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Dadra and Nagar Haveli Union territory Daman Ganga River in Silvassa Seal of Dadra and Nagar Haveli Coordinates : 20 ° 16 ′ N 73 ° 01 ′ E ﻿ / ﻿ 20.27 ° N 73.02 ° E ﻿ / 20.27 ; 73.02 Coordinates : 20 ° 16 ′ N 73 ° 01 ′ E ﻿ / ﻿ 20.27 ° N 73.02 ° E ﻿ / 20.27 ; 73.02 Country India Established 11 August 1961 Capital or largest city Silvassa Government Administrator Praful Khoda Patel M.P member of parliament Natubhai Gomanbhai Patel High Court Bombay High Court Area Total 491 km ( 190 sq mi ) Area rank 32nd Elevation 16 m ( 52 ft ) Population ( 2009 ) Total 342,853 Rank 33rd Density 700 / km ( 1,800 / sq mi ) Languages Official Hindi, Gujarati Time zone IST ( UTC + 5 : 30 ) ISO 3166 code IN - DN Vehicle registration DN - 09 No. of districts HDI 0.618 ( 2005 ) HDI Category high Website dnh.nic.in Dadra and Nagar Haveli ( / ˈdɑːdrɑː... ˌnʌɡər həˈvɛli / ; DNH in initials ) is a union territory in Western India. It is composed of two separate geographical entities : Nagar Haveli, wedged between Maharashtra and Gujarat, and, 1 km to the northwest, the smaller enclave of Dadra, which is surrounded by Gujarat. Silvassa is the capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Dadra and Nagar Haveli map in pink colour depicting the Gujarati enclave village of Maghval in grey colour. Contents 1 Geography 1.1 Topography 1.2 Flora and fauna 1.3 Climate 2 History 2.1 Pre-Portuguese era 2.2 Portuguese era 2.3 End of Portuguese rule 2.4 Integration into India 3 Administration 4 Education 5 Economy 5.1 Agriculture 5.2 Industry 5.3 Banks 6 Media and communications 6.1 Print media 6.2 Monthly magazines 6.3 Telecommunications 7 Demographics 8 Ethnography, religion and language 8.1 Varnas 8.2 Warli 8.3 Dhodia 8.4 Kokna 8.5 Kathodia 9 See also 10 References 11 External links Geography Location of Dadra and Nagar Haveli The area of Dadra and Nagar Haveli is spread over 491 square kilometres ( 190 sq mi ). Its population density is 698 square kilometres ( 269 sq mi ). Though landlocked between Gujarat to the north and Maharashtra to the south, it is close to the Western coast of India ( between 20 ° 0 ' and 20 ° 25 ' N latitude and between 72 ° 50 ' and 73 ° 15 ' E longitude ), and the Arabian Sea can be reached via Vapi in Gujarat. The Union Territory comprises two separate geographical units. The larger part - Nagar Haveli - spans a roughly c - shaped area upriver from the city of Daman on the coast, at the centre of which, straddling the border with Gujarat, is the Madhuban reservoir. The smaller enclave of Dadra is a short distance to the northwest. Dadra and Nagar Haveli is in the middle of the undulating watershed of the Daman Ganga River, which flows through Nagar Haveli and later forms the short southern border of Dadra. The towns of Dadra and Silvassa lie on the north bank of the river. The Western Ghats range rises to the east, and the foothills of the range occupy the eastern portion of the district. Dadra and Nagar Haveli ranks 4th in area among the Union Territories and 32nd including the states. It is surrounded by Valsad District of Gujarat on the West, North, and East, and by Thane District of Maharashtra on the South and South - East ( after the division of Thane District, it is now surrounded by newly formed Palghar District. ). Maghval is a small enclave village belonging to Gujarat that is located within Nagar Haveli, just south of Silvassa. The nearest railway station is Vapi in Gujarat on the Mumbai - Delhi route, about 18 km northwest of Silvassa. Mumbai is approximately 180 km from Silvassa. Surat city is about 140 km away. Mumbai and Surat are the nearest airport from Silvassa. Topography The stretch of the main southern area is hilly terrain especially towards the northeast and east where it is surrounded by ranges of Sahyadri mountains ( Western Ghats ). The central alluvial region of the land is almost plain and the soil is fertile and rich. The river Damanganga rises in the Ghat 64 km from the western coast and discharges itself in the Arabian Sea at the port of Daman after crossing Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Its three tributaries viz. Varna, Pipri and Sakartond join Daman Ganga within the territory. Flora and fauna Dadra and Nagar Haveli lies within the North Western Ghats moist deciduous forests ecoregion, characterized by forests of teak ( Tectona grandis ) and other dry - season deciduous trees. About 43 % of the land is under forest cover. However, the reserved forest territory constitutes about 40 % of the total geographical area. The protected forests constitute 2.45 % of the total land area. According to satellite data taken in 2008, DNH has roughly about 114 square kilometres ( 28,000 acres ) of moderately dense forest and 94 square kilometres ( 23,000 acres ) open forest. As per Forest Survey of India, DNH has two major forest types : tropical moist deciduous forest and tropical dry deciduous forest. The major produce is khairwood / khair and general timber. Teak, sandra, khair, mahara and sisam are the major tree species in the region. Tree cover has been estimated around 27 km from the six - year data ( 2002 -- 08 ), which is around 5.5 % of the total geographical area of DNH. The Dadra and Nagar Haveli Wildlife Sanctuary covers 91.39 square kilometers, or about 19 % of the union territory 's total area. The sanctuary provides habitat for leopard ( Panthera pardus ), wildcat ( Felis silvestris ), striped hyena ( Hyaena hyaena ), fox ( Vulpes spp. ), golden jackal ( Canis aureus ), nilgai ( Boselaphus tragocamelus ), four - horned antelope ( Tetracerus quadricornis ), sambar deer ( Rusa unicolor ), and chital deer ( Axis axis ), and birds including Black Drongo, Bulbul, Kingfisher, Egret, Hoopoe, Mynah, Heron, and Red Jungle Fowl. In 2014 an additional eco-sensitive area was designated in the 100 - meter buffer zone around the wildlife sanctuary, with an area of 26.57 square kilometers. The rich biodiversity makes it a habitat for a variety of birds and animals with numerous trips from inland safari or the coast by tour guides providing eco-tourism. Silvassa 's hills and wide, forested buffer land provides a main focal point for wildlife enthusiasts. Climate The climate of Dadra and Nagar Haveli is typical of its type. Being near the coast, all but the sparsely inhabited easternmost parts have a typical north Indian Ocean maritime climate. The summers are hot and become in their later part more humid with temperatures reaching as high as 39 ° C in the month of May. The monsoon starts in the month of June and extends until September. The rainfall is brought by South West monsoon winds. It is known as the Cherrapunji that covers the bulk of western India ( apart from the Thar Desert ) which produces most of the annual rainfall of 200 -- 250 cm. Winters are between maritime temperate and semi-tropical with temperatures ranging from 14 ° C to 30 ° C, reliably, as with the monsoon, with scant deviation from this range. History Pre-portuguese era The history of Dadra and Nagar Haveli begins with the defeat of the Koli chieftains of the region by the invading Rajput kings. In the year 1262 a Rajput prince from Rajasthan named Ramsinh established himself as the ruler of Ramnagar, the present - day Dharampur, which consisted of 8 parganas ( group of villages ) and assumed the title Maharana. Nagar Haveli was one of the parganas, and its capital was Silvassa. In 1360 Rana Dharamshah I shifted his capital from Nagar Haveli to Nagar Fatehpur. With the rise of Maratha power, Shivaji viewed Ramnagar as an important locality. He captured the region, but Somshah Rana recaptured it in 1690. After the Treaty of Vasai ( 6 May 1739 ), Vasai and the surrounding territories came under the Maratha rule. Soon after, the Marathas captured Ramnagar but reinstated the ruler, Ramdeo, under conditions. Thus the Marathas acquired the rights to collect revenue, known as chauthai. from Nagar Haveli and two other paraganas. During the time of Dharamdeo, the son of Ramdeo, due to his change of policies ( he neglected the conditions imposed earlier by the Marathas ), the Marathas captured Nagar Haveli and the surrounding region. Portuguese era Main article : Portuguese India The Portuguese were granted the area of Nagar Haveli on 10 June 1783 on the basis of Friendship Treaty executed on 17 December 1779 as compensation towards damage to the Portuguese frigate Santana by Maratha Navy in 1772. The treaty allowed the Portuguese to collect revenue from 72 villages in Nagar Haveli. Then, in 1785 the Portuguese purchased Dadra. In 1818, the Maratha Empire was defeated by the British in the Third Anglo - Maratha War, and the Portuguese ultimately became the effective rulers of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Under the Portuguese rule, Dadra and Nagar Haveli were part of the Distrito de Damão ( Daman district ) of the Estado da Índia ( Portuguese State of India ). The two territories formed a single concelho ( municipality ), named `` Nagar Haveli '', with its head in Darará until 1885 and, after that, with its head in the town of Silvassa. The local affairs were overseen by an elected câmara municipal ( municipal council ), with the higher level affairs administrated by the district governor of Daman, who was represented in Nagar Haveli by an administrator. The Nagar Haveli concelho was itself divided in the following freguesia s ( civil parishes ) : Silvassa, Noroli, Dadra, Quelalunim, Randá, Darará, Cadoli, Canoel, Carchonde and Sindonim. The Portuguese rule lasted until 1954, when Dadra and Nagar Haveli were captured by supporters of the Indian Union. End of Portuguese rule Main article : Indian annexation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli After India attained Independence in 1947, the residents of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, with the help of volunteers of organisations like the United Front of Goans ( UFG ), the National Movement Liberation Organisation ( NMLO ), and the Azad Gomantak Dal, conquered the territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli from Portuguese India in 1954. As time passed the Indian Independence Struggle picked up momentum. On 18 June 1946, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia was arrested in Goa. This was the beginning of the freedom struggle in Goa. He was deported to India. On 15 August 1947, India became independent from the British rule, but the Portuguese and other European colonies continued to be so. The Goan struggle continued for many years. Atmaram Narsinh Karmalkar, an officer in the Banco Colonial ( Portuguese Bank ) at Pananji ( in Goa ) ( then known as Panjim ), who was popularly known as Appasaheb Karmalkar was indirectly involved in the freedom struggle in Goa. He was dismissed from the bank and finally took up the struggle to liberate Goa. In course of time he realized that liberation of DNH was crucial if Goa was to be liberated. Karmalkar reached Vapi and met Jayantibhai Desai from Dadra. He also met Bhikubhai Pandya from Nani Daman and Vanmali Bhavsar from Silvassa. Azad Gomantak Dal under the leadership of Vishwanath Lavande, Dattatreya Deshpande, Prabhakar Sinar and others, Communist Party under the leadership of Shamrao Parulekar and Godavaribai Parulekar, and the United Front of Goans under the leadership of Francis Mascerenhas, J.M. D'Souza, Waman Desai and others were also attempting the liberation of DNH. On 18 June 1954, many leaders met at Lavaccha. Lavaccha and Vapi were Indian territories. The order in which these places are lying ( from east to west ) is Nagar Haveli, Lavaccha, Dadra, Vapi and Daman ( on the sea coast ). So the Portuguese officers required transit permit through Indian territories of Lavaccha and Vapi to travel between N.H, Dadra and Daman. On the night of 22 July 1954, 15 volunteers of the United Front of Goans under the leadership of Francis Mascerenhas and Waman Desai sneaked into the territory of Dadra and reached the police station. There were only three personnel at the police station. One was attacked with a knife by one of the volunteers and the other two were overpowered. The Indian tricolor was hoisted and the Indian National Anthem was sung. Dadra was declared `` Free territory of Dadra. '' On the night of 28 July, around 30 to 35 volunteers of Azad Gomantak Dal proceeded to Naroli from Karambele ( Karambeli ) by swimming across the rivulets. June to September is the rainy season in the region and the rivers are usually flooded during this season. The Daman Ganga river was flooded and no help could reach Naroli. This was the reason to choose this date for proceeding to Naroli. There were only six police personnel. The volunteers and the villages reached the police station and asked them to surrender or face death. They immediately surrendered. The Portuguese rule of Naroli came to an end. The Special Reserve Police in the Indian Territory did not intervene in any way. J.D. Nagarwala, the Dy. Inspector General of the Special Reserve Police in the Indian Territory, without entering DNH asked Captain Fidalgo, the Administrator of Dadra and Nagar Haveli to surrender to the Indian Forces along with his paramilitary forces before they would be butchered by the liberators. Leaving about 50 policemen and five civilian officers posted at Silvassa, Captain Fidalgo fled to Udva passing through Rakholi, Dappada and Khanvel and surrendered to the SRP on 11 August. They were later allowed to go to Goa. In the meanwhile there were several rumours and the officers at Silvassa were in confusion. On 1 August the liberators took advantage of the situation and proceeded from Dadra and Naroli and liberated Pipariya. The five police officers surrendered without resistance. During the night the volunteers divided themselves into three batches and reached the police chowky at Silvassa. The police Chowky at Silvassa was protected by sand bags. There were three policemen guarding from three sides. Vasant Badve, Vishnu Bhople and Shantaram Vaidya overpowered them from behind when least expected. The other policemen surrendered without resistance on seeing the other volunteers. The volunteers spent the night awake at the police chowky. In the morning of 2 August 1954, the liberators reached the town of Silvassa to find it free of any Portuguese occupation. The liberation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli was complete. Senhor Luis de Gama, the eldest nationalist hoisted the Indian National Flag and declared the territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli liberated and the Indian National Anthem was sung. Integration into India Old map of the territory. Although it enjoyed de facto independence, Dadra and Nagar Haveli were still recognised internationally ( e.g. by the International Court of Justice ) as Portuguese possessions. The residents of the former colony requested the government of India for administrative help. K.G. Badlani, an officer of the Indian Administrative Service was sent as the administrator. From 1954 to 1961, the territory was administered by a body called the Varishta Panchayat of Free Dadra and Nagar Haveli. In 1961 when Indian forces took over Goa, Daman, and Diu, Badlani was, for one day, designated the Prime Minister of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, so that, as Head of State, he could sign an agreement with the Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, and formally merge Dadra and Nagar Haveli with the Republic of India. On 31 December 1974 a treaty was signed between India and Portugal on recognition of India 's sovereignty over Goa, Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Administration Silvassa Town Hall Population Growth Census Pop. % ± 1951 42,000 -- 1961 58,000 38.1 % 1971 74,000 27.6 % 1981 104,000 40.5 % 1991 138,000 32.7 % 220,000 59.4 % 2011 342,853 55.8 % Source : Census of India An Administrator administers the territory, which covers an area of 487 km and consists of two talukas : Dadra Nagar Haveli Dadra is the headquarters of Dadra taluka, comprising Dadra town and two other villages. Silvassa is the headquarters of Nagar Haveli taluka, comprising Silvassa town and 68 other villages. Education There are several top standard schools, colleges and other academic institutions, computer - training institutes, industrial training institutes, polytechnic institutes and other technical training institutes. Government and private run hostels provide accommodations to local and outstation students. Economy Dadra and Nagar Haveli 's gross state domestic product for 2004 is estimated at $218 million in current prices. Its nominal GDP increased to $360 million in the year 2009 with a per capita GDP of $1,050. The economy of DNH relies on five major activities viz. agriculture, industries, forestry, animal husbandry and tourism. Agriculture The basic economic activity of the territory is agriculture involving about 60 % of the working population. The total land area under cultivation is 236.27 square kilometres ( 58,380 acres ) i.e. 48 % of the total geographical area. The area under high yielding crops is 12,000 acres ( 49 km ). The main food crops cultivated in this area are paddy ( 40 % of the net sown area ), ragi, small millets, jowar, sugarcanes, tur, nagli and val. Vegetables like tomato, cauliflower, cabbage and brinjal and fruits like mango, chikoo, guava, coconut and banana are also grown. Agriculture sector has given a major boost to the economy of DNH. The local population is also involved in forestry and animal husbandry. 92.76 % of the farmers belong to the weaker sections and 89.36 % of them are tribal farmers. There is a full - fledged veterinary hospital and nine veterinary dispensaries. Mass vaccination against various diseases is done regularly free of cost by the Animal Husbandry Department. Industry Dadra and Nagar Haveli licence plate on an Audi Q7 Another major contributor to the economy are the manufacturing industries. Due to heavy industrialisation in the region owing to tax stops for industries in the union territories, a steady growth in employment has been observed. The employment generation is increasing at the pace of 5 % per annum. Industrialisation in the area began in 1965 when the first industrial unit in the UT was started at Piparia, Silvassa in the cooperative sector by Dan Udyog Sahakari Sangh Ltd, following which three industrial estates were established at Masat ( 1978 ), Khadoli ( 1982 ) and Silvassa ( 1985 ). Earlier ( before 1965 ) only traditional craftsmen who made clay pots, leather items, viz., chappals, shoes and some other items of bamboo were present. Since there was no sales tax in the UT, it attracted many entrepreneurs. Around 30 new units comprising Engineering, fabric weaving units and dyeing and printing units were established till 1970. In 1971, UT was declared as industrially backward area by Government of India and increased the cash subsidy to 15 to 25 % for the industrial units on their capital investment which resulted in the speedy industrial development. The scheme was however terminated from 30 September 1988. Sales Tax Act was implemented from January 1984 till 1998 under which industries enjoyed sales tax exemption for 15 years from the start - up date. VAT was introduced in 2005. At present the newly established units get Central Sales Tax exemption which will continue till 2017. There are more than 2710 units functioning providing employment to about 46000 people with a capital investment of ₹ 377.8310 million ( US $5.8 million ). Type Number Small scale industries 2118 Medium scale industries 564 Large scale industries 28 Banks Bank of Baroda Catholic Syrian Bank Central Bank of India Corporation Bank Dena Bank Federal Bank HDFC Bank ICICI Bank IDBI Bank Indian Bank Indian Overseas Bank Oriental Bank of Commerce Punjab National Bank RBL Bank State Bank Of India Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Union Bank of India Yes Bank Vijaya Bank Media and communications Print media Gujarati Akila Daily Divya Bhaskar Gujarat Samachar Gujarat Today Gujarat Mitra India Highlight Praja Samachar Sandesh Silvassa Times English The Times of India Hindustan Times The Hindu The Business Line The Economic Times The Indian Express Silvassa Times Hindi Asali Azadi Jansatta Nava Bharat Pratah Varta Savera India Silvassa Times Tapowan The Territory Times Monthly magazines Hindi Vishva Yatra Telecommunications Telephone Airtel, Aircell, BSNL, Idea Cellular, Jio, Reliance Mobile, Tata Docomo, Vodafone etc. Satellite Television : Sun Direct, Airtel digital TV, Dish TV, Reliance Digital TV, TATA Sky, Videocon D2H Etc., Radio : All India Radio, FM. Demographics This section needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( August 2012 ) Dadra and Nagar Haveli view from sea side According to the 2011 census Dadra and Nagar Haveli has a population of 342,853, roughly equal to the nation of Belize. This gives it a ranking of 566th in India, out of a total of 640 districts. It has a population density of 698 inhabitants per square kilometre ( 1,810 / sq mi ), and its population growth rate over the decade from 2001 to 2011 was 55.5 per cent, which is the highest percentage growth among all Indian states and union territories. Dadra and Nagar Haveli has a sex ratio of 775 females for every 1,000 males, and a literacy rate of 77.65 %. Ethnography, religion and language Tribal groups make up a large part of the population viz 62 %. The most prominent are Dhodia ( 16.90 % ), Kokna ( 16.85 % ) and Warli ( 62.94 % ), with small groups of Koli, Kathodi, Naika and Dubla scattered across the territory, collectively representing 3.31 % of the population. Dhodias and Dubles mainly populate the Northern part, whereas Koknas and Warlis are found all over the Union Territory. They worship the primary deities of Dis ( Sun ) and Chand ( Moon ), and Narandev, Kanasari, Himai, Hirva, Veer, Rangtai and Vagdev. One prominent feature of this territory is that people from all over India form a part of non-tribal residents. DNH has many industries due to tax concessions granted to industry and therefore people from all over the country have migrated to the region. North Indians have a prime influence in the area. Gujarati is one of the three official languages, the others being Hindi and English. Besides Gujarati persons, one can find Marathi, Rajasthani, Bihari, Tamil, Uttar Pradeshi and people from several other states. The prime reason for such diverse population is the industrial hub. Employment opportunities, good climate and the landscape are highly appealing. Per the 2001 Census, out of the 137,225 ST persons of the UT, almost all were Hindus except for 3,796 Christians ( 2.8 % ). As a former Portuguese enclave, Silvassa has a significant Roman Catholic population. Kokna has the highest Christian population in 2001, 6.7 %. Recently Digambara Jains constructed a temple in the capital city Silvassa. Swetambara Jains also have a temple in Dadra and Silvassa. Religion in State ( 2011 ) Hinduism ( 93.93 % ) Islam ( 3.75 % ) Christianity ( 1.48 % ) Jainism ( 0.34 % ) Buddhism ( 0.18 % ) Sikhism ( 0.06 % ) Other Religions ( 0.08 % ) Atheist ( 0.001 % ) There are 72 villages, mainly inhabited by the various tribal communities like the Warly ( Warlie ), Kokana, Dhodia, Koli, Kathodi, Naika, Dubla and Kolgha. The tribal communities are locally known as adivasi ( which means original inhabitant ). Each community has its own culture, traditions and languages and dialects. None of these languages has written literature or script until today. The tribal communities consist of approximately 60 % of the population of DNH. ( Earlier in the eighties it was more than 80 %, but after influx from different parts of the country, the percentage has reduced ). But the influx has helped the tribal people in increasing their earnings and standard of living. Warli is the language spoken by the Warli people. Agri is spoken by Agri community. Both are dialects of Marathi. The languages taught in schools in Dadra and Nagar Haveli under the three - language formula are as follows : First Language : Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi Second Language : Marathi, Gujarati Third Language : English A former Portuguese enclave, Silvassa has a significant Roman Catholic population, speaking a distinct dialect of Portuguese. Marathi and Gujarati languages are widely spoken. Hindi and Marathi are also understood. The main tribes are Warlis, Dhodia Kokna, etc. Varnas The prominent Varnas occupying this territory are Rajputs, Ahirs, Chamar, Mahar, and associated Varnas. Warli Warli Painting at Saskriti Kendra, New Delhi Although commonly associated with Maharashtra, and found in Gujarat too, Warlis consider Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli to be their original home. A tribe of non-Aryan origin, they are the largest tribal group in the territory and constitute ~ 63 % ( 62.94 % ) of the total tribal population. Rituals are extremely important to the Warlis ; they are nature worshipers who regard the Sun and the Moon as the eyes of God. Their main deities are Naran dev, Hirwa, Himai and Waghio, and stone images of these deities are found in tree groves. A Bhagat plays the Ghangal ( a musical instrument made from gourd, bamboo and iron strings ) and performs the rituals. Traditionally the Warlis wear a loin cloth with a small waist coat and a turban. The women wear a knee - length, one - yard saree -- lugde -- and adorn themselves with silver and white metal ornaments. Dhodia The term Dhodia seems to be derived from Dhundi, which means a small thatched hut, and the Dhodias are primarily hut dwellers. They reside mostly in the northern part of Dadra & Nagar Haveli. They are known to be the most educated among all the tribes and are good cultivators. Some own enough farm land to be able to earn a decent livelihood. Traditionally the men wear a white knee length dhoti with a shirt or waist coat, white or coloured caps and ornaments like earrings and silver chains around their waist. The women wear a knee length dark blue saree with an aanchal worn from the front and left loose at the back. Popular accessories include colourful bead necklaces, and metal ornaments such as bangles or thick kadas around their ankles. Kokna The Koknas derive their name from the Konkan region in West India. They have land of their own, produce paddy and are better cultivators than the Warlis. With the introduction of formal education many of them have moved up the social ladder. Koknas well built and both men and women often tattoo their bodies, especially their foreheads. The men wear a dhoti up to the knees, with a waist coat or shirt and a turban. The women wear traditional colourful sarees that are either knee length or full length. Kathodia The Kathodis, called Katkari in the Thane district of Maharashtra, make up 0.08 % of the total tribal population of Dadra & Nagar Haveli. Their name is derived from their profession of kattha or catechew making. They are considered to be at the bottom of the tribal social ladder. They usually live in forests, in semi-permanent settlements. Most of them cut wood and collect charcoal. The government has tried to improve their standard of living by engaging them in permanent professions. 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Question: what is the capital of dadra and nagar haveli
Answer: Silvassa