Dugong Creek (Os) - Little Andaman, South Andamans
Dugong Creek (Os) is a village situated in the Little Andaman taluka of South Andamans district, Andaman And Nicobar Islands. It is located approximately 34 km from Little Andaman and around 154 km from Port Blair. Ramkrishnapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dugong Creek (Os) village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dugong Creek (Os) is 645552. The village falls under the 744207 pincode. Port Blair is the nearest town, located about 154 km away.
Dugong Creek (Os) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Dugong Creek (Os)
According to the 2011 Census, Dugong Creek (Os) village had a total population of 109 people, including 59 males and 50 females, living in 23 households. The sex ratio was 847 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.45%, with male literacy at 67.35% and female literacy at 52.94%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 101.
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 | 109 | 59 | 50 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 26 | 10 | 16 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 101 | 52 | 49 |
| Literate Population | 51 | 33 | 18 |
| Illiterate Population | 58 | 26 | 32 |
Nearby Villages of Dugong Creek (Os)
Dugong Creek (Os) 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 Dugong Creek (Os)
| 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 Dugong Creek (Os) is about 154 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Dugong Creek (Os)
Where is Dugong Creek (Os) located?
Dugong Creek (Os) village is located in Little Andaman Taluka, South Andamans district, Andaman And Nicobar Islands, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dugong Creek (Os)?
The Gram Panchayat of Dugong Creek (Os) is Ramkrishnapur.
What is the pincode of Dugong Creek (Os)?
The pincode of Dugong Creek (Os) is 744207.
What is the population of Dugong Creek (Os)?
Dugong Creek (Os) had a total population of 109, including 59 males and 50 females.
How many households are there in Dugong Creek (Os)?
Dugong Creek (Os) had 23 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dugong Creek (Os)?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dugong Creek (Os) was 61.45%. Male literacy was 67.35% and female literacy was 52.94%.