Diu
Diu is a Town and Taluka in Diu 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 Diu Block (CD) is 03947. The total area of Diu Taluka is 39 km², which includes 27.34 km² of rural area and 11.66 km² of urban area. Diu has a sex ratio of approximately 1030 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Diu Taluka
Diu Taluka has a total of 4 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 Diu Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhucharvada | Bucharwada | Diu |
| 2 | Saudwadi | Saudwadi | Diu |
| 3 | Vanakbara | Vanakbara | Diu |
| 4 | Zolawadi | Zolawadi | Diu |
Population of Diu Taluka
The population profile of Diu 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 Diu 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 | 52,074 | 28,083 | 23,991 |
| Male Population | 25,642 | 14,028 | 11,614 |
| 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 |
| Total Households | 10,580 | 5,331 | 5,249 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Diu Taluka is around 52,074 people. This includes 25,642 males and 26,432 females. Rural population is about 28,083 (14,028 males and 14,055 females), while urban population is nearly 23,991 (11,614 males and 12,377 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 6,476 of the population, with 3,357 boys and 3,119 girls. Rural areas have 4,019 children, and urban areas have about 2,457 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 38,058 literate people in Diu Taluka, including 20,327 literate males and 17,731 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 18,196 individuals and urban literacy covers around 19,862 people.
- About 14,016 people in Diu Taluka are not literate, including 5,315 males and 8,701 females. Rural areas include 9,887 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 4,129 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 10,580 households, with 5,331 in villages and 5,249 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Diu 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 | 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 simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Diu Taluka is approximately 1,862 people, including 927 males and 935 females. Around 493 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,369 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Diu Taluka is about 123 people, including 69 males and 54 females. Around 2 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 121 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,335 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,027 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,058 people per sq. km.