Nicobars

Nicobars is a district in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Union Territory of India. Total area of Nicobars is 1,841 km². As per 2011 stats, Nicobars has a population of 36,842 peoples. The district has a population density of 20 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 9,288 houses in the district. When it comes to villages, there are about 90 villages in nicobars district.

The Nicobars district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

Great Nicobar is the largest tehsil in nicobars district covering area of 1205.88 km² while Car Nicobar is the smallest tehsil in nicobars district covering area of 139.70 km². Car Nicobar is the most populous whereas Great Nicobar is the least populous tehsil in nicobars district. There are 3 tehsils in Nicobars district. Here is the list of all Nicobars Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Nicobars District

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Car Nicobar14017,841
2Great Nicobar1,2068,367
3Nancowry49510,634

Population of Nicobars District

The population of Nicobars offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Nicobars, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 36,842 36,842 N/A
Total Male Population 20,727 20,727 N/A
Total Female Population 16,115 16,115 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 4,389 4,389 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,256 2,256 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,133 2,133 N/A
Literate Population 25,332 25,332 N/A
Literate Male Population 15,397 15,397 N/A
Literate Female Population 9,935 9,935 N/A
Illiterate Population 11,510 11,510 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 5,330 5,330 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 6,180 6,180 N/A
Households 9,288 9,288 N/A

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Nicobars. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population N/A N/A N/A
SC Male Population N/A N/A N/A
SC Female Population N/A N/A N/A
Total ST Population 23,681 23,681 N/A
ST Male Population 12,198 12,198 N/A
ST Female Population 11,483 11,483 N/A
Population Density 20 / km² 20 / km² N/A