Great Nicobar
Great 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 Great Nicobar Block (CD) is 05918. The total area of Great Nicobar Tehsil is 1,206 km². Great Nicobar has a sex ratio of approximately 665 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Great Nicobar Tehsil
Great Nicobar Tehsil has a total of 71 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 Great Nicobar Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 Km Farm | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 2 | Afra Bay | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 3 | Akupa | N/A | Port Blair (491 km) |
| 4 | Alexandera River | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 5 | Anul Anula | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 6 | Ayouk | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 7 | Bahua | N/A | Port Blair (491 km) |
| 8 | Bewai Kuwak | N/A | Port Blair (491 km) |
| 9 | Campbell Bay | Campbell Bay | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 10 | Chaw Nallaha | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 11 | Chingen Incl Fc At Magar Nalla | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 12 | Dairkurat | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 13 | Dakhiyon | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 14 | Danlet | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 15 | Dogmar River | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 16 | Elahi Ilhoya | N/A | Port Blair (491 km) |
| 17 | Galathia River | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 18 | Gandhi Nagar | Gandhi Nagar | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 19 | Gol Tikrey | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 20 | Govinda Nagar | Govindnagar | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 21 | Hin Pou Chi | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 22 | Hoin Incl Ikuia | N/A | Port Blair (491 km) |
| 23 | Hokesiang | N/A | Port Blair (491 km) |
| 24 | In Hig Loi | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 25 | Indira Point | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 26 | Inlock Infock | N/A | Port Blair (491 km) |
| 27 | Inlock Pattia | N/A | Port Blair (491 km) |
| 28 | Inod | N/A | Port Blair (491 km) |
| 29 | Joginder Nagar | Laxminagar | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 30 | Kasintung | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 31 | Katahu | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 32 | Kiyang | N/A | Port Blair (491 km) |
| 33 | Koe | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 34 | Kokeon | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 35 | Kondul | N/A | Port Blair (513 km) |
| 36 | Kopenheat | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 37 | Lanaya | N/A | Port Blair (491 km) |
| 38 | Lawful | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 39 | Laxmi Nagar | Laxminagar | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 40 | Makhahu Makachua | N/A | Port Blair (491 km) |
| 41 | Minlana Minlan | N/A | Port Blair (491 km) |
| 42 | Navy Dera | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 43 | Not Yet Named | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 44 | Not Yet Named A | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 45 | Olinchi Bombay | N/A | Port Blair (491 km) |
| 46 | Patatiya | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 47 | Patisang | N/A | Port Blair (491 km) |
| 48 | Pattia | N/A | Port Blair (491 km) |
| 49 | Pea | N/A | Port Blair (491 km) |
| 50 | Pehayo | N/A | Port Blair (491 km) |
| 51 | Pitayo | N/A | Port Blair (491 km) |
| 52 | Pulloullo Puloulo | N/A | Port Blair (491 km) |
| 53 | Pulobaha | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 54 | Pulobaha Pathathifen | N/A | Port Blair (491 km) |
| 55 | Pulobed | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 56 | Pulobed Lababu | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 57 | Pulobha Pulobahan | N/A | Port Blair (491 km) |
| 58 | Pulobhabi | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 59 | Pulokunji | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 60 | Pulomilo | N/A | Port Blair (491 km) |
| 61 | Pulopanja | N/A | Port Blair (491 km) |
| 62 | Pulopucca | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 63 | Pulotalia Pulotohio | N/A | Port Blair (491 km) |
| 64 | Ranganathan Bay | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 65 | Renguang | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 66 | Sastri Nagar | Laxminagar | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 67 | Shompen Hut | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 68 | Shompen Village A | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 69 | Shompen Village B | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 70 | Trinket Bay | N/A | Port Blair (556 km) |
| 71 | Vijoy Nagar | Laxminagar | Port Blair (556 km) |
Population of Great Nicobar Tehsil
The population profile of Great 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 Great 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 | 8,367 | 8,367 | N/A |
| Male Population | 5,025 | 5,025 | N/A |
| Female Population | 3,342 | 3,342 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 936 | 936 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 487 | 487 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 449 | 449 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 5,909 | 5,909 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 3,764 | 3,764 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 2,145 | 2,145 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 2,458 | 2,458 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,261 | 1,261 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,197 | 1,197 | N/A |
| Total Households | 2,248 | 2,248 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 8,367 people. Includes nearly 5,025 males and 3,342 females. Rural population is about 8,367 people.
- There are around 936 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 487 boys and 449 girls.
- Literate population is about 5,909 people. Non-literate population is around 2,458 people.
- There are nearly 2,248 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Great 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 | 1,214 | 1,214 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 677 | 677 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 537 | 537 | N/A |
| Population Density | 7 / km² | 7 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Great Nicobar Tehsil is about 1,214 people, including 677 males and 537 females. Around 1,214 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 7 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 7 people per sq. km.