DADAR & NAGAR HAVELI GUIDE |
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Surrounded by Gujarat and Maharashtra, only a
short distance from the blue of the Arabian Sea,
Dadra and Nagar Haveli is actually a tie-up of
72 villages that were once governed by the
Portuguese. With its capital at Silvassa, it is
a haven for travellers seeking solitude in the
lap of nature. This tranquil magical land of 70
villages, sandwiched between the states of
Gujarat and Maharashtra, near Daman, was
liberated in 1954 from the Portuguese. Confined
to an area of only 491 sq. km, this is the
homeland of some simple, brave and colourful
tribals, who have enriched it with their rich
folklore and vibrant lifestyle.
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DADAR & NAGAR HAVELI INFORMATION |
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| Small is beautiful and so
is Dadra & Nagar Haveli, It is love at first sight. The
tall awesome trees, the rivers flowing past them, the
green grass mingling with fields of darker green, and
the distant hills dotting gently rolling hills. Whether
it is the summer, which dries the land, or the southwest
monsoon whipping the wind-swept trees and turning the
land into an endless stretch of green, it won’t matter.
You’ll love the serene and the calm land of Dadra &
Nagar Haveli.Many hands have ruled this quiet magical
land of 72 villages. And the memory of these rulers
still lingers on, for a century and a half, the fiery
Portuguese were the masters of the land. When the land
was liberated from their rule, it was taken over by the
locals until it merged with the Indian Union. As a land
it is not very large, only 491 sq. Kms. is covered with
forests and woods, a heaven for the simple, colourful
tribal folks. But as a place, it will stay on the
margins of your mind.Silva, in Portuguese means Woods.
And this can be seen when you visit Silvassa, the tiny,
sleepy capital township. Tall trees reaching for the
heavens line the roads. Off the beaten track, little
cottages back in the warm sun or lie in the shadows of
the trees. |
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DADAR & NAGAR HAVELI FACTS AND FIGURES |
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Daman & Diu at a Glance ...
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Area: |
491 sq km |
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Languages: |
Bhili,Bildoli,Gujarati,Hindi, English |
| Religion: |
Hindu |
| Main Income: |
Tourism, Agriculture, Industry |
| District: |
2 |
| Best Time to Visit: |
October to May |
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DADAR & NAGAR HAVELI HISTORY |
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| Many hands have ruled this quiet magical
land of 72 villages spread over 491 sq kms,the last
being the Portuguese. The Portuguese ruled this
territory until its liberation on 2 August 1954. The
territory was merged with the Indian Union on 11 August
1961 as a Union Territory. Since liberation of the
territory from Portuguese rule a Varishtha Panchayat was
working as an advisory body of the administration,which
was,however,dissolved in August 1989 and Pradesh Council
for Dadra and Nagar Haveli was announced. Subsequently
Dadra and Nagar Haveli District Panchayat and 11 village
Panchayats were constituted as Per Constitutional
amendments at all India level. |
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DADAR & NAGAR HAVELI TOURIST ATTRACTIONS |
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| Vanganga Take(Daman) » Island Garden(Dadar) » Vanvihar Tourist(Dadar) » Chauda(Dadar) »Khanvel(Dadar)» Water Sports(Dadar) » Hirwa Van (Silvassa) » Piparia(Silvassa) |
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HOW TO REACH |
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By Rail : The nearest railhead is Vapi at a
distance of 17 km from the capital city. Silvassa is
about 180 km from Mumbai and 120 km from Surat via the
Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway 8.
By Road : Dadra and Nagar Haveli is very near to
the Mumbai-Baroda-Delhi National Highway. The capital,
Silvassa, is about 14 km from Vapi in Gujarat. Dadra and
Nagar Haveli is 180 km from Mumbai and 150 km each from
Surat, Nasik and Saputara, 27 km from Daman. |
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DADAR & NAGAR HAVELI MAJOR CITIES |
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| Silvassa |
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DADAR & NAGAR HAVELI ECONOMY |
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| Agriculture is the principal occupation of Adivasis who
represent 79 percent of the total population as per 1991
census. The main crops are paddy,ragi,small millets and
pulses. In addition to the main crops, crops like
Jowar,wheat,tuvr,oilseeds and sugarcane are also grown.
The types of vegetables grown are
brinjal,tomato,cabbage,cauliflower etc.The products
manufactured include spectacle frames and flooring
tiles, art silk fabrics,chemicals,detergent powder,
electrical fixtures, watches etc. Main items exported
include forest products, rubber foam etc.Forestry is an
important economic resource of Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
It consists of teak,sadra,khair,mahara,sisam etc. which
constitute the main wealth of the territory. |
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DADAR & NAGAR HAVELI CLIMATE |
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| The climate of the region is warm and humid during the
summer months and the winter months are generally
pleasant. The climate is humid during the monsoon
months. The south-west monsoon from June to
September,brings copious rain to the territory. The
rainfall is about 250 to 300cm. |
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