1. Diu at a Glance

Area : 40 Sq. Kms. Latitude : 20°-44'-34” (N) to 20°-42'-00” (N) Longitude: 71°-00'-24” (E) to 70°-52'-26" (E) Temperature: Minimum 15° C and maximum 38° C Rainfall: Average 55 cm Total Area: 40 sq. km Area(Rural): 22.24 sq. km Area(Urban): 17.76 sq. km As per the Census 2011 Total Population: 52074 Male Population : 25642 Female Population : 26432 Rural Population : 28083 Urban Population: 23991 SC Population : Male : 927 / Female : 935 / Total : 1862 ST Population (Tribe:Siddi) Male : 69 / Female : 54 / Total : 123 : Literacy Rate : 83.46% Male Literacy : 91.21% Female Literacy : 76.06% Inland : The inland is made up of limestone of Pleistocene age Language spoken : Gujarati, English, Portuguese, Local Self Government : Diu Municipal Council Panchayat Bucharwada, Vanakbara, Saudwadi & Zolawadi Village Panchayats Part of same parliamentary constituency as Daman

2. Saral Seva Kendra Government of is implementing the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) with the objective of creating a transparent and accountable governance. To achieve this mission, the Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY), Administrator of . Saral Seva Kendra (CSC) is the front-end delivery points for government, private and social sector services to citizens of Diu. Saral Seva Kendra (CSC Centres) are the stop solutions for the Government services

1. Electricity Bill Payment. (Present Electricity bill with connection number) 2. Copy of Land Records. I / XVI (Avanika) (Application on plain paper) 3. Mobile Recharge. 4. Mobile Bill Payment 5. DTH Recharge 6. Data Card Recharge 7. Data Card Bill Payment 8. Aadhar Print 9. Red Bus Booking Proposed Services

1. Pan Card Service 2. Passport Service

3. Election Detail

Election Commission of India has devised various forms (as per law) related to electoral registration process, such as - inclusion of name, deletion of name, correction of particular etc. These forms can be downloaded from http://ceodaman.nic.in/forms.asp and details are as follows: Form 6 Application for inclusion of name in electoral roll after draft publication of draft roll (if your name is not included in the draft role)

Form 6A Application for inclusion of name in electoral roll by an overseas elector (if your name is not included in the draft role)

Form 7 Application for objection to inclusion of name in electoral roll.

Form 8 Application for objection to particulars entered in electoral roll.

Form 8A Application for transposition of entry in electoral roll.

Election Office, Collectorate, Diu +912875252041 4. Saarthi Bus Sewa Service Saarthi Bus Sewa introduce for easy connectivity within the Diu district to the local community, students, tourist, etc. Bus service available from morning 6 hrs to 20.30 hrs at night. Route for Bus No.1 Route Details Vanakbara Bus Depot -> Dholavadi/SBI Bank -> Saudwadi -> Vachhadawadi -> Betawadi -> Dagachi -> Patewadi -> Bucharwada Panchayat -> Bucharwada Bus Depot -> Jholawadi -> Dangarwadi -> Kevdi -> Malala Circle -> Fudam/KV-School -> Gandhipara -> Saibaba Temple/Japa -> Jethibai Bus Stand -> G.H.S.School,Diu -> Nirmalamata School Start Time to Last Time 6.00 to 20.30 hrs. Frequency 1 hrs. Distance & Time 16 km / 30 min Fare Minimum 5Rs. Maximum 10Rs.

Route for Bus No.2 Route Details G.H.S.School,Diu -> Jethibai Bus Stand -> Saibaba Temple/Japa -> Gandhipara -> Fudam/KV- School -> Malala Circle -> Kevdi -> Dangarwadi -> Jholawadi -> Bucharwada Bus Depot -> Bucharwada Panchayat -> Patelwadi -> Dagachi -> Betawadi -> Vachhadawadi -> Saudwadi -> Dholavadi/SBI Bank -> vanakbara Bus Depot Start Time to Last Time 6.00 to 20.30 hrs Frequency 1 hrs Distance & Time 16 km / 30 min

Route for Bus No.3 Route Details Fort,Diu -> PWD,Diu -> Collector Office -> Bunder Chowk -> Jethibai Bus Stand -> Kajimam -> Bungali Chowk -> Mithabavo -> Paninu Parab -> Ghoghla Bus Depot -> Panjrapore Girl School - > Bandodkar Colony -> I.T.I. Ghoghla Start Time to Last Time 6.30 to 20.30 hrs Frequency 1 hrs Distance & Time 6.14 km / 14 min 5. Location

Diu island is situated slightly off the coast of Kathiawad near the Port of Veraval in . It has a coastal length of 21 kms. and is at a distance of about 768 kms. from Daman, the Capital of the newly formed of Daman and Diu.

Diu is bounded by Gir-Somnath and Amreli District of Gujarat in the North and by the from three sides. It is connected to the mainland via two bridges.

The district of Diu is situated between the parallels 20°-44'-34” and 20°-42'-00” of latitude north and between the meridians 71°-00'-24” and 70°-52'-26" of longitude east of Greenwich. Its length from the extremes north and south, measures 4.6 kms and width from east to west measures 13.8 kms. The altitude is 6 meters above sea level. The topography is generally plain. The hillocks attain a maximum height of 30 metres.

The nearest railway station is Delwada at the distance of 9 kms. from Diu. Another important rail link for Diu is Veraval which is 90 kms. from Diu. A portion of Diu District is on main land which is named as Ghoghla. A small part of Diu known as Simbor is situated in Gujarat at a distance of 25 kms. from Diu

6. Culture The territories of Daman and Diu were under Portuguese regime form 1546 to 1961.

Diu is an extension of Kathiawad Cultural Zone which influences language, dress, patterns, food habits, customs and practice and other culture elements. The ethnic mosaic of Daman and Diu comprises of Hindus, viz. the Kharwa, Koli Patel, Koli, Bhraman, Bania, Vanja, Salat, Sanghadia, Sager, Baria, Kamli, Mitna, Mangela, Bhandari, Macchi, Kumbhar, Mahyavanshi, the tribals, namely the Dhobia, Dubla and Siddi; The Muslim viz. Momin and Khoja descendants of Rajputs which referring to the ATAK (Surname) GOTRA (clan) names. While the Kharwa, Koli, Koli Patel, Vanja, Mangela, Bhandari, Sager and Salat claim to be the original inhabitants of Union Territory, other perceive them as migrants from various places of Gujarat and .

7. History The documented history of the District of Diu begins with the Maurya rule (c. 322-220 B.C.). Emperor Chandragupta Maurya had extended his supremacy over Saurashtra and had appointed Pushagupta as Governor of the province of Saurashtra with the Head-quarters in village Girnar near Junagadh. Yavanraj Tushappa ruled over Saurashtra as Governer of Emperor Ashoka (c.273-237 B.C.). Emperor Ashoka had sent Yavana Thero named Dhammarakhito as evangelist to the western sea board including Diu. His grandson Samprati (c. 229-220 B.C.) seems to have ruled over Saurashtra from Ujjain. He propagated Jainism and erected many Jain Temples. The Jain traditions from Diu seems to belong to this period.

The District seems to be under the rule of Indo-Greek kings Eukratides (C. 171-150 B.C.), Meanandar (C. 115-90 B.C.) and Appollodotes II of the 1st Century B.C. to about A.D. 50. During 1st Century, the district seems to have been ruled by Kshaharatas who had established their rule over western part of India including Saurashtra. For more than the next thousand years, Diu formed part of the kingdoms of dynasties that ruled over the western India including Gujarat. The last king of the Vaja dynasty ruler of Somnath Patan ruled over Diu in the first decade of the fifteenth century. Thereafter, Diu came under the control of the Muslims Sultans of Gujarat who seen to have ruled Diu for the next one and a half centuries.

Early in 1535, the Portuguese Governor De Cunha had led his expedition for the capture of the town in Diu, but was defeated by the Sultan. However, around that period, the Gujarat Sultan Bahadur Shah's kingdom was overwhelmed by Mughal invasion. Pressed by Mughal king on one side and the Portuguese at the gates of Diu, Bahadur Shah entered into a treaty with Nuno De Cunha on October 25, 1535 who agreed to assist Bahadur Shah against his enemy by land and sea. In turn he received permission to construct a fortress at Diu and a site was granted for this purpose in the harbour. After the Mughal danger was receded, the Shah of Gujarat realised his mistake in allowing the Portuguese to construct the fort. Finally Diu was conquered by the Portuguese in 1546 who ruled there till 1961.

Liberated on 19th December, 1961 from Portuguese; became a part of the U.T. of , Daman and Diu under . After Statehood of Goa on 30th May, 1987, Daman and Diu became a separate U.T.

8. Guidelines for Foreigner Visiting Daman and Diu Daman and Diu Police Department would like to make your visit to this exiting territory as pleasant and safe as possible. You can help us further by following these simple tips while touring Daman and Diu. • Leave valuables and important papers, such as jewellery and passports, secured in your hotel’s safe deposit box. Never leave these items unattended in your room nor carry large sums of cash on your person. • If you schedule a meeting with a potential client, research the company and the individual with whom you are meeting. Meet in a public place, such as a restaurant. • Make sure that luggage is only given to a member of the hotel’s bell staff and a receipt is issued for stored luggage. Never leave luggage or other expensive items, unattended at rickshaw or taxi stands. • In addition to above, police officers in plain clothes are also deputed to keep watch on any suspicious movement. • If you face any harassment or law and order problem in Daman and Diu, you can dial 100 number from the nearest telephone for police assistance.

The Superintendent of Police Nagoa Road, Fudam, Diu - 362520. Phone (O): 02875-253633, 252108 Website: www.ddpolice.gov.in

Sub Divisional Police Officer Nagoa Road, Fudam, Diu - 362520. 02875-252534(O) 02875-253633 (F)

9. Beaches (a) Nagoa Beach It is located near the Nagoa hamlet of the village of Bucharwada. The Beach is exceptionally beautiful and quiet. In this horse - shoe shaped beach, various water sports facilities are available. It is completely safe for swimming. Plenty of Hoka trees whisper and sway in the intoxicating sea breeze all day long.

(b) Ghoghla Beach The Ghoghla Beach is a sandy beach. A tourist complex nearby provides all basic amenities to tourists. It is the largest and gentlest beach of Diu.

The Golden sand beach undulates into the horizon while the Arabian Sea laps away at the edge as though imploring the sands to let it find its own peach. You can do swimming, sunbathing, parasailing, surfing etc.

(c) Jallandhar Beach Jallandhar Shrine is located on hillock close to the beach. This small shrine crowned with a dome houses a stone carved face of Jallandhar a mythological demon who was killed by Lord Krishna. Near by there is also a temple of Goddess Chandrika. The beach is at a distance of 1 ks from Diu Town.

(d) Chakratirth Beach Chakratirth an interesting legend is connected with this place. The unique sea bed of this beach surrounded by hillocks on either side makes this beach ideal for sea swimming. It is believed that Lord Krishna had killed Jallandhar with his disc or Sudarshan Chakra. In the sea opposite the beach is small hillock known as Bhansalo where the footprints of Lord Krishna are carved in stone. This place can only be approached when there is low tide.

Chakratirth Beach is centrally located and contiguous to the Diu Town. This beach serves the locals as well as domestic and international tourists, providing them with an opportunity to have a worthwhile break. Close to the beach there is a hillock which is called the sunset point. There is a memorial of INS Khukri erected on the hillock in memory of those sailors who have sacrificed their life serving the nation. The hillock and the surrounding areas have been beautifully landscaped and illuminated.

(e) Gomtimata Beach Gomtimata Beach is associated with the temple located at the beach. It is right at the extreme west side of Diu in village Vanakbara.

The beach is secluded and spread with natural white sand. It is one of the best beach in the District.

(f) Simbor Beach Simbor is a village situated 25 km away from Diu. It has Portuguese Fort "Fortim do Simbor". It is a beautiful place where one can relax in the lap of nature.

(g) Kodidhar Beach, Nagoa, Diu It is located at Nagoa, Diu. The hillocks near Kodidhar beach offer a very good view of sunset.

10. Heritage Monuments

(a) Fort

Timing of Visit : 8:00 A.M. to 6.00 P.M.

Among the places of tourist interest, the Fort of Diu occupies a prominent position. It is an expansive and imposing structure, situated on the coast of the island. The fort commands a magnificent view of sea. It was constructed between 1535 and 1541 AD.

The fort is skirted by the Sea on the three sides. On the fort stands a giant Light House. Several canons still stare menacingly from top. The main front wall is having five huge windows with stone galleries. The Fort has been creatively lit, which creates a breath taking views at night.

Rugged yet gentle, fierce yet loving. The majestic structure stands on the coast of DIU as a sentinel. Once inside, you are overwhelmed by the gaunt majesty of the ancient stone work which transports you to a bygone era of gallant soldiers where time stands still.

(b) Panikotha (Fortim do Mar)

The Fortress of Panikotha is a magnificent stone structure in the sea, built right at the mouth of the creek. Approximately one nautical mile from the Diu jetty, it also has a light house and a small chapel dedicated to Our Lady of the Sea. Located in the middle of the sea, the fortress creates a beautiful view whether seen from the jetty, from the Fort, from the Village of Ghoghla or from Diu proper. Special light effects at night give it a mesmerizing beauty. To reach Panikotha, tourists boats are available.

Legend has it that this ship shape structure was one connected with land by an undersea tunnel. Bollywood movie "QAYAMAT" was shoot here. 11. Churches

(a) St. Paul Church, Diu St. Paul’s Church is dedicated to our Lady of Immaculate Conception. The construction of the church was started in 1601 and was completed in the year 1610. The main facade of the church is perhaps the most elaborate of all Portuguese churches in India. The façade has been illuminated by flood lights.

The church adorned with curiously treated volutes and shell - like motifs and the magnificent wood carving is considered to be the most elaborate of all the Portuguese churches in India. St. Paul Church, built in 1691 is consecrated to our Lady of Immaculate Conception. In architectural style it resembles Bom Jesus Church at Goa. The dominant features are, no doubt, Gothic. The wood - panelling of the church is rated one of the best in church craftsmanship.

(b) St. Fransis of Assisi Church, Diu It was the friary of the Franciscans. It was built in 1593. The Church is still in use and the cloister has been converted into a hospital.

(c) O. L. Remedios Church, Fudam The O. L. Remedios Church is at Fudam Village.

12. Museums

(a) St. Thomas Church (Museum) The old St. Thomas Church has been converted into a museum which houses antique statues, various stone inscriptions of the earlier rulers, wooden carvings and idols. In evening, multicolored fountains and special lighting of the imposing building fascinate everyone.

A huge edifice in gothic architecture was built in 1598. A part of it has been converted into a museum - an archaeological treasure house. The artifact displayed are of wood 400 ears old (16th Century).

(b) Sea Shell Museum This museum in Asia (India) which has maximum sea shells, where sea shells are displayed in magnifying glass of various sizes.

The total collection of sea shell is about 2500 to 3000 in museum. It is located near Airport, Nagoa Beach Road, Diu. 13. Water Sports

In there are two beaches offers the water sports activities namely Nagoa Beach and Ghoghla beach. The best season for enjoying water sports in Diu is from October to May when the skies are blue and waters are clean. The following activities of water sports have been carried out for the visiting tourist.

Timing of water sports at Nagoa/ Ghoghla Beach: 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM.

Para Sailing Water Roller Wind Surfing Water Zorbing Ball Water Scooter Scuba Diving Speed Boat Desert Bike Banana Boating Paramotor Flying Jet Skiing Hot Air Baloon Water Skiing Couple Ring Bumper Boating Dolphine Trip

In addition, Port Department & Tourism Department operates Ferry Boat ride during day.

14. INS Khukri Memorial

Indian Naval Ship Khukri was a frigate of the Indian Navy. During the India Pakistan War in 1971 she fell prey to three torpedoes fired at her by a Pakistani Submarine. She sank 40 nautical miles off the coast of Diu taking down with her a crew of 18 Officers and 176 sailors. Captain Mahendra Nath Mulla Mahavir Chakra (Post Honour) of the Indian Navy, the then Commanding Officer of the ship, chose to go down with the warship. The heroic act of Captain Mulla and his valiant crew is a shining example of unyielding spirit and indomitable courage glorifying the heist traditions of the Indian Navy. There is an amphitheatre just adjoining the memorial.

It was inaugurated on 15th December, 1999 in memory of the officers and the sailors who chose to go down with the warship INS KHUKRI when it was hit by a salve of three torpedoes fired from PNS Hangor, a Pakistani Submarine on 09/12/1971 during the INDO-PAK war.

15. Gangeshwar Temple

This is situated 3 km far in Fudam village. Five shivlings, are located in the midst of the rocks on the seashore, washed by the tidal waves of the sea. It is believed that the 5 Pandavas during their exile worshipped Lord Shiva in this temple.

The gentle sea waves offering their obeisance to the "Shiva Lingas" in stone have a mystic aura around them in the cave temple of Gangeshwar where the Lord makes his presence felt.

16. Naida Caves The Naida Caves are situated outside the city wall. These caves have an intriguing, overgrown network of square hewn hollows and steps leading off into nowhere. This is where the Portuguese hacked out their building materials. The artificial caves are near Naida Village. It consists of 11 caves joined together.

17. Heritage Walk The tourist as well as the people can enjoy the green scenery, sea-view & illumination of Diu by walking around the Fort wall on top of existing old city wall from Chandrikamata Temple upto the Zampa Gate.

18. Palette

Your visit more pleasurable is Diu's local cuisine. Diu offers the tourist an assorted variety of sea food ! The most "in-demand" delicacies, for a non-vegetarian, consist of fish, crab and lobster. The Silver Pomfret found in Diu is the largest in India !

The Island's local cuisine comprises a variety of dishes, both Gujarati and Portuguese. A very appealing Portuguese option for the tourists is the fruit of the Hoka tree, which is not found anywhere else in the country. The Portuguese planted the seeds of the tree when they initially came to Diu. It is believed that the tree, which originally grew in Africa, took to Indian soil only because Diu emerged along with India from the African subcontinent. Crabs and lobster are the preferred food during the month of October and because of the amalgamation of different cultures, several Parsi and Chinese food joints can be found all over the island. The vegetarian cuisine on the island usually consists of Gujarati food because of the strong influence of the state.

The cuisine can best be enjoyed in the local restaurants, which are popular for both Portuguese and Gujarati cuisines. The tourists can also get a flavour of South Indian, Punjabi and several international cuisines.

19. Circuit House Information The following Government Circuit House are available in Diu District:

Sr. Name of the Address No. of Phone No. No. Circuit House Rooms (Code:02875) 1. Jallandhar Circuit Jallandhar Beach, Diu 11 252312 House - I 2. Circuit House Annexe Opp. Summer House, Nr, 8 255212 - I Jalandhar Beach, Diu 3. City Circuit House Near Vegetables Market, 6 253412 Opp. Hotel Cidade De Diu, Diu 4. Fort Circuit House - II Near Fort, Diu 10 252476 5. Nagoa Annexe - I Nagoa Beach, Nagoa, Diu 2 275348 6. Nagoa Annexe - II Near Parking, Nagoa 2 275312 Beach, Diu

20. Contact Us The Collector & District Magistrate Collectorate, Fort Road, Diu (U.T.) - 362520.

Phone (O): 02875-252444 , 252111 Fax: 02875-252333 Website: www.diu.gov.in Email: [email protected]

The Superintendent of Police Nagoa Road, Fudam, Diu - 362520.

Phone (O): 02875-253633 , 252108 Website: www.ddpolice.gov.in Email: [email protected]

The Fire & Emergency Service Fire Station, Near Be Otely, Diu - 362520.

Phone (O): 02875-253039 , 101 Email: [email protected]

The Health Officer Community Health Centre, Ghoghla, Diu - 362540.

Phone (O): 02875-252244 Email: [email protected]

The Information Assistant U.T. Administration of Daman & Diu, Tourism Department, Diu Jetty, Diu - 362 520

Phone: +91 2875 252653 Fax: +91 2875 252333 Website: www.diutourism.co.in Email: [email protected]

21. How to Reach

By Air: Jet Airways operates daily flights from Mumbai. Jet Airways Phone/Fax : Phone No. (02875) 254743 – 255038 Fax No. (02875) 253543

Mumbai to Diu Departure: 14.45 Hours Arrival: 15.45 Hours

Diu to Mumbai via Porbandar Departure: 16.15 Hours

By Rail: Nearest railway station is Veraval about 90 kms. It provides an onward connection to Ahmedabad, Mumbai and other cities. Reservation Timing 9.00 A.M. to 2.00 P.M. (Monday to Saturday) Phone No : (02875) 252122

By Roadways: Gujarat State Transport Buses and Private Luxury Coaches are available for Mumbai, Daman, Baroda, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Bhavnagar, Junagadh, Veraval etc. UNA - G.S.R.T.C. Inquiry. Phone No. (02875) 221600 www.gsrtc.in

22. Saarthi Diu Darshan

Booking Contact (02875-252722), 9824880241, 9825664766 Office: Tourism Information Center, Jethibai Bus Stand, Diu.

Fare: Rs. 600/- per person (including Breakfast, Buffet Lunch, Evening Snack).Free for children below 5 years.

Free: Ferry ride, free guided tour & 30% discount on water sports activities.

Sight Seeing Timing: From 9.00 AM to 7.00 PM

Sight Seeing Places:

1. Gangeshwer Temple 2. INS Khukri Memorial / Open Air Theatre / Chakratirth Beach 3. Naida caves 4. Summer House / Jallandhar Beach / South Pole Point 5. St. Paul Church 6. Museum 7. Fort 8. Nagoa Beach

23. Diu Festival After Goa became a State, a Union Territory was formed on 30th May, 1987 consisting of two separate Districts of Daman and Diu.

Diu became popular as Tourist Destination due to its scenic beauty, the wonderful sandy beaches and the heritage buildings.

In order to create an atmosphere of festival so that the domestic as well as foreign tourist can find an occasion to come to Diu, the Administration decided to organize Diu Festival synchronized with Liberation Day of Daman and Diu where the folk performers and traditional craftsman, who manage to keep their heritage alive, can expose their talent during the festival. The Diu Festival commenced from 1993 and since then it is continuing every year in the month of December starting from 19th for two to four days.

MEGA EVENTS (2014)

Padmabhushan Sports Complex, Diu * 8 PM Onwards 25th December, 2014

• Mir Mukhtiyar Ali (International Sufi & Folk Singer from Bikaner)

• Jasbir Jassi & Group (Popular Punjabi Singer from Delhi)

26th December, 2014

• Meghdhanush (Hindi Pop & Rock Band from Ahmedabad)

• The Raghu Dixit Project (India's best folk fusion band from Bengaluru)

27th December, 2014

• Sunidhi Chauhan (Well-known Bollywood singer & celebrity from Mumbai)

24. Near By Places Approximate distance from Diu (In Kms.)

Somnath (Veraval) 90 Sasangir 120

Porbandar 230 Dwarka 340

Junagadh 185 Rajkot 295

Palitana 175 Bhavnagar 215

Ahmedabad 495 Vadodara 595

Daman 675 Mumbai 980