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| name = Andaman and Nicobar Islands | | name = Andaman and Nicobar Islands | ||
| capital = | | capital = Port Blair | ||
| districts = | | districts = 3 | ||
| area = | | area = 8,249 km² | ||
| population = | | population = 380,581 | ||
| official_languages = | | official_languages = English, Hindi | ||
}} | }} | ||
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a union territory of India comprising 836 islands, of which only 31 are inhabited. The islands are grouped into two main clusters: the northern Andaman Islands and the southern Nicobar Islands, separated by the 150 km (93 mi)-wide Ten Degree Channel. The capital and largest city of the territory, Port Blair, is located approximately 1,190 km (740 mi) from Chennai and 1,255 km (780 mi) from Kolkata in mainland India. The islands are situated between the Bay of Bengal to the west and the Andaman Sea to the east. The northernmost point is 901 km (560 mi) from the mouth of the Hooghly River. Indira Point, located at 6°45'10″N and 93°49'36″E on the southern tip of Great Nicobar, is the southernmost point of India. | |||
== Political Leaders == | == Political Leaders == | ||
Latest revision as of 13:12, 4 February 2026
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | |
|---|---|
| Capital | Port Blair |
| Districts | 3 |
| Area | 8,249 km² |
| Population (2011) | 380,581 |
| Official Language(s) | English, Hindi |
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a union territory of India comprising 836 islands, of which only 31 are inhabited. The islands are grouped into two main clusters: the northern Andaman Islands and the southern Nicobar Islands, separated by the 150 km (93 mi)-wide Ten Degree Channel. The capital and largest city of the territory, Port Blair, is located approximately 1,190 km (740 mi) from Chennai and 1,255 km (780 mi) from Kolkata in mainland India. The islands are situated between the Bay of Bengal to the west and the Andaman Sea to the east. The northernmost point is 901 km (560 mi) from the mouth of the Hooghly River. Indira Point, located at 6°45'10″N and 93°49'36″E on the southern tip of Great Nicobar, is the southernmost point of India.
Political Leaders
Professionals
- List of notable professionals from Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Institutions
- Major universities and institutes in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Notable Personalities
- Famous people from Andaman and Nicobar Islands.