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About Andaman and Nicobar Islands State
Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a State/Ut in India. As per the data provided by Census of India in 2011, total population of Andaman and Nicobar Islands was 380,581 which is 0.03% of total population of India.Andaman and Nicobar Islands covers 8,249 Km2 area. Sex ratio of Andaman and Nicobar Islands's population is 876 females for every 1000 males, while child sex ratio is 968 females out of 1000 males.
For better understaing, details are categorized in four sections i.e. Population of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Urban/Rural population of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Literacy data of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Religion wise data of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Below are the full details and list of districts in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. Select any of these to know detailed information about them.
Area, population and sex ratio of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | DESCRIPTION | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 380,581 | Population (%) | 0.03 |
| Male Population | 202,871 | Sex Ratio | 876 |
| Female Population | 177,710 | Child Sex Ratio | 968 |
| Area ( In Km. Square ) | 8,249 |
Andaman and Nicobar Islands has a total population of 380,581 people. Out of this, the male population stands at 202,871 while the female population 177,710. The state area is 8,249 square kilometers.
In terms of demographic statistics, Andaman and Nicobar Islands has sex ratio of 876 females per 1000 males and The child sex ratio is 968. Andaman and Nicobar Islands makes up 0.03% of India's total population.
Urban/Rural Population of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | DESCRIPTION | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Population | 143,488 | Rural Population | 237,093 |
| Urban Population (%) | 37.70 | Rural Population (%) | 62.30 |
| Urban Population Growth (%) | 23.49 | Rural Population Growth (%) | 1.19 |
| Urban male Population | 76,584 | Rural Male Population | 126,287 |
| Urban Female Population | 66,904 | Rural Female Population | 110,806 |
| Urban Sex Ratio | 874 | Rural Sex Ratio | 877 |
Andaman and Nicobar Islands urban population is 143,488 (37.70% of the total), while the rural population is 237,093 (62.30% of the total). The urban population growth rate is significantly higher at 23.49% compared to the rural growth rate of -1.19%.
Among the urban population 76,584 are males, and 66,904 are females, resulting in an urban sex ratio of 874 females per 1000 males. In the rural population 126,287 are males and 110,806 are females, resulting in an rural sex ratio of 877 females per 1000 males.
Literacy data of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | DESCRIPTION | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Literate | 294,281 | Literacy (%) | 86.63 |
| Male Literate | 164,377 | Male Literacy (%) | 90.27 |
| Female Literate | 129,904 | Female Literacy (%) | 82.43 |
| Urban Literate | 116,256 | Rural Literate | 178,025 |
| Urban Male Literacy (%) | 93.11 | Rural Male Literacy (%) | 88.53 |
| Urban Female Literacy (%) | 74.57 | Rural Female Literacy (%) | 68.94 |
The literacy data of Andaman and Nicobar Islands highlights a total literacy rate stands at 86.63% with 294,281 literate individuals. Male literacy is 90.27% while female literacy is lower at 82.43% among them, 164,377 males and 129,904 females are literate, highlighting a gender gap.
Urban areas show higher literacy rate with 116,256 people being literate, with men at 93.11% and female at 74.57%, compared to rural areas whereas 178,025 people are literate, with male at 88.53% and female at 68.94%. Highlights a gap between urban and rural literacy rates.
Religion Wise Data of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | DESCRIPTION | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 264,296 | Hindu (%) | 69.45 |
| Muslim | 32,413 | Muslim (%) | 8.52 |
| Sikh | 1,286 | Sikh (%) | 0.34 |
| Christian | 80,984 | Christian (%) | 21.28 |
| Jain | 31 | Jain (%) | 0.01 |
| Buddhist | 338 | Buddhist (%) | 0.09 |
| Other | 564 | Other (%) | 0.15 |
| Not Avaiable | 669 | Not Avaiable (%) | 0.18 |
Andaman and Nicobar Islands population is mostly hindu (69.45 %%) with a total 264,296 people. Muslim(8.52 %%) with a total 32,413 people. Sikh are (0.34 %%) with a total 1,286 people. Smaller communities include Christian (21.28 %% with 80,984 people). Jain (0.01 %% with 31 people) Buddhist (0.09 %% with 338 people) and Other (0.15 %% with 564 people). Around (0.18 %% with 669 people) did not specify their religion.