The territory consists of two sections—Dadra and Nagar Haveli—which together embrace roughly 70 villages. Its administrative headquarters is located in Silvassa.

Dadra and Nagar Haveli were Portuguese territories from 1779 until annexed by the Indian army on 11 August 1961. Portugal officially recognised Indian sovereignty over the areas in 1974 following the …

Dadra Nagar Haveli, endowed with nature’s munificence, it’s a land of spell-binding beauty. Green forests, winding rivers, unimaginable waterfronts, gentle gurgle of streams, distant dotting mountain …

Mar 20, 2025 · Discover 30 fascinating facts about Dadra, a unique region with rich culture, history, and natural beauty. Perfect for travel enthusiasts and history buffs!

Dadra and Nagar Haveli (dä´drä, nä´gär hävā´lē), union territory (2001 provisional pop. 220,451), 188 sq mi (487 sq km), W central India, on the Arabian Sea.

Dadra and Nagar Haveli is bordered by the Indian states of Maharashtra and Gujarat. Ranges of the Sahyadri Mountains of the Western Ghats lie in the region.

The Vanganga Lake and Island Garden Dadra, is a 5 km travel from Silvassa, and is a lush green garden with quaint wooden bridges, thatched huts, paddle boats and jogging paths. It is a sought …

Dadra and Nagar Haveli district[a] is a district of the union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu in western India. It is composed of two separate geographical entities: Nagar Haveli, …

Dadra and Nagar Haveli district is located some 15 miles (24 km) inland from the Arabian Sea and is situated between Gujarat state to the north and Maharashtra state to the south. It is traversed by the …

The Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli is a small piece of land wedged between the Maharashtra and Gujarat. Until 1954, this area was under the Portuguese colonial rule.