Laxmi Nagar - Great Nicobar, Nicobars
Laxmi Nagar is a village situated in the Great Nicobar taluka of Nicobars district, Andaman And Nicobar Islands. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Campbell Bay and around 287 km from the district headquarters in Car Nicobar. Laxminagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Laxmi Nagar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Laxmi Nagar is 645193. The village covers a total geographical area of 447.6 hectares and falls under the 744302 pincode. Port Blair is the nearest town, located about 556 km away.
Laxmi Nagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Laxmi Nagar
According to the 2011 Census, Laxmi Nagar village had a total population of 230 people, including 226 males and 4 females, living in 13 households. The sex ratio was 18 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.60%, with male literacy at 63.39% and female literacy at 75.00%.
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 | 230 | 226 | 4 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 145 | 142 | 3 |
| Illiterate Population | 85 | 84 | 1 |
Nearby Villages of Laxmi Nagar
Laxmi Nagar 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 Laxmi Nagar
Laxmi Nagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Port Blair to Laxmi Nagar is about 556 km, with a usual travel time of around ~15.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Car Nicobar to Laxmi Nagar 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.
Banking and Postal Services in Laxmi Nagar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Laxmi Nagar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Laxmi Nagar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Laxmi Nagar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Laxmi Nagar
Where is Laxmi Nagar located?
Laxmi Nagar village is located in Great Nicobar Taluka, Nicobars district, Andaman And Nicobar Islands, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Laxmi Nagar?
The Gram Panchayat of Laxmi Nagar is Laxminagar.
What is the pincode of Laxmi Nagar?
The pincode of Laxmi Nagar is 744302.
What is the population of Laxmi Nagar?
Laxmi Nagar had a total population of 230, including 226 males and 4 females.
How many households are there in Laxmi Nagar?
Laxmi Nagar had 13 households.
What is the literacy rate in Laxmi Nagar?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Laxmi Nagar was 63.60%. Male literacy was 63.39% and female literacy was 75.00%.