Dadra & Nagar Haveli Population in 2025

In 2025, Dadra & Nagar Haveli Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 7.89 Lac (7,88,793), indicating a 129.49% increased from Dadra & Nagar Haveli's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.82 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.04 Lac.

Dadra & Nagar Haveli Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Dadra & Nagar Haveli Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 8.46 Lac (8,45,756), projecting a 146.07% increased from Dadra & Nagar Haveli's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 5.21 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.21 Lac.

Dadra & Nagar Haveli Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights

As per the 2011 Census, Dadra & Nagar Haveli Tehsil has a population of 3.44 Lac (3,43,709) with 1.94 Lac (1,93,760) males and 1.50 Lac (1,49,949) females.The sex ratio in Dadra & Nagar Haveli is 774, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dadra & Nagar Haveli Tehsil is 50.90 k (50,895) which is 14.81% of Dadra & Nagar Haveli Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dadra & Nagar Haveli Tehsil is 926 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Dadra & Nagar Haveli Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Dadra & Nagar Haveli District in the state of DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI in India.

3.44 Lac

Total Population

1.94 Lac

Male Population

1.50 Lac

Female Population

Dadra & Nagar Haveli Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Dadra & Nagar Haveli Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.23 Lac (3,22,857), accounting for 93.93% of the Dadra & Nagar Haveli Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.82 Lac (1,81,976), and the Hindu female population is around 1.41 Lac (1,40,881).

Dadra & Nagar Haveli Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dadra & Nagar Haveli Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 12.92 k (12,922), accounting for 3.76% of the Dadra & Nagar Haveli Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.70 k (7,701), and the Muslim female population is around 5.22 k (5,221).

Dadra & Nagar Haveli Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu3,22,85793.93%
Muslim12,9223.76%
Christian5,1131.49%
Jain1,1860.35%
Buddhist6340.18%
Religion not stated4870.14%
Other religions and persuasions2930.09%
Sikh2170.06%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Dadra & Nagar Haveli Urban Population

The Urban population of Dadra & Nagar Haveli Tehsil is 1.61 Lac (1,60,595), with 95.46 k (95,455) being males and 65.14 k (65,140) being females, making up 46.72% of the Dadra & Nagar Haveli total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 683 females for every 1000 males.

Dadra & Nagar Haveli Rural Population

The Rural population of Dadra & Nagar Haveli Tehsil is 1.83 Lac (1,83,114), with 98.31 k (98,305) being males and 84.81 k (84,809) being females, making up 53.28% of the Dadra & Nagar Haveli total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 863 females for every 1000 males.

Dadra & Nagar Haveli Literacy Rate

Dadra & Nagar Haveli Tehsil has a literacy rate of 76.24% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dadra & Nagar Haveli Tehsil is 85.17 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dadra & Nagar Haveli Tehsil is 64.32 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Dadra & Nagar Haveli Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.79%, while in the rural regions of Dadra & Nagar Haveli Tehsil, it is around 64.12%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dadra & Nagar Haveli

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 76.24 85.17 64.32
Urban Area 89.79 93.99 83.38
Rural Area 64.12 76.4 49.58

Literacy Rate by Religion in Dadra & Nagar Haveli

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 75.61 84.85 63.29
Muslim 86.57 89.98 81.27
Christian 81.84 88.43 75.39
Jain 97.55 98.76 96.18

Dadra & Nagar Haveli Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dadra & Nagar Haveli Tehsil is 6.19 k (6,186) with 3.34 k (3,339) males and 2.85 k (2,847) females, which is 1.8% of Dadra & Nagar Haveli Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 853 females for every 1000 males.

Dadra & Nagar Haveli Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dadra & Nagar Haveli Tehsil is 1.79 Lac (1,78,564) with 88.84 k (88,844) males and 89.72 k (89,720) females, which is 51.95% of Dadra & Nagar Haveli Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1010 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dadra & Nagar Haveli

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 774
Urban Area 683
Rural Area 863

Sex Ratio by Religion in Dadra & Nagar Haveli

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 775
Muslim 678
Christian 1002
Jain 877

Dadra & Nagar Haveli Area & Households

The Total Area of Dadra & Nagar Haveli Tehsil is 491 Square KM, with a population density of 700 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dadra & Nagar Haveli Tehsil are 6 and the Total Number of Villages in Dadra & Nagar Haveli Tehsil are 65.The Total Number of households in Dadra & Nagar Haveli Tehsil are 76.46 k(76,458).

Dadra & Nagar Haveli Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Dadra & Nagar Haveli Tehsil, there are about 1.57 Lac (1,57,161) workers, making up nearly 45.73% of the Dadra & Nagar Haveli Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.19 Lac (1,19,293) are male workers, and about 37.87 k (37,868) are female workers.

Dadra & Nagar Haveli - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 7.89 Lac (7,88,793) 129.49%
2026 8.46 Lac (8,45,756) 146.07% 16.58 %
2027 9.11 Lac (9,11,409) 165.17% 19.1 %
2028 9.77 Lac (9,77,061) 184.27% 19.1 %
2029 10.44 Lac (10,43,679) 203.65% 19.38 %
2030 11.09 Lac (11,09,331) 222.75% 19.1 %
2031 11.96 Lac (11,96,224) 248.03% 25.28 %
2032 12.98 Lac (12,97,599) 277.53% 29.5 %
2033 13.99 Lac (13,98,973) 307.02% 29.49 %
2034 15.00 Lac (15,00,348) 336.52% 29.5 %
2035 16.02 Lac (16,01,723) 366.01% 29.49 %
2036 17.03 Lac (17,03,098) 395.51% 29.5 %

Projected estimates indicate that Dadra & Nagar Haveli Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 17.03 Lac (17,03,098), with a male population of 11.24 Lac (11,24,192) and a female population of 5.73 Lac (5,72,709). This reflects a total growth of 395.51% from Dadra & Nagar Haveli Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 24.18%.

Dadra & Nagar Haveli Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Dadra & Nagar Haveli is 3.44 Lac (3,43,709).

Hindu constitute 93.93% of Dadra & Nagar Haveli population, amounting to approximately 3.23 Lac (3,22,857) people.

Muslim constitute 3.76% of Dadra & Nagar Haveli population, totaling around 12.92 k (12,922) people.

Hindu: 93.93%, Muslim: 3.76%, Christian: 1.49%, Jain: 0.35%, Buddhist: 0.18%, Religion not stated: 0.14%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.09%, Sikh: 0.06%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Dadra & Nagar Haveli is 6.19 k (1.8%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.79 Lac (51.95%).

In Dadra & Nagar Haveli, 1.61 Lac (46.72%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.83 Lac (53.28%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dadra & Nagar Haveli is 76.24%, with male literacy at 85.17% and female literacy at 64.32%.

The sex ratio in Dadra & Nagar Haveli is 774 females for every 1000 males.

Dadra & Nagar Haveli population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 24.18% up to 2036.