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Andaman And Nicobar Islands

Andaman And Nicobar Islands
Capital ·
Area · — km²
Population ·
Languages ·
3
Districts
9
Mandals
559
Villages
About the state

About Andaman And Nicobar Islands

Andaman And Nicobar Islands has 3 districts indexed on VoiceOfVillage. Editorial content for this state hasn't been published yet — browse districts and villages below.

State at a glance

About Andaman And Nicobar Islands

Chief Minister
Governor
Devendra Kumar Joshi (Lt Governor)
Since 2017
Capital
Port Blair
Formed
1956
70 years ago

State symbols

  • State bird
    Andaman Wood Pigeon
  • State animal
    Dugong
  • State flower
    Pyinma (Lagerstroemia speciosa)
  • State tree
    Andaman Padauk
  • Classical dance
    Nicobari

Top crops

CoconutAreca nutRiceVegetablesSpices

Must-visit places in Andaman And Nicobar Islands

monument

Cellular Jail, Port Blair

Kala Pani prison for freedom fighters + nightly sound-and-light show.

  • beach
    Radhanagar Beach, Havelock

    White-sand crescent — repeatedly Asia's best beach.

  • historical
    Ross Island (Netaji Subhas Bose Dweep)

    Former British admin HQ — colonial ruins reclaimed by banyan.

  • beach
    Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)

    Natural coral bridge + Bharatpur snorkelling.

  • park
    Mahatma Gandhi Marine NP, Wandoor

    Glass-bottom-boat reefs around 15 islands.

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All 3 districts of Andaman And Nicobar Islands

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Quick answers

People often ask about Andaman And Nicobar Islands

How many districts and villages are in Andaman And Nicobar Islands?

Andaman And Nicobar Islands has 3 districts, 9 mandals, and 559 revenue villages.

What is the capital of Andaman And Nicobar Islands?

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When was Andaman And Nicobar Islands formed?

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How many parliamentary and assembly seats does Andaman And Nicobar Islands have?

Andaman And Nicobar Islands has 1 Lok Sabha seats.

What languages are spoken in Andaman And Nicobar Islands?

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