Daman, India

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 ParliamentLalubhai Patel
 • Council PresidentSonal Issuarlal Patel
Area
 • Total
72 km2 (28 sq mi)
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Population
 (2011 Census)
 • Total
191,173
 • Density2,700/km2 (6,900/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 is a city and the administrative capital of the Indian territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. It is a municipal council situated in the Daman district of the union territory.[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

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

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

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

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

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
Mean daily maximum °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)
Mean daily minimum °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[10]

Places of interest

  • Fort of St. Jerome (Jeronimo 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 Nina Damon 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.[11]
  • 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

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.[12]

Schools and colleges

  • Coast Guard Public School, Nani Daman
  • Swami vivekanad 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

  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. ^ a b c d e f "District Census 2011". Census2011.co.in. 2011. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
  9. ^ US Directorate of Intelligence. "Country Comparison: Population". Archived from the original on 13 June 2007. Retrieved 1 October 2011. Samoa 193,161
  10. ^ Climate Daman
  11. ^ "Jain Temple Daman | Jain Temple in Daman Gujarat India | Religious Places of Daman | Religious Places of Gujarat | Nri Gujarati Tourism Places Jain Temple Daman".
  12. ^ "Indian Coast Guard". Archived from the original on 4 November 2012. Retrieved 4 November 2012.
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