Union Territory of India
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a union territory in the Bay of Bengal region of India with its capital at Sri Vijaya Puram. The 2011 Census recorded a population of 380,581 over an area of about 8,249 km².
Overview
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a chain of more than 500 islands in the Bay of Bengal, closer to Myanmar and Indonesia than to mainland India. Turquoise water, coral reefs, white beaches such as Radhanagar on Swaraj Dweep (Havelock) and dense tropical forests make them India's favourite island destination.
Districts of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The district directory for Andaman and Nicobar Islands has not been published yet. Andaman and Nicobar Islands has 3 districts (as of January 2025).
History & formation
The Cellular Jail in Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly Port Blair) was used by the British to imprison freedom fighters and is now a national memorial. In 2024 Port Blair was renamed Sri Vijaya Puram. The islands are home to indigenous communities such as the Great Andamanese, Onge, Jarawa, Sentinelese and Shompen, whose areas are protected.
Geography
The Andaman group lies to the north and the Nicobar group to the south, separated by the Ten Degree Channel. Barren Island has India's only active volcano. Indira Point on Great Nicobar is the southernmost point of India.
State symbols
State symbols for Andaman and Nicobar Islands are awaiting editorial verification. We only list symbols confirmed by an official source.
Legislature & representation
Details| Legislature | None |
|---|---|
| Lok Sabha constituencies | 1 |
Seat figures as of January 2025 · source.
Sources & references
- Census of India 2011 – state population and area – Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India (2011) , retrieved 10 Oct 2026 – Population and area Reported
- Election Commission of India – delimitation and seats – Election Commission of India , retrieved 10 Oct 2026 – Lok Sabha and Assembly seat counts Reported