Malacca - Nancowry, Nicobars

Malacca is a village situated in the Nancowry taluka of Nicobars district, Andaman And Nicobar Islands. It is located approximately 2.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nancowrie and around 122 km from the district headquarters in Car Nicobar.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malacca is 645095. The village falls under the 744303 pincode. Port Blair is the nearest town, located about 435 km away.

Malacca village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system.

Population of Malacca

As per Census 2011, Malacca village has a total population of 158 people, consisting of 76 males and 82 females. The village has 35 households and a sex ratio of 1,078 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 115 literate and 43 illiterate residents. Additionally, 155 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1587682
Child Population (0–6 yrs)28820
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1557580
Literate Population1156451
Illiterate Population431231

Nearby Villages of Malacca

Malacca 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 Malacca

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ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Malacca is about 435 km, with a usual travel time of around ~12.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Car Nicobar to Malacca is about 122 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

FAQs about Malacca

Where is Malacca located?

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

What is the pincode of Malacca?

The pincode of Malacca is 744303.

What is the population of Malacca?

Malacca has a total population of 158, including 76 males and 82 females.

How many households are there in Malacca?

There are 35 households in Malacca.

What is the literacy rate in Malacca?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Malacca is 72.78%. Male literacy is 84.21% and female literacy is 62.20%.