The U.T. of Dadra & Nagar Haveli is located on the western side of the foot hills of western Ghat and has undulating terrain 40% of the total geographical area is covered with forests and thus offers it a look of woodland. The major river Damanganga and its tributaries criss-cross the U.T. and drain into Arabian sea at silvassa.
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How To Reach:
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By Rail:
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The nearest Railway station is Vapi on Western Railway.All major Mail/Express trains are available at Vapi including August Kranti Rajdhani, Satabdi, Ahinsa, Karnavati etc.
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By Road:
The UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli is almost touching Mumbai – Baroda – Delhi National Highway No8 (Western Express Highway). Silvassa is about 14 Kms from Bhilad & 18 Kms from Vapi. Mumbai 180 Kms, Surat 140 Kms, Nasik 140 Kms and Daman 30 Kms.
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General Information of Silvassa:
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Area
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59 Sq. Kms.
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Population
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1.13,949 (2001 Census figure)
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Climate
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Warm
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Rainfall
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190 cm
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Altitude
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12 meters from MSL
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Tourist Season
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September to May
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Clothing
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Cotton in summer, recommended Light woolen in Winter
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Languages spoken
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Dhodia, Warli, Kokani, Gujarati, English, Hindi, Portuguese
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