Car Nicobar Taluka - Nicobars, Andaman And Nicobar Islands
Car Nicobar is an administrative taluka in the Nicobars district of Andaman And Nicobar Islands, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Car Nicobar is the main town for most villages within the taluka.
The total area of the taluka is 140 km², including 139.70 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 832 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Car Nicobar Taluka
Car Nicobar Taluka has a total of 16 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Big Lapati | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Chuckchucha | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Iaf Camp | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Kakana | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Kimois | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Kinmai | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Kinyuka | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Malacca | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Mus | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Perka | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Sawai | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Small Lapati | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Tamaloo | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Tapoiming | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Teetop | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Car Nicobar Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Car Nicobar Taluka has a total population of 17,841 people, consisting of 9,735 males and 8,106 females. There are 4,250 households in the taluka with an average population density of 128 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,841 | 17,841 | 0 |
| Male Population | 9,735 | 9,735 | 0 |
| Female Population | 8,106 | 8,106 | 0 |
| Total Households | 4,250 | 4,250 | 0 |
| Population Density | 128 / km² | 128 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 12,627 literate people and 1,929 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 15,027 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,929 | 1,929 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 12,627 | 12,627 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,214 | 5,214 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 15,027 | 15,027 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.