Daman
Daman is a district in the Daman & Diu Union Territory of India. The total area of Daman district is 72 km², which includes 35.14 km² of rural area and 36.86 km² of urban area. There are about 15 villages in Daman district.
For administrative convenience, Daman district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 1 talukas in Daman district. Here is the list of all Daman Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Daman District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daman | 72 | 1,91,173 |
Population of Daman District
The population of Daman offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Daman, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,91,173 | 32,313 | 1,58,860 |
| Total Male Population | 1,24,659 | 18,367 | 1,06,292 |
| Total Female Population | 66,514 | 13,946 | 52,568 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 20,458 | 3,419 | 17,039 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,787 | 1,786 | 9,001 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,671 | 1,633 | 8,038 |
| Literate Population | 1,50,348 | 24,893 | 1,25,455 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,04,316 | 15,266 | 89,050 |
| Literate Female Population | 46,032 | 9,627 | 36,405 |
| Illiterate Population | 40,825 | 7,420 | 33,405 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 20,343 | 3,101 | 17,242 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 20,482 | 4,319 | 16,163 |
| Households | 50,376 | 7,413 | 42,963 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Daman district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Daman district is 1,91,173, including 1,24,659 males and 66,514 females. In rural areas, it is 32,313, including 18,367 males and 13,946 females. In urban areas, it is 1,58,860, including 1,06,292 males and 52,568 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Daman district is 20,458, including 10,787 boys and 9,671 girls. In rural areas, it is 3,419, including 1,786 boys and 1,633 girls. In urban areas, it is 17,039, including 9,001 boys and 8,038 girls.
- Literate population in Daman district is around 1,50,348, including 1,04,316 males and 46,032 females. In rural areas, it is 24,893, including 15,266 males and 9,627 females. In urban areas, it is 1,25,455, including 89,050 males and 36,405 females.
- Illiterate population in Daman district is about 40,825, including 20,343 males and 20,482 females. In rural areas, it is 7,420, including 3,101 males and 4,319 females. In urban areas, it is 33,405, including 17,242 males and 16,163 females.
- There are about 50,376 households in Daman district, including 7,413 in rural areas and 42,963 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Daman. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 4,262 | 1,674 | 2,588 |
| SC Male Population | 2,224 | 850 | 1,374 |
| SC Female Population | 2,038 | 824 | 1,214 |
| Total ST Population | 15,240 | 7,615 | 7,625 |
| ST Male Population | 7,702 | 3,842 | 3,860 |
| ST Female Population | 7,538 | 3,773 | 3,765 |
| Population Density | 2,655 / km² | 920 / km² | 4,310 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Daman district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Daman district is approximately 4,262, including 2,224 males and 2,038 females. In rural areas, it is 1,674, including 850 males and 824 females. In urban areas, it is 2,588, including 1,374 males and 1,214 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Daman district is about 15,240, including 7,702 males and 7,538 females. In rural areas, it is 7,615, including 3,842 males and 3,773 females. In urban areas, it is 7,625, including 3,860 males and 3,765 females.
- Overall population density of Daman district is around 2,655 people per km². Rural areas have about 920 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,310 people per km².