Diu
Diu is a district in the Daman & Diu Union Territory of India. The total area of Diu district is 39 km², which includes 27.34 km² of rural area and 11.66 km² of urban area. There are about 4 villages in Diu district.
For administrative convenience, Diu 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 Diu district. Here is the list of all Diu Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Diu District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diu | 39 | 52,074 |
Population of Diu District
The population of Diu 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 Diu, 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 | 52,074 | 28,083 | 23,991 |
| Total Male Population | 25,642 | 14,028 | 11,614 |
| Total Female Population | 26,432 | 14,055 | 12,377 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,476 | 4,019 | 2,457 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,357 | 2,063 | 1,294 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,119 | 1,956 | 1,163 |
| Literate Population | 38,058 | 18,196 | 19,862 |
| Literate Male Population | 20,327 | 10,263 | 10,064 |
| Literate Female Population | 17,731 | 7,933 | 9,798 |
| Illiterate Population | 14,016 | 9,887 | 4,129 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 5,315 | 3,765 | 1,550 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 8,701 | 6,122 | 2,579 |
| Households | 10,580 | 5,331 | 5,249 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Diu district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Diu district is 52,074, including 25,642 males and 26,432 females. In rural areas, it is 28,083, including 14,028 males and 14,055 females. In urban areas, it is 23,991, including 11,614 males and 12,377 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Diu district is 6,476, including 3,357 boys and 3,119 girls. In rural areas, it is 4,019, including 2,063 boys and 1,956 girls. In urban areas, it is 2,457, including 1,294 boys and 1,163 girls.
- Literate population in Diu district is around 38,058, including 20,327 males and 17,731 females. In rural areas, it is 18,196, including 10,263 males and 7,933 females. In urban areas, it is 19,862, including 10,064 males and 9,798 females.
- Illiterate population in Diu district is about 14,016, including 5,315 males and 8,701 females. In rural areas, it is 9,887, including 3,765 males and 6,122 females. In urban areas, it is 4,129, including 1,550 males and 2,579 females.
- There are about 10,580 households in Diu district, including 5,331 in rural areas and 5,249 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Diu. 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 | 1,862 | 493 | 1,369 |
| SC Male Population | 927 | 258 | 669 |
| SC Female Population | 935 | 235 | 700 |
| Total ST Population | 123 | 2 | 121 |
| ST Male Population | 69 | 1 | 68 |
| ST Female Population | 54 | 1 | 53 |
| Population Density | 1,335 / km² | 1,027 / km² | 2,058 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Diu district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Diu district is approximately 1,862, including 927 males and 935 females. In rural areas, it is 493, including 258 males and 235 females. In urban areas, it is 1,369, including 669 males and 700 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Diu district is about 123, including 69 males and 54 females. In rural areas, it is 2, including 1 males and 1 females. In urban areas, it is 121, including 68 males and 53 females.
- Overall population density of Diu district is around 1,335 people per km². Rural areas have about 1,027 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,058 people per km².