East Island (Police Post & Light House) - Diglipur, North And Middle Andaman
East Island (Police Post & Light House) is a village situated in the Diglipur taluka of North And Middle Andaman district, Andaman And Nicobar Islands. It is located approximately 36 km from Diglipur and around 105 km from Mayabunder. Diglipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for East Island (Police Post & Light House) village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of East Island (Police Post & Light House) is 645243. The village falls under the 744202 pincode. Port Blair is the nearest town, located about 339 km away.
East Island (Police Post & Light House) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of East Island (Police Post & Light House)
According to the 2011 Census, East Island (Police Post & Light House) village had a total population of 16 people, including 15 males and 1 females, living in 5 households. The sex ratio was 67 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 100.00%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 100.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.
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 | 16 | 15 | 1 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 16 | 15 | 1 |
| Illiterate Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Nearby Villages of East Island (Police Post & Light House)
East Island (Police Post & Light House) 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 East Island (Police Post & Light House)
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Port Blair to East Island (Police Post & Light House) is about 339 km, with a usual travel time of around ~9.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mayabunder to East Island (Police Post & Light House) is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about East Island (Police Post & Light House)
Where is East Island (Police Post & Light House) located?
East Island (Police Post & Light House) village is located in Diglipur Taluka, North And Middle Andaman district, Andaman And Nicobar Islands, India.
What is the gram panchayat of East Island (Police Post & Light House)?
The Gram Panchayat of East Island (Police Post & Light House) is Diglipur.
What is the pincode of East Island (Police Post & Light House)?
The pincode of East Island (Police Post & Light House) is 744202.
What is the population of East Island (Police Post & Light House)?
East Island (Police Post & Light House) had a total population of 16, including 15 males and 1 females.
How many households are there in East Island (Police Post & Light House)?
East Island (Police Post & Light House) had 5 households.
What is the literacy rate in East Island (Police Post & Light House)?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of East Island (Police Post & Light House) was 100.00%. Male literacy was 100.00% and female literacy was 100.00%.