Daman Taluka - Dadra And Nagar Haveli And Daman And Diu
Daman is an administrative taluka in the Daman district of Dadra And Nagar Haveli And Daman And Diu, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Daman is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Bagwada, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 62.4 km.
The total area of the taluka is 72 km², including 35.14 km² rural area and 36.86 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 533 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Daman Taluka
Daman Taluka has a total of 27 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antiawad | Rural | Antiawad |
| 2 | Bhamati | Rural | Damanwada |
| 3 | Bhenslore | Rural | Bhenslore |
| 4 | Bhimpore (Ct) | Rural | Bhimpore |
| 5 | Dabhel (Ct) | Rural | Dabhel |
| 6 | Damanwada (Dama O-De-Cima) | Rural | Damanwada |
| 7 | Deva Pardi | Rural | Pariyari |
| 8 | Devka | Rural | Marwad |
| 9 | Dholar | Rural | Damanwada |
| 10 | Dunetha (Ct) | Rural | Dunetha |
| 11 | Ghelwad | Rural | Ghelwad |
| 12 | Jampore | Rural | Pariyari |
| 13 | Janivankad | Rural | Bhimpore |
| 14 | Kachigam (Ct) | Rural | Kachigam |
| 15 | Kadaiya (Ct) | Rural | Kadaiya |
| 16 | Kathiria | Rural | Dunetha |
| 17 | Magarwada | Rural | Magarwada |
| 18 | Marwad (Ct) | Rural | Marwad |
| 19 | Naila Pardi | Rural | Pariyari |
| 20 | Palhit | Rural | Damanwada |
| 21 | Pariari | Rural | Pariyari |
| 22 | Patlara | Rural | Patlara |
| 23 | Ringanwada | Rural | Ringanwada |
| 24 | Somnath | Rural | Somnath |
| 25 | Thana Pardi | Rural | Magarwada |
| 26 | Varkund | Rural | Varkund |
| 27 | Zari | Rural | Magarwada |
Population of Daman Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Daman Taluka has a total population of 1,91,173 people, consisting of 1,24,659 males and 66,514 females. There are 50,376 households in the taluka with an average population density of 2,655 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 50,376 | 7,413 | 42,963 |
| Population Density | 2,655 / km² | 920 / km² | 4,310 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 1,50,348 literate people and 20,458 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 4,262 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 15,240 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 20,458 | 3,419 | 17,039 |
| Literate Population | 1,50,348 | 24,893 | 1,25,455 |
| Illiterate Population | 40,825 | 7,420 | 33,405 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 4,262 | 1,674 | 2,588 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 15,240 | 7,615 | 7,625 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.