Little Andaman
Little Andaman 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 Little Andaman Block (CD) is 05924. The total area of Little Andaman Tehsil is 780 km². Little Andaman has a sex ratio of approximately 889 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Little Andaman Tehsil
Little Andaman Tehsil has a total of 5 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 Little Andaman Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Dugong Creek | N/A | Port Blair (154 km) |
2 | Netaji Nagar | Netajinagar | Port Blair (130 km) |
3 | Rabindra Nagar | Rabindranagar | Port Blair (144 km) |
4 | Ramakrishnapur | Ramkrishnapur | Port Blair (138 km) |
5 | Vivekanandapuram | Vivekanandapur | Port Blair (148 km) |
Population of Little Andaman Tehsil
The population profile of Little Andaman 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 Little Andaman 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 | 18,823 | 18,823 | N/A |
Male Population | 9,964 | 9,964 | N/A |
Female Population | 8,859 | 8,859 | N/A |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,096 | 2,096 | N/A |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,047 | 1,047 | N/A |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,049 | 1,049 | N/A |
Literate Population | 13,916 | 13,916 | N/A |
Literate Male Population | 7,806 | 7,806 | N/A |
Literate Female Population | 6,110 | 6,110 | N/A |
Illiterate Population | 4,907 | 4,907 | N/A |
Illiterate Male Population | 2,158 | 2,158 | N/A |
Illiterate Female Population | 2,749 | 2,749 | N/A |
Total Households | 5,093 | 5,093 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 18,823 people. Includes nearly 9,964 males and 8,859 females. Rural population is about 18,823 people.
- There are around 2,096 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,047 boys and 1,049 girls.
- Literate population is about 13,916 people. Non-literate population is around 4,907 people.
- There are nearly 5,093 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Little Andaman 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 |
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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 | 1,498 | 1,498 | N/A |
ST Male Population | 802 | 802 | N/A |
ST Female Population | 696 | 696 | N/A |
Population Density | 24 / km² | 24 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Little Andaman Tehsil is about 1,498 people, including 802 males and 696 females. Around 1,498 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 24 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 24 people per sq. km.