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Diu
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Diu
Daman & Diu • India |
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| District(s) | Diu |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
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| Population | 21,576 (2001) |
Diu is a city in Diu district in the state of Daman & Diu, India. It is an island lying off the south coast of Gujarat's Kathiawar peninsula, separated from the mainland by a tidal creek. It has an area of 40 km², and a population of 44,110 (2001 census). The town of Diu lies at the eastern end of the island, and is famous for its fortress and old Portuguese Cathedral. It is also a fishing town. The village of Ghoghla, which lies on the mainland opposite the eastern end of the island, is also part of the union territory. Note that in Google Maps you can find Diu with the name of Dangarvadi.
In 1535 Bahadur Shah, the Sultan of Gujarat, concluded a defensive alliance with the Portuguese against the Mughal emperor Humayun, and allowed the Portuguese to construct a fortress and maintain a garrison on the island. The alliance quickly unravelled, and attempts by the Sultans to oust the Portuguese from Diu between 1537 and 1546 failed. The fortress, reconstructed by Dom João de Castro after the siege of 1545, still stands. The island was occupied by the Indian military on 19 December 1961.
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Diu is located at [1]. It is at the sea level.
Tourist destinations include the nearby Nagoa beach. The old fort, the church and the museum have a strong Portuguese taste. Jet Airways services the island, landing at Diu Airport.
Area: 38.8 km². Climate: Cool and dry. Rainfall: 70 cm. Tourist Season: September to May. Clothing recommended: Cotton in summer, Light Woolen in winter. Languages Spoken: Gujarati, English, Hindi, and Portuguese. Local transport is available from Una (Gujarat).
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Diu had a population of 21,576. Males constitute 46% of the population and females 54%. Diu has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81% and, female literacy is 69%. In Diu, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.