Details | Description |
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Average Climate |
Summer (March to June) – Warm, 24° to 38°C Monsoon (July to August) – Warm, Annual Rainfall, 2,000 to 2,500 mm Winter (November to February) – Cool, 11° to 22°C |
Geographical Location |
Western side of the foothills of the Western Ghats Latitude – 20° 2′ 51″ N to 20° 21′ 36 ” N Longitude – 72° 54′ 41″ N to 73° 13′ 13 ” N |
Area & Density |
41.63 sq km Density (Population per sq. km) of district is 700. |
Sex – ratio | District has the sex ratio of 774 |
Child Sex – ratio | District has the child sex ratio of 926< |
Literacy | District has literacy rate of 76.2% and female literacy rate is 64.3%. |
Languages Spoken | Gujarati, Marathi, Portuguese, Hindi, Varli,Kokni |
Population | District has population of 343709. |
Rivers | Daman Ganga River |
Municipal Corporations | Silvassa Municipal Council |
Forest Cover | About 41.63% of the geographical area. |
Local Transport | Auto rickshaws, sarthi and private buses, rental cars and bicycles are available. |
Music & Dance | Tarpa Dance, Bhawada Dance, Tur and Thali Dance, Dhol Dance, Gheria Dance. |
Pin code | 396230 |
Major Attractions | Forests, wildlife, gardens, tribal culture, heritage |