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 forms part of the district's rural administration.
According to the 2011 Census, the total area of the taluka was 495 km². The sex ratio was 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
According to the 2011 Census, Nancowry Taluka had a total population of 10,634 people living in 2,790 households. The population comprised 5,967 males and 4,667 females, with an average population density of 21 people per km². The table below provides a rural-urban comparison of these statistics.
| 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 |
Nancowry Taluka had 6,796 literate people and 1,524 children in the 0–6 age group. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7,440. The table below presents their rural and urban distribution.
| 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.