| Districts of Andaman and Nicobar Islands | |
|---|---|
 Districts of Andaman and Nicobar Islands | |
| Category | Districts |
| Location | Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| Number | 3 districts |
| Populations | Nicobar – 36,819 (lowest); South Andaman – 237,586 (highest) |
| Areas | Nicobar – 1,841 km2 (711 sq mi) (smallest); North and Middle Andaman –3,227 km2 (1,246 sq mi) (largest) |
| Government | |
| Subdivisions | |
Currently, the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands comprises 3 districts:
| Code [1] | Official name | Headquarters | Sub divisions | Talukas | Population [2] | Area (in sq.km) | Density (per sq.km) [2] | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NI | Nicobar | Malacca | 3 | 7 | 36,819 | 1,841 | 20 | |
| NA | North and Middle Andaman | Mayabunder | 2 | 3 | 105,539 | 3,227 | 32 | |
| SA | South Andaman | Port Blair | 3 | 5 | 237,586 | 3,181 | 80 |
On 1 August 1974 Nicobar district was separated from Andaman district. On 18 August 2006, Andaman district was bifurcated into two districts: North and Middle Andaman district and South Andaman district.
South Andaman Island is the southernmost island of the Great Andaman and is home to the majority of the population of the Andaman Islands. It belongs to the South Andaman administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is the location of Port Blair, capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Nicobar district is one of three districts in the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The district's administrative territory encompasses all of the Nicobar Islands, which are located in the Indian Ocean, between the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. The headquarters of the district is the village of Malacca, located on the island of Car Nicobar.
Interview Island is an island of the Andaman Islands. It belongs to the North and Middle Andaman administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It lies 125 km (78 mi) north of Port Blair.
Patisang is a village in the Nicobar district of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. It is located in the Great Nicobar tehsil.
Alhiat is a village in the Nicobar district of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. It is located in the Nancowry tehsil, on the Chowra island.
Vikas Nagar is a village in the Nicobar district of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. It is located in the Nancowry tehsil. It is populated by people from the former Trinket village, which was evacuated after the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.
Changua, also known as Changup, is a village in the Nicobar district of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. It is located in the Nancowry tehsil.
Chanel, also known as Chanol, is a village in the Nicobar district of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. It is located in the Nancowry tehsil.
Daring is a village in the Nicobar district of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. It is located in the Nancowry tehsil.
Pulomilo is an island in the Nicobar district of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India, and home to a village of the same name. It is located just north of Little Nicobar Island.
Luxi is a village in the Nicobar district of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. It is located in the Nancowry tehsil.
Malacca is a village in the Nicobar district of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. It is located in the Car Nicobar tehsil, near the Car Nicobar Air Force Base.
Alexandera River is a village in the Nicobar district of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. It is located in the Great Nicobar tehsil.
Afra Bay is a village in the Nicobar district of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. It is located in the Great Nicobar Subdivision on Little Nicobar Tehsil.
Chingen is a village in the Nicobar district of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. It is located in the Great Nicobar tehsil.
Kokeon is a village in the Nicobar district of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. It is located in the Great Nicobar tehsil.
Gandhi Nagar is a village in the Nicobar district of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. It is located in the Great Nicobar tehsil.
East Island is an island of the Andaman Islands. It belongs to the North and Middle Andaman administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The island is located 220 km (137 mi) north from Port Blair.
Curlew Island is an island of the Andaman Islands. It belongs to the North and Middle Andaman administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The island lies 150 km (93 mi) north of Port Blair.
Aves Island is an island of the Andaman Islands. It belongs to the North and Middle Andaman administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The island lies 140 km (87 mi) north from Port Blair.
