Nicobars District, Andaman And Nicobar Islands
Nicobars District is an administrative district in the union territory of Andaman And Nicobar Islands, India. It is situated about 250 km from Port Blair, the capital of the Union Territory. The district headquarters is located at Car Nicobar. Nicobarese, Hindi and Shompen are the main languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 1,841 km².
List of Talukas in Nicobars District
Nicobars District is divided into 3 Talukas for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 200 villages under these talukas. The table below lists each taluka along with village count and geographical area.
| Sl. No. | Taluka | Villages | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Car Nicobar | 16 | 139.70 |
| 2 | Great Nicobar | 72 | 1,205.88 |
| 3 | Nancowry | 112 | 495.43 |
Population of Nicobars District
As per the Census 2011, Nicobars District has a total population of 36,842 people, consisting of 20,727 males and 16,115 females. There are 9,288 households in the district with an average population density of 20 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 36,842 | 36,842 | 0 |
| Male Population | 20,727 | 20,727 | 0 |
| Female Population | 16,115 | 16,115 | 0 |
| Total Households | 9,288 | 9,288 | 0 |
| Population Density | 20 / km² | 20 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 25,332 literate people and 4,389 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 23,681 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) | 4,389 | 4,389 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 25,332 | 25,332 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 11,510 | 11,510 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 23,681 | 23,681 | 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.