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'''Daman''' ({{IPAc-en|d|ə|ˈ|m|ɑː|n}}) (Portuguese: ''Damão'') is the capital city of the [[India]]n union territory of [[Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu]]. It is a [[municipal council]] situated in [[Daman district, India|Daman district]] of the union territory.
'''Daman''' ({{ipa|hi|d̪əmən|ipa}}) is a city and the administrative capital of the [[India]]n [[union territory]] of [[Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu]]. It is a [[municipal council]] situated in the [[Daman district, India|Daman district]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-03 |title=Daman {{!}} India, Map, Population, & Facts {{!}} Britannica |url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Daman |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=www.britannica.com |language=en}}</ref>


[[Daman Ganga River]] divides Daman into two parts — Nani-Daman (nani meaning "small") and Moti-Daman (Moti meaning "big"). Despite its name, Nani-Daman is the larger of the two parts, while the old city is mainly in Moti-Daman. This holds most of the important entities like the major hospitals, supermarkets and major residential areas. Vapi, Gujarat is the nearest city to Daman.
The [[Daman Ganga River]] divides Daman into: Nani-Daman (Little Daman) and Moti-Daman (Big Daman). Despite its name, Nani-Daman is the larger of the two parts, while the old city is mainly in Moti-Daman. This holds most of the important entities, like the major hospitals, supermarkets, and major residential areas. [[Vapi]], Gujarat, is the nearest city to Daman.<ref>{{Cite web |title="NANI DAMAN", the commercial face of Daman. |url=https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g297600-d4155051-r272121342-Nani_Daman-Daman_Daman_and_Diu.html |access-date=2024-05-13 |website=Tripadvisor.com}}</ref>
 
==Etymology==
The name "Daman" comes from the Daman Ganga River, while Diu is from the Sanskrit word dvipa, meaning “island.” From Mauryan times (4th–2nd century BCE), both were subject to various local and regional powers ruling in western India. In the 13th century Daman formed part of the Ramnagar state, which then became a tributary of the Gujarat sultans. Similarly, numerous dynasties in Kathiawar (Saurashtra) ruled Diu until it fell to the sultan of Gujarat in the early 15th century.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Daman and Diu {{!}} History, Government, Map, & Population {{!}} Britannica |url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Daman-and-Diu |access-date=2024-04-24 |website=www.britannica.com |language=en}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
The Portuguese [[Diogo de Melo]] arrived at the spot by chance in 1523, when heading towards [[Ormuz]]. He was caught in a violent storm and had his boat blown towards the coast of Daman.<ref>{{cite book
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The Portuguese Captain-Major [[Diogo de Melo]] arrived at the Daman shore by chance in 1523 while sailing towards [[Ormuz]]. He was caught in a violent storm and had his boat blown towards the coast of Daman.<ref>{{cite book
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| isbn = 9788171547616 }}</ref> Shortly after, it was acquired as a [[Portuguese colony]] for over 400 years. A larger fort was built in Moti Daman in the 16th century to guard against the [[Mughals]], who ruled the area until the Portuguese arrived. It stands today, most of it preserved in its original form. Today the majority of the municipal government offices are inside the fort.


Daman was [[1961 Indian annexation of Goa#The attack on Daman|incorporated]] into the [[Republic of India]] in [[December 1961]] after a battle between the Portuguese and the Indians. The battle left four Indians dead and 14 wounded;<ref>{{cite news |title= The Forgotten Battles of Daman and Diu |author=Anil Shorey |url= http://www.tribuneindia.com/1999/99feb21/sunday/head3.htm |newspaper= [[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]] |date= 21 February 1999 |access-date=18 December 2010}}</ref> Portuguese casualties were 10 dead and two wounded.<ref>Chakravorty, Dr. B.C. (2008). [http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/History/1961Goa/262-Operation-Vijay.html "Operation Vijay"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140331145027/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/History/1961Goa/262-Operation-Vijay.html |date=31 March 2014 }}. Bharat Rakshak. Retrieved 12/18/2010.</ref>
Daman was [[1961 Indian annexation of Goa#The attack on Daman|incorporated]] into the [[Republic of India]] in [[December 1961]] after nearly 400 years of Portuguese colonial rule which had largely led to exploitation of the area and native population. After refusal to vacate the occupied territory of mainland India, the Portuguese surrendered before the Indian Army, while some of its Army personnel deserted their posts and escaped to Karachi, Pakistan. The battle left four Indians dead and 14 wounded;<ref>{{cite news |title= The Forgotten Battles of Daman and Diu |author=Anil Shorey |url= http://www.tribuneindia.com/1999/99feb21/sunday/head3.htm |newspaper= [[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]] |date= 21 February 1999 |access-date=18 December 2010}}</ref> Portuguese casualties were 10 dead and two wounded.<ref>Chakravorty, Dr. B.C. (2008). [http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/History/1961Goa/262-Operation-Vijay.html "Operation Vijay"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140331145027/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/History/1961Goa/262-Operation-Vijay.html |date=31 March 2014 }}. Bharat Rakshak. Retrieved 12/18/2010.</ref>
 
On 3 November 2019, Daman [[District magistrate|Collector]] [https://ddd.gov.in/directory/shri-rakesh-minhas-ias-2/  Rakesh Minhas] issued a [[Unlawful assembly#India|Section 144]] order banning peaceful assembly of four or more persons, slogan-shouting and the use of loudspeakers across the entire district and ordered the conversion of  [https://goo.gl/maps/fb4KnjWqbmhGsjZo7|Government High School, Bhimpore] and the [https://goo.gl/maps/bvsP33of3AqSs7vX8|Government Sarvottam High School, Moti Daman] into 'temporary jails'.<ref>{{Cite web|last=The Wire|first=Staff|date=4 November 2019|title=Daman: Section 144 Imposed, Two Government Schools Converted Into 'Temporary Jails'|url=https://thewire.in/rights/section-144-daman-protests-evictions|access-date=2021-03-02|website=The Wire|language=en}}</ref> This was in response to a land ownership dispute between the local indigenous fishing community and the [[List of administrators of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu|local administration]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Express|first=News Service|date=5 November 2019|title=Demolition of houses: Section 144 in Daman after residents protest|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/demolition-of-houses-section-144-in-daman-after-residents-protest-6103699/|access-date=2021-03-02|website=Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> that had confiscated their land and bulldozed their homes. The ensuing [[2019 Daman Indigenous Land Clearing Protests]] resulted with the detention of 70 protesters in the 'temporary jails' and another 8 arrests. Few of the [[adivasi]] fisherfolk were rehoused whilst most languished traumatised and homeless on the streets near the rubble of their razed homes.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Uppal|first=Jas|date=6 January 2020|title=Daman – Land and Property Owned by the Fishing Communities Confiscated and Homes Demolished|url=https://www.justiceupheld.org.uk/daman-land-and-property-owned-by-the-fishing-communities-confiscated-and-homes-demolished/|access-date=2021-03-02|website=Justice Upheld|language=en}}</ref> As of March 2021 the site is now billionaire [[Binod Chaudhary]] of [[Chaudhary_Group#Hotels|CG Corp Global]]'s [https://goo.gl/maps/nW6yGx2kurdXb1wq6 The Fern Seaside Luxurious Tent Resort] offering tourist accommodation for $80[[United_States_dollar|US]]/£57[[Pound_sterling|GBP]]/6000 rupees for night in a [[tent]].<ref>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/hotels-/-restaurants/cg-corp-global-plans-79-fern-hotels-resorts-in-india-by-2020-end/articleshow/66793806.cms</ref>


== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==
According to the [[2011 census of India|2011 census]] Daman District, India has a [[Demographics of India|population]] of 191,173.<ref name=districtcensus>{{cite web | url = http://www.census2011.co.in/district.php | title = District Census 2011 | access-date = 2011-09-30 | year = 2011 | publisher = Census2011.co.in}}</ref><ref name="cia">{{cite web | author = US Directorate of Intelligence | title = Country Comparison: Population | url = https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html | access-date = 2011-10-01 | quote = Samoa 193,161
According to the [[2011 census of India|2011 census]] city of Daman had a [[Demographics of India|population]] of 44,282,<ref name=citycensus>{{cite web | url = http://www.citypopulation.de/en/india/cities/dadranagarhavelidamandiu/ | title = INDIA: Dādra & Nagar Haveli & Damān & Diu | access-date = 2025-03-02 | year = 2023 | publisher = CityPopulation.de}}</ref> whereas [[Daman district, India|Daman District]] had 191,173 inhabitants.<ref name=districtcensus>{{cite web | url = http://www.census2011.co.in/district.php | title = District Census 2011 | access-date = 2011-09-30 | year = 2011 | publisher = Census2011.co.in}}</ref><ref name="cia">{{cite web | author = US Directorate of Intelligence | title = Country Comparison: Population | url = https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070613004507/https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html | url-status = dead | archive-date = 13 June 2007 | access-date = 2011-10-01 | quote = Samoa 193,161
}}</ref> This gives it a ranking of 592nd in India (out of a total of [[Districts of India|640]]).<ref name=districtcensus/> The district has a population density of {{convert| 2655 |PD/sqkm|PD/sqmi}} .<ref name=districtcensus/> Its [[Family planning in India|population growth rate]] over the decade 2001-2011 was 69.256%.<ref name=districtcensus/> Daman has a [[sex ratio]] of 533 [[Women in India|females]] for every 1,000 males,<ref name=districtcensus/> and a [[Literacy in India|literacy rate]] of 88.06%.<ref name=districtcensus/>
}}</ref> This gives the district a ranking of 592nd in India (out of a total of [[Districts of India|640]]).<ref name=districtcensus/> The city has a population density of {{convert|6813|PD/sqkm||abbr=}}<ref name=citycensus/> and the district {{convert|2655|PD/sqkm||abbr=}}.<ref name=districtcensus/> Its [[Family planning in India|population growth rate]] over the decade 2001–2011 was 69.256%.<ref name=districtcensus/> Daman has a [[sex ratio]] of 533 [[Women in India|females]] for every 1,000 males,<ref name=districtcensus/> and a [[Literacy in India|literacy rate]] of 88.06%.<ref name=districtcensus/>
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{{bar percent|[[Hindus]]|orange|89.73}}
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== Climate ==
== Climate ==
Daman has a [[tropical savanna climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]] ''Aw'') with two distinct seasons: a long sunny dry season from October to May and a hot, very humid and extremely wet [[Monsoon of South Asia|monsoon season]] from June to September. Almost no rain falls during the dry season. With milder mornings and lower humidity especially up to the middle of March, this is by far the most comfortable time of the year.
Daman has a [[tropical savanna climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]] ''Aw'') with two distinct seasons: a long, sunny dry season from October to May and a hot, very humid, and extremely wet [[Monsoon of South Asia|monsoon season]] from June to September. Almost no rain falls during the dry season. With milder mornings and lower humidity especially up to the middle of March, this is by far the most comfortable time of the year.


The monsoon season, though relatively short, is extremely wet. Along with the very high humidity and heavy rain every afternoon, travel is difficult and uncomfortable.
The monsoon season, though relatively short, is extremely wet. Along with the very high humidity and heavy rain every afternoon, travel is difficult and uncomfortable.
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== Tourism ==
== Places of interest ==
*Nani Daman Fort (Jeronimo fort)
*[[Fort São Jerónimo]] (St. Jerome Fort or Nani Daman Fort)
*Jain Temple: This 18th century Jain temple is in the northern region of Nani Daman Fort and is dedicated to Mahavir Swami. It is built with white marble. The walls have glass cover with 18th century murals that represent the life of Mahavir Swami.<ref>http://www.nrigujarati.co.in/tourism/174/Religious-Places/jain-temple-daman.html</ref>
*[[Fort of Daman]] (Moti Daman Fort)
*Fort of Moti Daman
*[[Church of Bom Jesus]]
*Jain Temple: This 18th-century Jain temple is in the northern region of Nani Daman Fort and is dedicated to [[Mahavira Swami]]. It is built with white marble. The walls have glass covers with 18th-century murals that represent the life of Mahavira Swami.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nrigujarati.co.in/tourism/174/Religious-Places/jain-temple-daman.html|title = Jain Temple Daman &#124; Jain Temple in Daman Gujarat India &#124; Religious Places of Daman &#124; Religious Places of Gujarat &#124; Nri Gujarati Tourism Places Jain Temple Daman}}</ref>  
*Jampore Beach
*Jampore Beach
*Devka Beach
*Devka Beach
*Church of Bom Jesus
*Daman Freedom Memorial
*Daman Freedom Memorial
*Moti Daman Fort


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File:Daman NaniDaman Fort Entrance.JPG|Nani Daman Fort Entrance
Daman NaniDaman Fort Entrance.JPG|Nani Daman Fort Entrance
File:Jain Temple, Daman (2012).jpg|Jain Temple, Daman
Jain Temple, Daman (2012).jpg|Jain Temple, Daman
File:Harbour View from Moti Daman Fort.jpg|Harbour View from Moti Daman Fort
Harbour View from Moti Daman Fort.jpg|Harbour View from Moti Daman Fort
File:Daman 01012012 217.JPG|Jampore Beach in Daman
Jampore Beach Daman India 2.jpg|Jampore Beach in Daman
File:Sunset at Devka beach, daman.jpg|Sunset at Devka beach, Damao
Daman 01012012 217.JPG|Jampore Beach in Daman
File:Church in Nani Daman Fort.jpg|Church in Nani Daman Fort
Sunset at Devka beach, daman.jpg|Sunset at Devka beach, Damao
File:Church of Bom Jesus in Daman.jpg|Church of Bom Jesus, Daman
Church in Nani Daman Fort.jpg|Church in Nani Daman Fort
File:Daman Freedom Memorial.JPG|Daman Freedom Memorial
Church of Bom Jesus in Daman.jpg|Church of Bom Jesus, Daman
File:Daman2.jpg|alt=Moti Daman Fort|The Fort of Moti Daman
Daman Freedom Memorial.JPG|Daman Freedom Memorial
Daman2.jpg|alt=Moti Daman Fort|The Fort of Moti Daman
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== Indian Coast Guard ==
== Indian Coast Guard ==
[[File:Daman 01012012 221.JPG|thumb|Daman Beach]]
[[File:Daman 01012012 221.JPG|thumb|Jampore Beach in Daman]]


[[Indian Coast Guard]] Air Station, Daman is the premier air station of the Coast Guard with all the airfield facilities, air traffic control and other allied air traffic services. It is equipped with state-of-the-art airport surveillance radar (ASR), precision approach path indicator (PAPI), Doppler very high frequency omnidirectional radio range (DVOR) – distance measuring equipment (DME) and nondirectional beacon (NDB), as navigational aids. This air station provides ATC and parking facilities to defence as well as civil aircraft.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |url=http://indiancoastguard.nic.in/ |title= Indian Coast Guard |access-date=2012-11-04 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104021347/http://indiancoastguard.nic.in/ |archive-date=4 November 2012 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
[[Indian Coast Guard]] Air Station, Daman is the premier air station of the Coast Guard with all the airfield facilities, air traffic control and other allied air traffic services. It is equipped with state-of-the-art airport surveillance radar (ASR), precision approach path indicator (PAPI), Doppler very high frequency omnidirectional radio range (DVOR) – distance measuring equipment (DME) and nondirectional beacon (NDB), as navigational aids. This air station provides ATC and parking facilities to defence as well as civil aircraft.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |url=http://indiancoastguard.nic.in/ |title= Indian Coast Guard |access-date=2012-11-04 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104021347/http://indiancoastguard.nic.in/ |archive-date=4 November 2012 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>


== Schools and colleges ==
== Schools and colleges ==
*Institute of our lady of Fatima, Convent, Moti Daman
*swami vivekanad English &  Hindi medium school, dalwada, daman
*Coast Guard Public School, Nani Daman
*Coast Guard Public School, Nani Daman
*Swami Vivekanand English &  Hindi Medium School, Dalwada, Daman
*Institute of Our Lady of Fatima, Convent, Moti Daman
* Podar Jumbo Kids, Daman (preschool)
* Podar Jumbo Kids, Daman (preschool)
*Sunrise Champs school, Mashal Chowk, Nani Daman  
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Daman
City
Daman is located in India
Daman
Daman
Daman is located in Gujarat
Daman
Daman
Coordinates: 20°25′N 72°51′E / 20.42°N 72.85°E / 20.42; 72.85
Country India
Union territory Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
DistrictDaman
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Council
 • BodyDaman Municipal Council
 • Member of ParliamentUmeshbhai patel
 • Council PresidentSonal Issuarlal Patel
Area
 • Total6.5 km2 (2.5 sq mi)
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Population
 (2011 Census)
 • Total44,282
 • Density6,800/km2 (18,000/sq mi)
DemonymDamanese or Damãocar
Languages[1]
 • OfficialHindi, English
 • Additional officialGujarati
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationDD-03
Sex ratio1.69 ♂/♀
Websitedmcdaman.in

Daman (Template:Ipa) is a city and the administrative capital of the Indian union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. It is a municipal council situated in the Daman district.[2]

The Daman Ganga River divides Daman into: Nani-Daman (Little Daman) and Moti-Daman (Big Daman). Despite its name, Nani-Daman is the larger of the two parts, while the old city is mainly in Moti-Daman. This holds most of the important entities, like the major hospitals, supermarkets, and major residential areas. Vapi, Gujarat, is the nearest city to Daman.[3]

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The name "Daman" comes from the Daman Ganga River, while Diu is from the Sanskrit word dvipa, meaning “island.” From Mauryan times (4th–2nd century BCE), both were subject to various local and regional powers ruling in western India. In the 13th century Daman formed part of the Ramnagar state, which then became a tributary of the Gujarat sultans. Similarly, numerous dynasties in Kathiawar (Saurashtra) ruled Diu until it fell to the sultan of Gujarat in the early 15th century.[4]

History[edit | edit source]

Further information: Goa, Daman, and Diu

The Portuguese Captain-Major Diogo de Melo arrived at the Daman shore by chance in 1523 while sailing towards Ormuz. He was caught in a violent storm and had his boat blown towards the coast of Daman.[5] Shortly after, it was acquired as a Portuguese colony for over 400 years. A larger fort was built in Moti Daman in the 16th century to guard against the Mughals, who ruled the area until the Portuguese arrived. It stands today, most of it preserved in its original form. Today the majority of the municipal government offices are inside the fort.

Daman was incorporated into the Republic of India in December 1961 after nearly 400 years of Portuguese colonial rule which had largely led to exploitation of the area and native population. After refusal to vacate the occupied territory of mainland India, the Portuguese surrendered before the Indian Army, while some of its Army personnel deserted their posts and escaped to Karachi, Pakistan. The battle left four Indians dead and 14 wounded;[6] Portuguese casualties were 10 dead and two wounded.[7]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

According to the 2011 census city of Daman had a population of 44,282,[8] whereas Daman District had 191,173 inhabitants.[9][10] This gives the district a ranking of 592nd in India (out of a total of 640).[9] The city has a population density of 6,813 inhabitants per square kilometre (17,650/sq mi)[8] and the district 2,655 inhabitants per square kilometre (6,880/sq mi).[9] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 69.256%.[9] Daman has a sex ratio of 533 females for every 1,000 males,[9] and a literacy rate of 88.06%.[9]

Religions in Daman
Religion Percent
Hindus
 
 89.73%
Muslims
 
 8.41%
Christians
 
 1.37%
Buddhists
 
 0.14%
Jains
 
 0.13%
Others†
 
 0.3%
Distribution of religions
†Includes Sikhs (0.2%), Buddhists (<0.2%).

Climate[edit | edit source]

Daman has a tropical savanna climate (Köppen Aw) with two distinct seasons: a long, sunny dry season from October to May and a hot, very humid, and extremely wet monsoon season from June to September. Almost no rain falls during the dry season. With milder mornings and lower humidity especially up to the middle of March, this is by far the most comfortable time of the year.

The monsoon season, though relatively short, is extremely wet. Along with the very high humidity and heavy rain every afternoon, travel is difficult and uncomfortable.

Climate data for Daman, Daman and Diu (1961 to 1990)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 29.1
(84.4) 		29.9
(85.8) 		32.8
(91.0) 		34.5
(94.1) 		34.9
(94.8) 		33.2
(91.8) 		30.3
(86.5) 		29.9
(85.8) 		30.7
(87.3) 		33
(91) 		32.6
(90.7) 		30.4
(86.7) 		31.8
(89.2)
Average low °C (°F) 15.7
(60.3) 		16.6
(61.9) 		20.3
(68.5) 		20.7
(69.3) 		26.5
(79.7) 		26.5
(79.7) 		25.3
(77.5) 		24.8
(76.6) 		24.3
(75.7) 		22.6
(72.7) 		19.2
(66.6) 		16.5
(61.7) 		21.6
(70.9)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 0
(0) 		0
(0) 		1
(0.0) 		0
(0) 		5
(0.2) 		324
(12.8) 		766
(30.2) 		473
(18.6) 		288
(11.3) 		44
(1.7) 		6
(0.2) 		2
(0.1) 		1,909
(75.1)
Source: climate-data.org[11]

Places of interest[edit | edit source]

  • Fort São Jerónimo (St. Jerome Fort or Nani Daman Fort)
  • Fort of Daman (Moti Daman Fort)
  • Church of Bom Jesus
  • Jain Temple: This 18th-century Jain temple is in the northern region of Nani Daman Fort and is dedicated to Mahavira Swami. It is built with white marble. The walls have glass covers with 18th-century murals that represent the life of Mahavira Swami.[12]
  • Jampore Beach
  • Devka Beach
  • Daman Freedom Memorial
  • Nani Daman Fort Entrance
    Nani Daman Fort Entrance
  • Jain Temple, Daman
    Jain Temple, Daman
  • Harbour View from Moti Daman Fort
    Harbour View from Moti Daman Fort
  • Jampore Beach in Daman
    Jampore Beach in Daman
  • Jampore Beach in Daman
    Jampore Beach in Daman
  • Sunset at Devka beach, Damao
    Sunset at Devka beach, Damao
  • Church in Nani Daman Fort
    Church in Nani Daman Fort
  • Church of Bom Jesus, Daman
    Church of Bom Jesus, Daman
  • Daman Freedom Memorial
    Daman Freedom Memorial
  • Moti Daman Fort
    The Fort of Moti Daman

Indian Coast Guard[edit | edit source]

Jampore Beach in Daman

Indian Coast Guard Air Station, Daman is the premier air station of the Coast Guard with all the airfield facilities, air traffic control and other allied air traffic services. It is equipped with state-of-the-art airport surveillance radar (ASR), precision approach path indicator (PAPI), Doppler very high frequency omnidirectional radio range (DVOR) – distance measuring equipment (DME) and nondirectional beacon (NDB), as navigational aids. This air station provides ATC and parking facilities to defence as well as civil aircraft.[13]

Schools and colleges[edit | edit source]

  • Coast Guard Public School, Nani Daman
  • Swami Vivekanand English & Hindi Medium School, Dalwada, Daman
  • Institute of Our Lady of Fatima, Convent, Moti Daman
  • Podar Jumbo Kids, Daman (preschool)
  • Sunrise Champs school, Mashal Chowk, Nani Daman
  • Vaidik Dental college campus, Salwaar, Nani Daman
  • Shrinathji School, Varkund, Nani Daman
  • Divya Jyoti English High & Higher Secondary School, Dabhel, Daman
  • Divya Jyoti Hindi Medium School, Dabhel, Daman
  • MGM High School, Nani-Daman (Sarvajanik High School)
  • Government Higher Secondary School, Nani Daman
  • Government Higher Secondary School, Moti Daman
  • Government Polytechnic Daman
  • Shree Machchi Mahajan English Medium School, Nani Daman
  • Stella Maris English Medium High School, Daman
  • AIM English School, Moti Daman
  • Government College, Nani Daman
  • Government Primary School, Devka Mangelwad, Nani Daman
  • Holy Trinity English medium high school, Dunetha, Daman
  • Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Daman

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "52nd Report of the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities in India" (PDF). 29 March 2016. p. 87. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 May 2017. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
  2. ↑ "Daman | India, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  3. ↑ ""NANI DAMAN", the commercial face of Daman". Tripadvisor.com. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
  4. ↑ "Daman and Diu | History, Government, Map, & Population | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  5. ↑ Singh, Kumar Suresh (1995). Daman and Diu. People of India. Vol. XIX. Popular Prakashan. p. 3. ISBN 9788171547616. Retrieved 18 December 2010.
  6. ↑ Anil Shorey (21 February 1999). "The Forgotten Battles of Daman and Diu". The Tribune. Retrieved 18 December 2010.
  7. ↑ Chakravorty, Dr. B.C. (2008). "Operation Vijay" Archived 31 March 2014 at the Wayback Machine. Bharat Rakshak. Retrieved 12/18/2010.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "INDIA: Dādra & Nagar Haveli & Damān & Diu". CityPopulation.de. 2023. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 "District Census 2011". Census2011.co.in. 2011. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
  10. ↑ US Directorate of Intelligence. "Country Comparison: Population". Archived from the original on 13 June 2007. Retrieved 1 October 2011. Samoa 193,161
  11. ↑ Climate Daman
  12. ↑ "Jain Temple Daman | Jain Temple in Daman Gujarat India | Religious Places of Daman | Religious Places of Gujarat | Nri Gujarati Tourism Places Jain Temple Daman".
  13. ↑ "Indian Coast Guard". Archived from the original on 4 November 2012. Retrieved 4 November 2012.

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