Andaman & Nicobar Islands
District-Level Data & Statistics
Population
3.8 Lakh
0.0% of India
Districts
3
Area
7,846 km²
Literacy Rate
77.3%
National: 63.0%
Sex Ratio
876
National: 943
Andaman & Nicobar Islands is India's 34th most populous state with a population of 3.8 Lakh spread across 3 districts covering 7,846 sq km. The state's literacy rate stands at 77.3%, above the national average of 63.0%. With a sex ratio of 876 females per 1,000 males, it is below the national figure of 943.
Demographics
Indicator
State
National
Population Density
49 /km²
▼
379 /km²
Sex Ratio
876
▼
943
Literacy Rate
77.3%
▲
63.0%
SC Population
0.0%
▼
16.6%
ST Population
7.5%
▼
8.7%
Worker Participation
40.1%
▲
39.8%
Health & Development
Indicator
State
National
Child Stunting
23.2%
▼
33.2%
Child Wasting
18.4%
▲
18.4%
Underweight Children
28.3%
▼
29.1%
Child Anaemia
37.2%
▼
65.2%
Women Anaemia
52.7%
▼
55.3%
Full Vaccination
70.3%
▼
77.4%
Institutional Delivery
98.3%
▲
88.5%
Improved Sanitation
86.4%
▲
72.4%
Clean Cooking Fuel
70.0%
▲
54.6%
Health Insurance
2.0%
▼
41.3%
Safe Drinking Water
96.3%
▲
93.6%
Electricity Access
96.9%
▼
97.0%
Women & Gender
Indicator
State
National
Child Marriage
14.6%
▼
20.6%
Teen Pregnancy
2.8%
▼
6.6%
Female Literacy Gap
0.1%
▼
0.1%
Female Work Gap
0.4%
▲
0.2%
Economy & Infrastructure
Indicator
State
National
MSME Density
36.8 per 1k pop
▼
42.6 per 1k pop
Total MSMEs (avg per district)
6.3k
▼
61.7k
Manufacturing Share
22.3%
▼
24.9%
Governance
Indicator
State
National
Pending Cases
3752 per lakh
▲
3585 per lakh
Cases Delayed (%)
0.7%
▲
0.4%
Monthly Disposal Ratio
1.25
▲
0.81
Safety & Crime
Indicator
State
National
SC/ST Atrocities
0.0 per lakh
▼
17.4 per lakh
Domestic Violence
0.0 per lakh
▼
12.6 per lakh
Child Abuse (POCSO)
36.3 per lakh
▼
89.0 per lakh
Cyber Crime
8.0 per lakh
▼
55.7 per lakh
District Rankings
Underweight Children
Highest
1. North And Middle Andaman
42.8%
2. Nicobars
24.6%
3. South Andamans
17.4%
Lowest
1. North And Middle Andaman
42.8%
2. Nicobars
24.6%
3. South Andamans
17.4%
Electricity Access
Highest
1. South Andamans
99.6%
2. Nicobars
97.9%
3. North And Middle Andaman
93.2%
Lowest
1. South Andamans
99.6%
2. Nicobars
97.9%
3. North And Middle Andaman
93.2%
Small Business Density
Highest
1. South Andamans
63.8
2. North And Middle Andaman
27.3
3. Nicobars
19.2
Lowest
1. South Andamans
63.8
2. North And Middle Andaman
27.3
3. Nicobars
19.2
All Districts
3 of 3
| District | Population | Literacy % | Sex Ratio | Density /km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Andamans | 2,38,142 | 79.9% | 871 | 93 |
| North And Middle Andaman | 1,05,597 | 74.5% | 925 | 31 |
| Nicobars | 36,842 | 68.8% | 777 | 20 |
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Launch Map →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
Andaman & Nicobar Islands has a population of 3.8 Lakh according to the Census 2011, making it India's 34th most populous state. The population is spread across 3 districts.
How many districts are in Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
Andaman & Nicobar Islands has 3 districts covering a total area of 7,846 sq km.
Which district in Andaman & Nicobar Islands has the highest literacy rate?
South Andamans has the highest literacy rate in Andaman & Nicobar Islands at 79.9%, compared to the state average of 77.3%.
What is Andaman & Nicobar Islands's sex ratio?
Andaman & Nicobar Islands has a sex ratio of 876 females per 1,000 males, which is below the national average of 943.
Data Sources
Census 2011
NFHS-5 (2019–21)
NJDG (2024)
CVI (2021)
Ag Census 2015–16
Udyam/MSME (2026)
NCRB SLL (2022)
eRaktKosh (2024)
GOBARdhan (2026)
Town Amenities (2011)