Lakshadweep is an Indian Union Territory located in the Southern region of India. Lakshadweep union territory is established on 1-Nov-1956 and the capital of Lakshadweep is Kavaratti. Lakshadweep is a beautiful group of islands in the Arabian Sea, southwest of India. It's known for its crystal-clear waters and colorful coral reefs, making it a perfect place for snorkeling and diving. Lakshadweep is also home to friendly people and unique marine life, making it a paradise for nature lovers and beach enthusiasts!
Total area of Lakshadweep is 30 km² including 9.17 km² rural area and 20.83 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Lakshadweep has a population of 64,473 peoples, out of which urban population is 50,332 while rural population is 14,141. There are about 11,574 houses in the union territory, including 8,864 urban houses and 2,710 rural houses.
English, Malayalam are the main languages of Lakshadweep. As per ISO 3166-2:IN standard - the ISO code of Lakshadweep is IN-LD. Lakshadweep union territory is further divided in to districts for administrative purposes.
| # | District | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakshadweep | 30 | 64,473 | 2149 |
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,141 | 50,332 | 64,473 |
| Male Population | 7,243 | 25,880 | 33,123 |
| Female Population | 6,898 | 24,452 | 31,350 |
| Union Territory Overview | |
| State/UT : | Lakshadweep (ലക്ഷദ്വീപ്) |
| Capital : | Kavaratti |
| Established : | 1-Nov-1956 |
| Total Area : | 30 km² |
| Total Population (2011) : | 64,473 |
| High Court : | Kerala High Court (Kochi bench) |
| State/UTs in Southern Region of India | |
| Andhra Pradesh | Karnataka |
| Kerala | Lakshadweep |
| Puducherry | Tamil Nadu |
| Telangana | |
* All survey data is based on Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, 2015 (censusindia.gov.in). Open Government Data Platform India.