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Daman

District in DAMAN & DIU

Daman District of DAMAN & DIU has a total population of 1,91,173 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 1,24,659 are males while 66,514 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
1,91,173
📚 Literacy Rate
78.64%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
534

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Daman has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.70% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 897 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 534.

Total Children

20,458

10.70% of population

Boys

10,787

52.7%

Girls

9,671

47.3%

Child Sex Ratio

897

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
89.73%
Muslim
8.41%
Christian
1.37%
Sikh
0.09%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Daman stands at 534 females per 1000 males. This is lower than the national average of 940. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 91.61% while female literacy is at 80.98%, showing a gender gap of 10.63%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 2.23% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 7.97% of total population in Daman.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 1,91,173, 1,05,521 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 55.20% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 96.40% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 3.60% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
1,01,717

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
3,804

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
85,652

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in DAMAN & DIU

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Daman district in DAMAN & DIU?

Daman district in DAMAN & DIU has a total population of 1,91,173 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 1,24,659 males and 66,514 females.

What is the literacy rate of Daman district?

The overall literacy rate of Daman district is N/A%. Male literacy is 91.61% and female literacy is 80.98%.

What is the sex ratio in Daman district?

The sex ratio in Daman district is 534 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Daman district?

Daman district has 20,458 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 10,787 are boys and 9,671 are girls. The child sex ratio is 897 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Daman district?

Out of the total population of 1,91,173, 1,05,521 people (55.2%) are engaged in work activities in Daman district.