Nancowry Taluka - Nicobars, Andaman And Nicobar Islands
Nancowry 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. Nancowry is the main town for most villages within the taluka.
The total area of the taluka is 495 km², including 495.43 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 782 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Nancowry Taluka
Nancowry Taluka has a total of 112 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 | Al-Hit-Touch/Balu Basti | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Alhiat | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Alhitoth/Alhiloth | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Alipa/Alips | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Alkaipoh/Alkripoh | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Alointung | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Aloora | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Aloorang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Alpintu/Alpintung | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Alreak | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Alsama | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Altaful | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Altheak | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Alukian/Alhukheck | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Atkuna/Alkun | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Banderkari/Pulu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | Bengali | Rural | Not applicable |
| 18 | Berainak/Badnak | Rural | Not applicable |
| 19 | Bompoka Island | Rural | Not applicable |
| 20 | Bumpal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 21 | Champin | Rural | Not applicable |
| 22 | Chanel/Chanol | Rural | Not applicable |
| 23 | Changua/Changup | Rural | Not applicable |
| 24 | Chengtamilan | Rural | Not applicable |
| 25 | Chonghipoh | Rural | Not applicable |
| 26 | Chongkamong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 27 | Chonsiyala | Rural | Not applicable |
| 28 | Chota Inak | Rural | Not applicable |
| 29 | Chukmachi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 30 | Daring | Rural | Not applicable |
| 31 | E-Wall | Rural | Not applicable |
| 32 | Enam | Rural | Not applicable |
| 33 | Hakonhala | Rural | Not applicable |
| 34 | Halnatai/Hoinatai | Rural | Not applicable |
| 35 | Hindra | Rural | Not applicable |
| 36 | Hinnunga | Rural | Not applicable |
| 37 | Hintona | Rural | Not applicable |
| 38 | Hitlat | Rural | Not applicable |
| 39 | Hockook | Rural | Not applicable |
| 40 | Hoipoh | Rural | Not applicable |
| 41 | Hontona | Rural | Not applicable |
| 42 | Hutnyak | Rural | Not applicable |
| 43 | Inmae | Rural | Not applicable |
| 44 | Inroak/Chinlak | Rural | Not applicable |
| 45 | Itoi(Hitui) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 46 | Jansin | Rural | Not applicable |
| 47 | Japan Tikri | Rural | Not applicable |
| 48 | Jhoola | Rural | Not applicable |
| 49 | Kakana | Rural | Not applicable |
| 50 | Kalara | Rural | Not applicable |
| 51 | Kalasi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 52 | Kalminikum/Kalmenkam | Rural | Not applicable |
| 53 | Kamorta/Kalatapu(Incl.Sanuh) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 54 | Kamriak | Rural | Not applicable |
| 55 | Kanahinot | Rural | Not applicable |
| 56 | Kapanga | Rural | Not applicable |
| 57 | Kapila | Rural | Not applicable |
| 58 | Karan/Karav | Rural | Not applicable |
| 59 | Katahuwa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 60 | Kavatinpeu/Karahinpoh | Rural | Not applicable |
| 61 | Knot | Rural | Not applicable |
| 62 | Kuikua | Rural | Not applicable |
| 63 | Kuitasuk | Rural | Not applicable |
| 64 | Kulatapangia | Rural | Not applicable |
| 65 | Kumikia | Rural | Not applicable |
| 66 | Kupinga | Rural | Not applicable |
| 67 | Lanuanga | Rural | Not applicable |
| 68 | Lapat | Rural | Not applicable |
| 69 | Luxi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 70 | Malacca | Rural | Not applicable |
| 71 | Manjula | Rural | Not applicable |
| 72 | Mapayala | Rural | Not applicable |
| 73 | Maru | Rural | Not applicable |
| 74 | Masala Tapu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 75 | Mavatapis/Maratapia | Rural | Not applicable |
| 76 | Meenakshi Ram Nagar | Rural | Not applicable |
| 77 | Mildera | Rural | Not applicable |
| 78 | Minyuk | Rural | Not applicable |
| 79 | Mohreak/Kohreakap | Rural | Not applicable |
| 80 | Munak Incl. Ponioo/Moul | Rural | Not applicable |
| 81 | Mus | Rural | Not applicable |
| 82 | Neang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 83 | Neeche Tapu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 84 | Nyicalang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 85 | Okiya/Chiya | Rural | Not applicable |
| 86 | Olinpon/Alhinpon | Rural | Not applicable |
| 87 | Ongulongho | Rural | Not applicable |
| 88 | Payak | Rural | Not applicable |
| 89 | Payuha | Rural | Not applicable |
| 90 | Pilpilow | Rural | Not applicable |
| 91 | Raihion | Rural | Not applicable |
| 92 | Ramzoo(Ramjaw) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 93 | Reakomlong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 94 | Safedbalu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 95 | Safedbalu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 96 | Sanaya | Rural | Not applicable |
| 97 | Sonomkuwa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 98 | Tahaila | Rural | Not applicable |
| 99 | Tanae | Rural | Not applicable |
| 100 | Tani | Rural | Not applicable |
| 101 | Tapani/Tapainy | Rural | Not applicable |
| 102 | Tapiang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 103 | Tapong Incl. Kabila | Rural | Not applicable |
| 104 | Tavinkin/Tavakin | Rural | Not applicable |
| 105 | Tillang Chong Island | Rural | Not applicable |
| 106 | Tomae/Inmae | Rural | Not applicable |
| 107 | Trinket | Rural | Not applicable |
| 108 | Uper Tapu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 109 | Upper Katchal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 110 | Vikas Nagar | Rural | Not applicable |
| 111 | Vyavtapu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 112 | W.B.Katchal/Hindra | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Nancowry Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Nancowry Taluka has a total population of 10,634 people, consisting of 5,967 males and 4,667 females. There are 2,790 households in the taluka with an average population density of 21 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,634 | 10,634 | 0 |
| Male Population | 5,967 | 5,967 | 0 |
| Female Population | 4,667 | 4,667 | 0 |
| Total Households | 2,790 | 2,790 | 0 |
| Population Density | 21 / km² | 21 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 6,796 literate people and 1,524 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 7,440 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) | 1,524 | 1,524 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 6,796 | 6,796 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,838 | 3,838 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 7,440 | 7,440 | 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.