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, the sub-district code of Car Nicobar Block (CD) is 05916. The total area of Car Nicobar Tehsil is 140 km². Car Nicobar has a sex ratio of approximately 832 females per 1,000 males.

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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Arong N/A Port Blair (287 km)
2Big Lapati N/A Port Blair (278 km)
3Chuckchucha N/A Port Blair (278 km)
4Iaf Camp N/A Port Blair (287 km)
5Kakana N/A Port Blair (278 km)
6Kimois N/A Port Blair (287 km)
7Kinmai N/A Port Blair (278 km)
8Kinyuka N/A Port Blair (278 km)
9Malacca N/A Port Blair (278 km)
10Mus N/A Port Blair (278 km)
11Perka N/A Port Blair (287 km)
12Sawai N/A Port Blair (278 km)
13Small Lapati N/A Port Blair (287 km)
14Tamaloo N/A Port Blair (287 km)
15Tapoiming N/A Port Blair (278 km)
16Teetop 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 Tehsil'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

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 17,841 people. Includes nearly 9,735 males and 8,106 females. Rural population is about 17,841 people.
  • There are around 1,929 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 982 boys and 947 girls.
  • Literate population is about 12,627 people. Non-literate population is around 5,214 people.
  • There are nearly 4,250 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Car Nicobar Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

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

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Car Nicobar Tehsil is about 15,027 people, including 7,659 males and 7,368 females. Around 15,027 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 128 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 128 people per sq. km.