Minicoy Subdivision - Lakshadweep District, Lakshadweep
Minicoy 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. Minicoy is the main town for most villages within the subdivision.
The total area of the subdivision is 5 km², including 0.20 km² rural area and 4.37 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 946 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Minicoy Subdivision
Minicoy Subdivision has a total of 2 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 | Minicoy (Ct) | Rural | Minicoy |
| 2 | Viringili | Rural | Minicoy |
Population of Minicoy Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Minicoy Subdivision has a total population of 10,447 people, consisting of 5,366 males and 5,081 females. There are 1,442 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 2,286 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,447 | 0 | 10,447 |
| Male Population | 5,366 | 0 | 5,366 |
| Female Population | 5,081 | 0 | 5,081 |
| Total Households | 1,442 | 0 | 1,442 |
| Population Density | 2,286 / km² | 0 / km² | 2,391 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 8,768 literate people and 1,004 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 9,987 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) | 1,004 | 0 | 1,004 |
| Literate Population | 8,768 | 0 | 8,768 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,679 | 0 | 1,679 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 9,987 | 0 | 9,987 |
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.