Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Andaman & Nicobar Islands is an Indian Union Territory located in the Northern region of India. Andaman & Nicobar Islands union territory is established on 1-Nov-1956 and the capital of Andaman & Nicobar Islands is Port Blair. Andaman & Nicobar Islands are a special group of islands in India, located in the Bay of Bengal. They are known for their stunning beaches, diverse marine life, and lush green forests. These islands are a great place for nature lovers and adventure seekers!
As per the 2011 Census, the total area of Andaman & Nicobar Islands is 8,249 km², including 8,211.08 km² of rural area and 37.92 km² of urban area. English, Hindi are the main languages spoken in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Andaman & Nicobar Islands has a sex ratio of approximately 875 females for every 1,000 males. As per the ISO 3166-2:IN standard, the ISO code of Andaman & Nicobar Islands is IN-AN.
List of Districts of Andaman & Nicobar Islands
For administrative purposes, Andaman & Nicobar Islands union territory is further divided into districts. As per the 2011 Census, there are 3 districts in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Here is the complete list of Andaman & Nicobar Islands districts along with area and population details.
| # | District | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicobars | 1,841 | 36,842 | 20 |
| 2 | North & Middle Andaman | 3,736 | 1,05,597 | 28 |
| 3 | South Andaman | 2,672 | 2,38,142 | 89 |
Largest & Smallest Districts
North & Middle Andaman is the largest district in Andaman & Nicobar Islands by area, while South Andaman is the largest district by population. Nicobars is the smallest district in Andaman & Nicobar Islands by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest District | North & Middle Andaman | South Andaman |
| Smallest District | Nicobars | Nicobars |
Population of Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Here’s a quick overview of the population distribution in Andaman & Nicobar Islands Union Territory, based on the Census 2011 data:
- Total population of Andaman & Nicobar Islands Union Territory is 3,80,581, with around 2,02,871 males and 1,77,710 females.
- About 2,37,093 people live in rural areas, including nearly 1,26,287 males and 1,10,806 females.
- Approximately 1,43,488 people live in urban areas, including around 76,584 males and 66,904 females.
The following table provides a detailed comparison between rural, urban, and total population figures.
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,37,093 | 1,43,488 | 3,80,581 |
| Male Population | 1,26,287 | 76,584 | 2,02,871 |
| Female Population | 1,10,806 | 66,904 | 1,77,710 |
Households in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Here’s a quick overview of household distribution in Andaman & Nicobar Islands Union Territory as per the Census 2011 data:
- Total number of households in Andaman & Nicobar Islands Union Territory is approximately 94,551.
- Out of the total, around 58,530 households are located in rural areas.
- Approximately 36,021 households are situated in urban areas.
The following table presents a simple breakdown of household counts in rural, urban, and total categories.
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 58,530 |
| Urban Households | 36,021 |
| Total Households | 94,551 |