Bengali - Nancowry, Nicobars

Bengali is a village situated in the Nancowry taluka of Nicobars district, Andaman And Nicobar Islands. It is located approximately 55 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nancowrie and around 129 km from the district headquarters in Car Nicobar.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bengali is 645044. The village covers a total geographical area of 4 hectares and falls under the 744303 pincode. Port Blair is the nearest town, located about 385 km away.

Bengali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system.

Population of Bengali

As per Census 2011, Bengali village has a total population of 354 people, consisting of 220 males and 134 females. The village has 150 households and a sex ratio of 609 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 244 literate and 110 illiterate residents. Additionally, 230 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bengali are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population354220134
Child Population (0–6 yrs)29209
Scheduled Tribes (ST)230122108
Literate Population24416777
Illiterate Population1105357

Nearby Villages of Bengali

Bengali 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 Bengali

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ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Port Blair to Bengali is about 385 km, with a usual travel time of around ~11 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Car Nicobar to Bengali is about 129 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

FAQs about Bengali

Where is Bengali located?

Bengali village is located in Nancowry Taluka, Nicobars district, Andaman And Nicobar Islands, India.

What is the pincode of Bengali?

The pincode of Bengali is 744303.

What is the population of Bengali?

Bengali has a total population of 354, including 220 males and 134 females.

How many households are there in Bengali?

There are 150 households in Bengali.

What is the literacy rate in Bengali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bengali is 68.93%. Male literacy is 75.91% and female literacy is 57.46%.