Nagar haveli is indeed wedged in the mid of Maharashtra state as well as Gujarat. Dadra is nothing but an enclave lies just a few kms north of the Nagar Haveli whcih is in Gujarat. The capital of this place is Silvassa. There are 72 villages in Dadar and Nagar Haveli. In Dadar and Nagar Haveli, there are no major industries. Occupation of agriculture is chief among the local population. Manufacturing is the main Economy of Dadra and Nagar as there are very low rates.
The economy of dadar and nagar haveli largely depend upon the cottage industries and agricultural acitivities in and around the area. Since the places are not much inhabited by people, they remain mostly of only certain importance. However the place has a great potential to become an industrial hub.