Diu Population in 2025
In 2025, Diu Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.41 Lac (1,41,197), indicating a 171.15% increased from Diu's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 83.26 k, and the estimated female population is 48.14 k.
Diu Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Diu Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.56 Lac (1,55,605), projecting a 198.81% increased from Diu's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 93.16 k, and the estimated female population is 50.64 k.
Diu Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Diu Tehsil has a population of 52.07 k (52,074) with 25.64 k (25,642) males and 26.43 k (26,432) females.The sex ratio in Diu is 1031, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Diu Tehsil is 6.48 k (6,476) which is 12.44% of Diu Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Diu Tehsil is 930 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Diu Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Diu District in the state of DAMAN & DIU in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Diu Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Diu Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 48.61 k (48,613), accounting for 93.35% of the Diu Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 23.91 k (23,909), and the Hindu female population is around 24.70 k (24,704).
Diu Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Diu Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 3.19 k (3,190), accounting for 6.13% of the Diu Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.60 k (1,604), and the Muslim female population is around 1.59 k (1,586).
Diu Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 48,613 | 93.35% |
| Muslim | 3,190 | 6.13% |
| Christian | 202 | 0.39% |
| Jain | 43 | 0.08% |
| Religion not stated | 22 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 3 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 1 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDiu Urban Population
The Urban population of Diu Tehsil is 23.99 k (23,991), with 11.61 k (11,614) being males and 12.38 k (12,377) being females, making up 46.07% of the Diu total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1066 females for every 1000 males.
Diu Rural Population
The Rural population of Diu Tehsil is 28.08 k (28,083), with 14.03 k (14,028) being males and 14.06 k (14,055) being females, making up 53.93% of the Diu total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1002 females for every 1000 males.
Diu Literacy Rate
Diu Tehsil has a literacy rate of 83.46% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Diu Tehsil is 91.21 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Diu Tehsil is 76.06 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Diu Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 92.24%, while in the rural regions of Diu Tehsil, it is around 75.62%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Diu
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83.46 | 91.21 | 76.06 |
| Urban Area | 92.24 | 97.52 | 87.37 |
| Rural Area | 75.62 | 85.78 | 65.57 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Diu
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 83.05 | 90.91 | 75.55 |
| Muslim | 88.6 | 95.23 | 82.08 |
| Christian | 98.41 | 97.78 | 98.99 |
| Jain | 94.87 | 100 | 89.47 |
Diu Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Diu Tehsil is 1.86 k (1,862) with 927 (927) males and 935 (935) females, which is 3.58% of Diu Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1009 females for every 1000 males.
Diu Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Diu Tehsil is 123 (123) with 69 (69) males and 54 (54) females, which is 0.24% of Diu Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 783 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Diu
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1031 |
| Urban Area | 1066 |
| Rural Area | 1002 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Diu
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1034 |
| Muslim | 989 |
| Christian | 1105 |
| Jain | 870 |
Diu Area & Households
The Total Area of Diu Tehsil is 39 Square KM, with a population density of 1,335 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Diu Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Diu Tehsil are 4.The Total Number of households in Diu Tehsil are 10.58 k(10,580).
Diu Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Diu Tehsil, there are about 15.75 k (15,750) workers, making up nearly 30.25% of the Diu Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 12.93 k (12,932) are male workers, and about 2.82 k (2,818) are female workers.
Diu - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.41 Lac (1,41,197) | 171.15% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.56 Lac (1,55,605) | 198.81% | 27.66 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.73 Lac (1,73,306) | 232.81% | 34 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.91 Lac (1,91,007) | 266.8% | 33.99 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.09 Lac (2,08,914) | 301.19% | 34.39 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.27 Lac (2,26,615) | 335.18% | 33.99 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.54 Lac (2,53,990) | 387.75% | 52.57 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.88 Lac (2,88,157) | 453.36% | 65.61 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.23 Lac (3,22,530) | 519.37% | 66.01 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.57 Lac (3,56,697) | 584.98% | 65.61 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.91 Lac (3,90,864) | 650.59% | 65.61 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.25 Lac (4,25,237) | 716.6% | 66.01 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Diu Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.25 Lac (4,25,237), with a male population of 2.85 Lac (2,85,471) and a female population of 85.42 k (85,418). This reflects a total growth of 716.6% from Diu Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 49.59%.