Kavaratti Subdivision - Lakshadweep District, Lakshadweep
Kavaratti is an administrative subdivision in the Lakshadweep District district of Lakshadweep, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Kavaratti is the main town for most villages within the subdivision.
The total area of the subdivision is 4 km², including 0.57 km² rural area and 3.63 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 815 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kavaratti Subdivision
Kavaratti Subdivision has a total of 4 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kavaratti (Ct) | Rural | Kavaratti |
| 2 | Pitti (Birds' Island) | Rural | Kavaratti |
| 3 | Suheli Cheriyakara | Rural | Kavaratti |
| 4 | Suheli Valiyakara | Rural | Kavaratti |
Population of Kavaratti Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Kavaratti Subdivision has a total population of 11,221 people, consisting of 6,182 males and 5,039 females. There are 2,249 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 2,672 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,221 | 11 | 11,210 |
| Male Population | 6,182 | 11 | 6,171 |
| Female Population | 5,039 | 0 | 5,039 |
| Total Households | 2,249 | 3 | 2,246 |
| Population Density | 2,672 / km² | 19 / km² | 3,088 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 9,218 literate people and 1,158 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 9,955 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,158 | 0 | 1,158 |
| Literate Population | 9,218 | 11 | 9,207 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,003 | 0 | 2,003 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 9,955 | 3 | 9,952 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.