Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep is a district in the Lakshadweep Union Territory of India. The total area of Lakshadweep district is 30 km², which includes 9.17 km² of rural area and 20.83 km² of urban area. There are about 6 villages in Lakshadweep district.
For administrative convenience, Lakshadweep district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 10 subdivisions in Lakshadweep district. Here is the list of all Lakshadweep Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Lakshadweep District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agatti | 4 | 7,566 |
| 2 | Amini | 3 | 7,661 |
| 3 | Andrott | 5 | 11,191 |
| 4 | Bitra | 0 | 271 |
| 5 | Chetlat | 1 | 2,347 |
| 6 | Kadmat | 3 | 5,404 |
| 7 | Kalpeni | 3 | 4,419 |
| 8 | Kavaratti | 4 | 11,221 |
| 9 | Kiltan | 3 | 3,946 |
| 10 | Minicoy | 5 | 10,447 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Andrott is the largest subdivision in lakshadweep district by area, while Kavaratti is the largest by population. Bitra is the smallest subdivision in lakshadweep district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Andrott | Kavaratti |
| Smallest Tehsil | Bitra | Bitra |
Population of Lakshadweep District
The population of Lakshadweep offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Lakshadweep, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64,473 | 14,141 | 50,332 |
| Total Male Population | 33,123 | 7,243 | 25,880 |
| Total Female Population | 31,350 | 6,898 | 24,452 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,255 | 1,815 | 5,440 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,797 | 950 | 2,847 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,458 | 865 | 2,593 |
| Literate Population | 52,553 | 11,288 | 41,265 |
| Literate Male Population | 28,023 | 5,949 | 22,074 |
| Literate Female Population | 24,530 | 5,339 | 19,191 |
| Illiterate Population | 11,920 | 2,853 | 9,067 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 5,100 | 1,294 | 3,806 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,820 | 1,559 | 5,261 |
| Households | 11,574 | 2,710 | 8,864 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Lakshadweep district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Lakshadweep district is 64,473, including 33,123 males and 31,350 females. In rural areas, it is 14,141, including 7,243 males and 6,898 females. In urban areas, it is 50,332, including 25,880 males and 24,452 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Lakshadweep district is 7,255, including 3,797 boys and 3,458 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,815, including 950 boys and 865 girls. In urban areas, it is 5,440, including 2,847 boys and 2,593 girls.
- Literate population in Lakshadweep district is around 52,553, including 28,023 males and 24,530 females. In rural areas, it is 11,288, including 5,949 males and 5,339 females. In urban areas, it is 41,265, including 22,074 males and 19,191 females.
- Illiterate population in Lakshadweep district is about 11,920, including 5,100 males and 6,820 females. In rural areas, it is 2,853, including 1,294 males and 1,559 females. In urban areas, it is 9,067, including 3,806 males and 5,261 females.
- There are about 11,574 households in Lakshadweep district, including 2,710 in rural areas and 8,864 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Lakshadweep. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SC Male Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SC Female Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 61,120 | 13,463 | 47,657 |
| ST Male Population | 30,515 | 6,752 | 23,763 |
| ST Female Population | 30,605 | 6,711 | 23,894 |
| Population Density | 2,149 / km² | 1,542 / km² | 2,416 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Lakshadweep district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Lakshadweep district is about 61,120, including 30,515 males and 30,605 females. In rural areas, it is 13,463, including 6,752 males and 6,711 females. In urban areas, it is 47,657, including 23,763 males and 23,894 females.
- Overall population density of Lakshadweep district is around 2,149 people per km². Rural areas have about 1,542 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,416 people per km².