[6][7] The territory is made up of four separate geographical entities: Dadra, Nagar Haveli, Daman, and the island of Diu.

They came under Indian rule in the mid-20th century after the Annexation of Goa and of the Free Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

Dadra and Nagar Haveli were Portuguese territories from 1779 until annexed by the Indian army on 11 August 1961.

[1] Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu is composed of four distinct areas located in Western India.

Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu sends two members (MPs) to the lower house of the Indian parliament the Lok Sabha.