Dadra and Nagar Haveli is one of the union territories of India. It lies near the west coast and consists of two separate parts.
Dadra is surrounded by the state of Gujarat, and Nagar Haveli lies on the borders of Maharashtra and Gujarat. The capital is Silvassa.

The Union Territory covers 491 square kilometres. Most of the people are Adivasis. The Adivasis are divided into tribal groups such as Varlis, Dublas, Dhodias, and Koknans. The languages spoken in the territory are Bhili, Bhilodi, Gujarati and Hindi.

The northeast and southeast areas of this territory are steeply hilly, whereas the central areas consist of plains. The soil is moist and fertile. Nagar Haveli has large areas of teak forests.

Agriculture is the main occupation of the Adivasis, and they produce rice, ragi, pulses, and fruits. In recent years, plantation schemes and afforestation have increased the amount of timber under construction, creating job opportunities for landless labourers and forest dwellers. There is no large-scale industry.

Dadra and Nagar Haveli became part of the Portuguese-controlled region of India during the 1780's. In 1954, Goan nationalists took over the area, and in 1961, the territory was integrated into the Indian Union.

Dadra and Nagar Haveli is run by an Indian government-appointed administrator, and village affairs are looked after by democratically elected panchayats (village assemblies).

Tourist Centres: There are beautiful gardens on the banks of the river at Silvasa and Khanvel. A tourist complex at Khanvel named 'Van Vihar' has been set up. Van Ganga and the Vandhara Garden on the Damanganga river, Bai Udyan, Tadkeshwara temple on Sakartod river at brindaban are other picnic spots.