Aerial Bay (Rv) - Diglipur, North And Middle Andaman
Aerial Bay (Rv) is a village situated in the Diglipur taluka of North And Middle Andaman district, Andaman And Nicobar Islands. It is located approximately 9 km from Diglipur and around 89 km from Mayabunder. Keralapuram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aerial Bay (Rv) village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Aerial Bay (Rv) is 645227. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.96 hectares and falls under the 744202 pincode. Port Blair is the nearest town, located about 309 km away.
Aerial Bay (Rv) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Aerial Bay (Rv)
According to the 2011 Census, Aerial Bay (Rv) village had a total population of 820 people, including 458 males and 362 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 790 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.22%, with male literacy at 93.66% and female literacy at 85.89%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.
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 | 820 | 458 | 362 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 84 | 48 | 36 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 20 | 11 | 9 |
| Literate Population | 664 | 384 | 280 |
| Illiterate Population | 156 | 74 | 82 |
Nearby Villages of Aerial Bay (Rv)
Aerial Bay (Rv) 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 Aerial Bay (Rv)
Aerial Bay (Rv) 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 | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Port Blair to Aerial Bay (Rv) is about 309 km, with a usual travel time of around ~8.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mayabunder to Aerial Bay (Rv) is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Aerial Bay (Rv)
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Aerial Bay (Rv) village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Aerial Bay (Rv)
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Aerial Bay (Rv) 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 5-10 km |
FAQs about Aerial Bay (Rv)
Where is Aerial Bay (Rv) located?
Aerial Bay (Rv) village is located in Diglipur Taluka, North And Middle Andaman district, Andaman And Nicobar Islands, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Aerial Bay (Rv)?
The Gram Panchayat of Aerial Bay (Rv) is Keralapuram.
What is the pincode of Aerial Bay (Rv)?
The pincode of Aerial Bay (Rv) is 744202.
What is the population of Aerial Bay (Rv)?
Aerial Bay (Rv) had a total population of 820, including 458 males and 362 females.
How many households are there in Aerial Bay (Rv)?
Aerial Bay (Rv) had 226 households.
What is the literacy rate in Aerial Bay (Rv)?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Aerial Bay (Rv) was 90.22%. Male literacy was 93.66% and female literacy was 85.89%.