urban population47,982 (20.3%)
Households47,651

Literacy

Approximate literacy rate is 72.1%.

CategoryNumber
Total literates170,428
Total illiterates65,951

Scheduled Castes & Tribes

SC: 7,941 (3.36%). ST: 494 (0.21%).

CategoryPopulationShare
SC7,9413.36%
ST4940.21%

Children & Workforce

Children (0–6): 29,923 (12.66%). Workers: 71,524 (30.26%).

CategoryCountShare
Children (0-6)29,92312.66%
Total workers71,52430.26%

Largest villages by population

VillagePopulation
Diu 52,074
Diu 52,074
Diu 28,083
Diu 28,083
Diu 23,991
Diu 23,991
Vanakbara 9,696
Saudwadi 7,772
Bhucharvada 6,188
Zolawadi 4,427