Comparisons
Daman and Diu vs. the other two most closely populated regions in India: Sikkim and Andaman and Nicobar
Daman and Diu in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Daman and Diu followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Daman and Diu, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Diu and Daman. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Diu was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Daman rose steadily.
How do development practices in Daman and Diu fare in comparison to others in India? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Daman and Diu was the 16th-most disconnected out of the 32 regions in India. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in India, street construction in Daman and Diu has become more connected. Daman and Diu ranked 5th in 1975, 10th in 1976-1990, 8th in 1991-2005 and 16th in 2006-2020.
Daman and Diu in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Daman and Diu is Daman with an SNDi of 3.67, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Diu with an SNDi of 2.73, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Diu, Daman
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Daman and Diu rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Daman and Diu, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Diu and Daman. Out of the two cities, Diu does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Diu was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
To date, Daman and Diu is the 9th-most disconnected out of the 32 regions in India. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in India, the street network in Daman and Diu has become more connected. Daman and Diu ranked 5th in 1975, 10th in 1976-1990, 10th in 1991-2005 and 9th in 2006-2020.