Population summary
Dadra & Nagar Haveli has an aggregated population of 2,245,368 people according to the village-level records in this database. There are approximately 494,842 households, giving an average household size of 4.54 persons. The sex ratio stands at about 781 females per 1000 males. 45.92% of the population (about 1,031,127) resides in rural areas while 21.46% (about 481,785) is urban.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,245,368 |
| Male | 1,260,865 |
| Female | 984,503 |
| Sex ratio (F per 1000 M) | 781 |
| Rural population | 1,031,127 (45.92%) |
| Urban population | 481,785 (21.46%) |
| Total households | 494,842 |
Literacy
About 1,438,522 people out of 2,245,368 are recorded as literate in our aggregated village data, giving an approximate literacy rate of 64.07%.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total literates | 1,438,522 |
| Total illiterates | 806,846 |
| Approximate literacy rate | 64.07% |
Scheduled Castes & Tribes
The Scheduled Caste population recorded is 38,412 (1.71% of the state's aggregated population). Scheduled Tribe population is 1,222,328 (54.44%). These groups are important demographic markers for planning and social programs.
| Category | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 38,412 | 1.71% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1,222,328 | 54.44% |
Children & Workforce
Children aged 0–6 number 333,874, about 14.87% of the aggregated population. Total workers recorded across villages number 1,027,089, roughly 45.74% of the population (this is a simple workers-to-population share based on available columns).
| Category | Number | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Children (0-6) | 333,874 | 14.87% |
| Total workers | 1,027,089 | 45.74% |
Largest & Smallest Districts (by population)
Dadra & Nagar Haveli is the largest district by population with approximately 1,557,950 people, while District 0 is the smallest with about 687,418 people.
| District | Population | Households |
|---|---|---|
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 1,557,950 | 341,926 |
| District 0 | 687,418 | 152,916 |
Largest villages by population
Below are the largest villages recorded in this state by population. These settlements are major population centers at the village level and often serve as local market/township hubs.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI | 343,709 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 343,709 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 343,709 |
| DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI | 183,114 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 183,114 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 183,114 |
| DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI | 160,595 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 160,595 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 160,595 |
| Saily | 15,655 |