Port Blair
Port Blair 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 Port Blair Block (CD) is 05923. The total area of Port Blair Tehsil is 548 km², which includes 520.01 km² of rural area and 28.40 km² of urban area. Port Blair has a sex ratio of approximately 853 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Port Blair Tehsil
Port Blair Tehsil has a total of 34 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 Port Blair Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bada Khari | N/A | Port Blair (45 km) |
| 2 | Bada Nallaha Bada Balu | N/A | Port Blair (35 km) |
| 3 | Bamboo Nallaha | N/A | Port Blair (36 km) |
| 4 | Beadnabad | Beodnabad | Port Blair (12 km) |
| 5 | Bejoy Nagar | Govindnagar | Port Blair (45 km) |
| 6 | Bharatpur | Neil Island | Port Blair (35 km) |
| 7 | Bimilitan Kodiyaghat | Sippighat | Port Blair (13 km) |
| 8 | Brichgunj | N/A | Port Blair (12 km) |
| 9 | Brookshabad Part | N/A | Port Blair |
| 10 | Calicut | Calicut | Port Blair (13 km) |
| 11 | Chidiyatapu | Beodnabad | Port Blair (26 km) |
| 12 | Cinque Island | N/A | Port Blair (46 km) |
| 13 | Dollygunj | N/A | Port Blair (8 km) |
| 14 | Garacharma | N/A | Port Blair |
| 15 | Govinda Nagar | Govindnagar | Port Blair (57 km) |
| 16 | John Lawrance | N/A | Port Blair (30 km) |
| 17 | Krishna Nagar | Shyamnagar | Port Blair (44 km) |
| 18 | Lakshmanpur | Neil Island | Port Blair (35 km) |
| 19 | Minnie Bay Part | N/A | Port Blair (10 km) |
| 20 | Munda Pahar | N/A | Port Blair (32 km) |
| 21 | Neil Kendra | Neil Island | Port Blair (35 km) |
| 22 | North Sentinel Island | N/A | Port Blair |
| 23 | Pahargaon Part | N/A | Port Blair (9 km) |
| 24 | Prothrapur | N/A | Port Blair |
| 25 | R M Point | N/A | Port Blair (34 km) |
| 26 | Radha Nagar | Shyamnagar | Port Blair (48 km) |
| 27 | Ram Nagar | Neil Island | Port Blair (36 km) |
| 28 | Rangachang | Beodnabad | Port Blair (13 km) |
| 29 | Rutland | Beodnabad | Port Blair (41 km) |
| 30 | School Line Part | N/A | Port Blair |
| 31 | Shyam Nagar | Radhanagar | Port Blair (40 km) |
| 32 | Sippighat | Sippighat | Port Blair (12 km) |
| 33 | Sitapur | Neil Island | Port Blair (40 km) |
| 34 | Teylorabad | Sippighat | Port Blair (12 km) |
Population of Port Blair Tehsil
The population profile of Port Blair 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 Port Blair 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 | 1,65,754 | 32,969 | 1,32,785 |
| Male Population | 89,411 | 18,322 | 71,089 |
| Female Population | 76,343 | 14,647 | 61,696 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,711 | 3,410 | 13,301 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,492 | 1,661 | 6,831 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,219 | 1,749 | 6,470 |
| Literate Population | 1,34,467 | 26,535 | 1,07,932 |
| Literate Male Population | 75,383 | 15,451 | 59,932 |
| Literate Female Population | 59,084 | 11,084 | 48,000 |
| Illiterate Population | 31,287 | 6,434 | 24,853 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 14,028 | 2,871 | 11,157 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 17,259 | 3,563 | 13,696 |
| Total Households | 41,473 | 8,083 | 33,390 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Port Blair Tehsil is around 1,65,754 people. This includes 89,411 males and 76,343 females. Rural population is about 32,969 (18,322 males and 14,647 females), while urban population is nearly 1,32,785 (71,089 males and 61,696 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 16,711 of the population, with 8,492 boys and 8,219 girls. Rural areas have 3,410 children, and urban areas have about 13,301 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,34,467 literate people in Port Blair Tehsil, including 75,383 literate males and 59,084 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 26,535 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,07,932 people.
- About 31,287 people in Port Blair Tehsil are not literate, including 14,028 males and 17,259 females. Rural areas include 6,434 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 24,853 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 41,473 households, with 8,083 in villages and 33,390 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Port Blair 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 | 2,104 | 368 | 1,736 |
| ST Male Population | 1,075 | 218 | 857 |
| ST Female Population | 1,029 | 150 | 879 |
| Population Density | 302 / km² | 63 / km² | 4,676 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Port Blair Tehsil is about 2,104 people, including 1,075 males and 1,029 females. Around 368 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,736 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 302 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 63 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 4,676 people per sq. km.