Afra Bay - Great Nicobar, Nicobars
Afra Bay is a village situated in the Great Nicobar taluka of Nicobars district, Andaman And Nicobar Islands. It is located approximately 55 km from the tehsil headquarters in Campbellbay and around 287 km from the district headquarters in Nicobar.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Afra Bay is 645166. The village falls under the 744302 pincode. Port Blair is the nearest town, located about 556 km away.
Population of Afra Bay
According to the 2011 Census, Afra Bay village had a total population of 138 people, including 72 males and 66 females, living in 29 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.14%, with male literacy at 70.31% and female literacy at 41.82%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 135.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 138 | 72 | 66 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 19 | 8 | 11 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 135 | 69 | 66 |
| Literate Population | 68 | 45 | 23 |
| Illiterate Population | 70 | 27 | 43 |
Nearby Villages of Afra Bay
Afra Bay is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Afra Bay
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Port Blair to Afra Bay is about 556 km, with a usual travel time of around ~15.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nicobar to Afra Bay is about 287 km, with the usual travel time around ~8.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Afra Bay
Where is Afra Bay located?
Afra Bay village is located in Great Nicobar Taluka, Nicobars district, Andaman And Nicobar Islands, India.
What is the pincode of Afra Bay?
The pincode of Afra Bay is 744302.
What is the population of Afra Bay?
Afra Bay had a total population of 138, including 72 males and 66 females.
How many households are there in Afra Bay?
Afra Bay had 29 households.
What is the literacy rate in Afra Bay?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Afra Bay was 57.14%. Male literacy was 70.31% and female literacy was 41.82%.