Gandhi Nagar (Forest Beat) - Diglipur, North And Middle Andaman
Gandhi Nagar (Forest Beat) is a village situated in the Diglipur taluka of North And Middle Andaman district, Andaman And Nicobar Islands. It is located approximately 20 km from Diglipur and around 88 km from Mayabunder. Diglipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandhi Nagar (Forest Beat) village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandhi Nagar (Forest Beat) is 645256. The village falls under the 744202 pincode. Port Blair is the nearest town, located about 319 km away.
Gandhi Nagar (Forest Beat) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Gandhi Nagar (Forest Beat)
According to the 2011 Census, Gandhi Nagar (Forest Beat) village had a total population of 502 people, including 253 males and 249 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.51%, with male literacy at 71.37% and female literacy at 54.85%.
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 | 502 | 253 | 249 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 69 | 26 | 43 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 275 | 162 | 113 |
| Illiterate Population | 227 | 91 | 136 |
Nearby Villages of Gandhi Nagar (Forest Beat)
Gandhi Nagar (Forest Beat) 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 Gandhi Nagar (Forest Beat)
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Port Blair to Gandhi Nagar (Forest Beat) is about 319 km, with a usual travel time of around ~9.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mayabunder to Gandhi Nagar (Forest Beat) is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Gandhi Nagar (Forest Beat)
Where is Gandhi Nagar (Forest Beat) located?
Gandhi Nagar (Forest Beat) village is located in Diglipur Taluka, North And Middle Andaman district, Andaman And Nicobar Islands, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gandhi Nagar (Forest Beat)?
The Gram Panchayat of Gandhi Nagar (Forest Beat) is Diglipur.
What is the pincode of Gandhi Nagar (Forest Beat)?
The pincode of Gandhi Nagar (Forest Beat) is 744202.
What is the population of Gandhi Nagar (Forest Beat)?
Gandhi Nagar (Forest Beat) had a total population of 502, including 253 males and 249 females.
How many households are there in Gandhi Nagar (Forest Beat)?
Gandhi Nagar (Forest Beat) had 112 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gandhi Nagar (Forest Beat)?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gandhi Nagar (Forest Beat) was 63.51%. Male literacy was 71.37% and female literacy was 54.85%.