Car Nicobar
Car Nicobar is a Town and Tehsil in Nicobars District of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Car Nicobar Block (CD) is 05916. Total area of car nicobar tehsil is 140 km². Car Nicobar tehsil has a population of 17,841 peoples. Car Nicobar tehsil has a population density of 128 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 4,250 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 70.78% population of car nicobar tehsil is literate, out of which 76.38% males and 64.04% females are literate.
List of Villages in Car Nicobar Tehsil
Car Nicobar Tehsil has a total of 16 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Car Nicobar Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arong | N/A | Port Blair (287 km) |
| 2 | Big Lapati | N/A | Port Blair (278 km) |
| 3 | Chuckchucha | N/A | Port Blair (278 km) |
| 4 | Iaf Camp | N/A | Port Blair (287 km) |
| 5 | Kakana | N/A | Port Blair (278 km) |
| 6 | Kimois | N/A | Port Blair (287 km) |
| 7 | Kinmai | N/A | Port Blair (278 km) |
| 8 | Kinyuka | N/A | Port Blair (278 km) |
| 9 | Malacca | N/A | Port Blair (278 km) |
| 10 | Mus | N/A | Port Blair (278 km) |
| 11 | Perka | N/A | Port Blair (287 km) |
| 12 | Sawai | N/A | Port Blair (278 km) |
| 13 | Small Lapati | N/A | Port Blair (287 km) |
| 14 | Tamaloo | N/A | Port Blair (287 km) |
| 15 | Tapoiming | N/A | Port Blair (278 km) |
| 16 | Teetop | N/A | Port Blair (278 km) |
Population of Car Nicobar Tehsil
The population profile of Car Nicobar Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Car Nicobar's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,841 | 17,841 | N/A |
| Male Population | 9,735 | 9,735 | N/A |
| Female Population | 8,106 | 8,106 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,929 | 1,929 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 982 | 982 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 947 | 947 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 12,627 | 12,627 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 7,436 | 7,436 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 5,191 | 5,191 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 5,214 | 5,214 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,299 | 2,299 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,915 | 2,915 | N/A |
| Total Households | 4,250 | 4,250 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Car Nicobar Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| 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 | 15,027 | 15,027 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 7,659 | 7,659 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 7,368 | 7,368 | N/A |
| Population Density | 128 / km² | 128 / km² | N/A |