Ferrargunj
Ferrargunj is a Town and Tehsil in South Andaman 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 Ferrargunj Block (CD) is 05922. The total area of Ferrargunj Tehsil is 1,344 km², which includes 1,340.13 km² of rural area and 3.57 km² of urban area. Ferrargunj has a sex ratio of approximately 919 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Ferrargunj Tehsil
Ferrargunj Tehsil has a total of 68 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 Ferrargunj Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alipur | N/A | Port Blair (38 km) |
| 2 | Aniket | Ferrargunj | Port Blair (32 km) |
| 3 | Anjali Nallaha | Ferrargunj | Port Blair (35 km) |
| 4 | Badmash Pahar | Chouldari | Port Blair (23 km) |
| 5 | Balughat | Collinpur | Port Blair (34 km) |
| 6 | Bambooflat | Stewartgunj | Ferrargunj |
| 7 | Beach Dera | N/A | Port Blair (37 km) |
| 8 | Between Middle Strait | Ferrargunj | Port Blair (47 km) |
| 9 | Bindraban | Brindraban | Port Blair (36 km) |
| 10 | Caddlegunj Incl Sona Pahar Hazari Bagh J | Ferrargunj | Port Blair (30 km) |
| 11 | Chouldari | Chouldari | Port Blair (22 km) |
| 12 | Coffee Plot | Ferrargunj | Port Blair (49 km) |
| 13 | Colinpur | Collinpur | Port Blair (33 km) |
| 14 | Craikabad | Chouldari | Port Blair (22 km) |
| 15 | Dhanikhari | Humfreygunj | Port Blair (26 km) |
| 16 | Dundas Point | Namunaghar | Port Blair (31 km) |
| 17 | Ferrargunj | Ferrargunj | Port Blair (35 km) |
| 18 | Flat Bay | N/A | Port Blair |
| 19 | Govindapuram | Stewartgunj | Port Blair (43 km) |
| 20 | Guptapara | Guptapara | Port Blair (26 km) |
| 21 | Hashmatabad | Wandoor | Port Blair (27 km) |
| 22 | Herbertabad | Collinpur | Port Blair (39 km) |
| 23 | Hobdipur | Tushnabad | Port Blair (23 km) |
| 24 | Homfreygunj | Humfreygunj | Port Blair (26 km) |
| 25 | Hope Town | Hopetown | Port Blair (49 km) |
| 26 | Jhinga Nallaha | Ferrargunj | Port Blair (38 km) |
| 27 | Jirkatang Camp No 7 | Ferrargunj | Port Blair (58 km) |
| 28 | Jirkatang No 2 | Ferrargunj | Port Blair (50 km) |
| 29 | Kadakachang | Brindraban | Port Blair (40 km) |
| 30 | Kalatang | N/A | Port Blair (48 km) |
| 31 | Knapuram | Kanyapuram | Port Blair (41 km) |
| 32 | Lohabarrack | Wandoor | Port Blair (30 km) |
| 33 | Madhuban | N/A | Port Blair (30 km) |
| 34 | Malapuram | Mannarghat | Port Blair (47 km) |
| 35 | Manglutan | N/A | Port Blair (18 km) |
| 36 | Manjeri | Guptapara | Port Blair (28 km) |
| 37 | Mannarghat | Mannarghat | Port Blair (48 km) |
| 38 | Manpur | Collinpur | Port Blair (32 km) |
| 39 | Mathura | Brindraban | Port Blair (37 km) |
| 40 | Maymyo | Wandoor | Port Blair (27 km) |
| 41 | Middle Strait | N/A | Port Blair (97 km) |
| 42 | Mile Tilek | Ferrargunj | Port Blair (49 km) |
| 43 | Mithakhari | Mithakhari | Port Blair (27 km) |
| 44 | Mohwa Dera | Collinpur | Port Blair (31 km) |
| 45 | Mount Harriet | Hopetown | Port Blair (51 km) |
| 46 | Mrichi Dera | Ferrargunj | Port Blair (50 km) |
| 47 | Muslim Basti | Mithakhari | Port Blair (26 km) |
| 48 | Namunaghar | Namunaghar | Port Blair (28 km) |
| 49 | Nayashahar | Guptapara | Port Blair (14 km) |
| 50 | North Bay | Hopetown | Port Blair (54 km) |
| 51 | Ograbraij | Mithakhari | Port Blair (25 km) |
| 52 | Pongi Balu | Ferrargunj | Port Blair (38 km) |
| 53 | Port Mouat | Chouldari | Port Blair (24 km) |
| 54 | Potatang | Ferrargunj | Port Blair (74 km) |
| 55 | Shoal Bay | Shoal Bay | Port Blair (57 km) |
| 56 | Shoal Bay 17 | Shoal Bay | Port Blair (35 km) |
| 57 | Shoal Bay 19 | Shoal Bay | Port Blair (59 km) |
| 58 | Shore Point | Shorepoint | Port Blair (46 km) |
| 59 | Stewartgunj | Stewartgunj | Port Blair (42 km) |
| 60 | Temple Myo | Collinpur | Port Blair (34 km) |
| 61 | Tirur | Collinpur | Port Blair (41 km) |
| 62 | Tirur I | N/A | Port Blair (35 km) |
| 63 | Tirur Iv | N/A | Port Blair (33 km) |
| 64 | Tusnabad | Tushnabad | Port Blair (28 km) |
| 65 | Viper Island | N/A | Port Blair |
| 66 | Wandur | Wandoor | Port Blair (27 km) |
| 67 | Wimberlygunj | Wimberlygunj | Port Blair (39 km) |
| 68 | Wright Myo | Mannarghat | Port Blair (48 km) |
Population of Ferrargunj Tehsil
The population profile of Ferrargunj 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 Ferrargunj 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 | 53,565 | 45,603 | 7,962 |
| Male Population | 27,908 | 23,817 | 4,091 |
| Female Population | 25,657 | 21,786 | 3,871 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,854 | 4,941 | 913 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,984 | 2,533 | 451 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,870 | 2,408 | 462 |
| Literate Population | 41,883 | 35,621 | 6,262 |
| Literate Male Population | 22,605 | 19,250 | 3,355 |
| Literate Female Population | 19,278 | 16,371 | 2,907 |
| Illiterate Population | 11,682 | 9,982 | 1,700 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 5,303 | 4,567 | 736 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,379 | 5,415 | 964 |
| Total Households | 12,498 | 10,591 | 1,907 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Ferrargunj Tehsil is around 53,565 people. This includes 27,908 males and 25,657 females. Rural population is about 45,603 (23,817 males and 21,786 females), while urban population is nearly 7,962 (4,091 males and 3,871 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 5,854 of the population, with 2,984 boys and 2,870 girls. Rural areas have 4,941 children, and urban areas have about 913 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 41,883 literate people in Ferrargunj Tehsil, including 22,605 literate males and 19,278 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 35,621 individuals and urban literacy covers around 6,262 people.
- About 11,682 people in Ferrargunj Tehsil are not literate, including 5,303 males and 6,379 females. Rural areas include 9,982 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,700 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 12,498 households, with 10,591 in villages and 1,907 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Ferrargunj 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 | 489 | 420 | 69 |
| ST Male Population | 241 | 209 | 32 |
| ST Female Population | 248 | 211 | 37 |
| Population Density | 40 / km² | 34 / km² | 2,230 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ferrargunj Tehsil is about 489 people, including 241 males and 248 females. Around 420 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 69 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 40 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 34 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,230 people per sq. km.