Daman
Daman is a Town and Taluka in Daman District of Daman & Diu. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Daman Block (CD) is 03948. The total area of Daman Taluka is 72 km², which includes 35.14 km² of rural area and 36.86 km² of urban area. Daman has a sex ratio of approximately 533 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Daman Taluka
Daman Taluka has a total of 21 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Daman Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhamati | N/A | Daman |
| 2 | Bhimpore | Bhimpore | Daman |
| 3 | Dadhel | Dabhel | Daman |
| 4 | Damanwada | Damanwada | Daman |
| 5 | Deva Pardi | Pariyari | Daman |
| 6 | Devka | Kadaiya | Daman |
| 7 | Dholar | N/A | Daman |
| 8 | Dunetha | Varkund | Daman |
| 9 | Jampore | N/A | Daman |
| 10 | Janivankad | Bhimpore | Daman |
| 11 | Kachigam | Kachigam | Daman |
| 12 | Kadaiya | N/A | Daman |
| 13 | Magarwada | N/A | Daman |
| 14 | Marwad | N/A | Daman |
| 15 | Naila Pardi | N/A | Daman |
| 16 | Palhit | Damanwada | Daman |
| 17 | Pariari | N/A | Daman |
| 18 | Ringanwada | Dabhel | Daman |
| 19 | Thana Pardi | Magarwada | Daman |
| 20 | Varkund | N/A | Daman |
| 21 | Zari | N/A | Daman |
Population of Daman Taluka
The population profile of Daman Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Daman Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,91,173 | 32,313 | 1,58,860 |
| Male Population | 1,24,659 | 18,367 | 1,06,292 |
| 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 |
| Total Households | 50,376 | 7,413 | 42,963 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Daman Taluka is around 1,91,173 people. This includes 1,24,659 males and 66,514 females. Rural population is about 32,313 (18,367 males and 13,946 females), while urban population is nearly 1,58,860 (1,06,292 males and 52,568 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 20,458 of the population, with 10,787 boys and 9,671 girls. Rural areas have 3,419 children, and urban areas have about 17,039 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,50,348 literate people in Daman Taluka, including 1,04,316 literate males and 46,032 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 24,893 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,25,455 people.
- About 40,825 people in Daman Taluka are not literate, including 20,343 males and 20,482 females. Rural areas include 7,420 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 33,405 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 50,376 households, with 7,413 in villages and 42,963 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Daman Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| 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 simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Daman Taluka is approximately 4,262 people, including 2,224 males and 2,038 females. Around 1,674 people live in rural parts. Nearly 2,588 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Daman Taluka is about 15,240 people, including 7,702 males and 7,538 females. Around 7,615 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 7,625 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 2,655 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 920 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 4,310 people per sq. km.