Great Nicobar Taluka - Nicobars, Andaman And Nicobar Islands
Great Nicobar is an administrative taluka in the Nicobars district of Andaman And Nicobar Islands, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Great Nicobar is the main town for most villages within the taluka.
The total area of the taluka is 1,206 km², including 1,205.88 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 665 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Great Nicobar Taluka
Great Nicobar Taluka has a total of 72 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 Km Farm | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Afra Bay | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Akupa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Alexandera River | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Anul/Anula | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Ayouk | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Bahua | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Bewai/Kuwak | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Campbell Bay | Rural | Campbell Bay |
| 10 | Chaw Nallaha | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Chingen (Incl.Fc At Magar Nalla | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Dairkurat | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Dakhiyon (Fc) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Danlet | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Dogmar River | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Elahi/Ilhoya | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | Galathia River (Fc) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 18 | Gandhi Nagar | Rural | Laxminagar |
| 19 | Gol Tikrey | Rural | Not applicable |
| 20 | Govinda Nagar | Rural | Govindnagar |
| 21 | Hin-Pou-Chi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 22 | Hoin Incl. Ikuia | Rural | Not applicable |
| 23 | Hokesiang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 24 | In-Hig-Loi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 25 | Indira Point | Rural | Not applicable |
| 26 | Inlock/Infock | Rural | Not applicable |
| 27 | Inlock/Pattia | Rural | Not applicable |
| 28 | Inod | Rural | Not applicable |
| 29 | Joginder Nagar | Rural | Laxminagar |
| 30 | Kasintung | Rural | Not applicable |
| 31 | Katahu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 32 | Kiyang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 33 | Koe | Rural | Not applicable |
| 34 | Kokeon | Rural | Not applicable |
| 35 | Kondul | Rural | Not applicable |
| 36 | Kopenheat | Rural | Not applicable |
| 37 | Lanaya | Rural | Not applicable |
| 38 | Lawful | Rural | Not applicable |
| 39 | Laxmi Nagar | Rural | Laxminagar |
| 40 | Makhahu/Makachua | Rural | Not applicable |
| 41 | Minlana/Minlan | Rural | Not applicable |
| 42 | Navy Dera | Rural | Not applicable |
| 43 | Not Yet Named | Rural | Not applicable |
| 44 | Not Yet Named | Rural | Not applicable |
| 45 | Not Yet Named (At 27.9 Km)-A | Rural | Not applicable |
| 46 | Olinchi/Bombay | Rural | Not applicable |
| 47 | Patatiya | Rural | Not applicable |
| 48 | Patisang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 49 | Pattia (Pulopattia) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 50 | Pea | Rural | Not applicable |
| 51 | Pehayo | Rural | Not applicable |
| 52 | Pitayo | Rural | Not applicable |
| 53 | Pulloullo/Puloulo | Rural | Not applicable |
| 54 | Pulobaha | Rural | Not applicable |
| 55 | Pulobaha/Pathathifen | Rural | Not applicable |
| 56 | Pulobed | Rural | Not applicable |
| 57 | Pulobed/Lababu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 58 | Pulobha/Pulobahan | Rural | Not applicable |
| 59 | Pulobhabi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 60 | Pulokunji | Rural | Not applicable |
| 61 | Pulomilo | Rural | Not applicable |
| 62 | Pulopanja | Rural | Not applicable |
| 63 | Pulopucca | Rural | Not applicable |
| 64 | Pulotalia/Pulotohio | Rural | Not applicable |
| 65 | Ranganathan Bay | Rural | Not applicable |
| 66 | Renguang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 67 | Sastri Nagar | Rural | Laxminagar |
| 68 | Shompen Hut | Rural | Not applicable |
| 69 | Shompen Village-A | Rural | Not applicable |
| 70 | Shompen Village-B | Rural | Not applicable |
| 71 | Trinket Bay | Rural | Not applicable |
| 72 | Vijoy Nagar | Rural | Laxminagar |
Population of Great Nicobar Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Great Nicobar Taluka has a total population of 8,367 people, consisting of 5,025 males and 3,342 females. There are 2,248 households in the taluka with an average population density of 7 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,367 | 8,367 | 0 |
| Male Population | 5,025 | 5,025 | 0 |
| Female Population | 3,342 | 3,342 | 0 |
| Total Households | 2,248 | 2,248 | 0 |
| Population Density | 7 / km² | 7 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 5,909 literate people and 936 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,214 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) | 936 | 936 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 5,909 | 5,909 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,458 | 2,458 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,214 | 1,214 | 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.