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 7,846sq 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

IndicatorStateNational
Population Density49 /km²▼379 /km²
Sex Ratio876▼943
Literacy Rate77.3%▲63.0%
SC Population0.0%▼16.6%
ST Population7.5%▼8.7%
Worker Participation40.1%▲39.8%

Health & Development

IndicatorStateNational
Child Stunting23.2%▼33.2%
Child Wasting18.4%▲18.4%
Underweight Children28.3%▼29.1%
Child Anaemia37.2%▼65.2%
Women Anaemia52.7%▼55.3%
Full Vaccination70.3%▼77.4%
Institutional Delivery98.3%▲88.5%
Improved Sanitation86.4%▲72.4%
Clean Cooking Fuel70.0%▲54.6%
Health Insurance2.0%▼41.3%
Safe Drinking Water96.3%▲93.6%
Electricity Access96.9%▼97.0%

Women & Gender

IndicatorStateNational
Child Marriage14.6%▼20.6%
Teen Pregnancy2.8%▼6.6%
Female Literacy Gap9.4%▼14.1%
Female Work Gap39.2%▲23.9%

Economy & Infrastructure

IndicatorStateNational
MSME Density36.8 per 1k pop▼42.6 per 1k pop
Total MSMEs (avg per district)6.3k▼61.7k
Manufacturing Share22.3%▼24.9%

Governance

IndicatorStateNational
Pending Cases3752 per lakh▲3585 per lakh
Cases Delayed (%)69.7%▲35.5%
Monthly Disposal Ratio1.25▲0.81

Safety & Crime

IndicatorStateNational
SC/ST Atrocities0.0 per lakh▼17.4 per lakh
Domestic Violence0.0 per lakh▼12.6 per lakh
Child Abuse (POCSO)36.3 per lakh▼89.0 per lakh
Cyber Crime8.0 per lakh▼55.7 per lakh

District Rankings

Underweight Children

Highest
1. North And Middle Andaman42.8%
2. Nicobars24.6%
3. South Andamans17.4%
Lowest
1. North And Middle Andaman42.8%
2. Nicobars24.6%
3. South Andamans17.4%

Electricity Access

Highest
1. South Andamans99.6%
2. Nicobars97.9%
3. North And Middle Andaman93.2%
Lowest
1. South Andamans99.6%
2. Nicobars97.9%
3. North And Middle Andaman93.2%

Small Business Density

Highest
1. South Andamans63.8
2. North And Middle Andaman27.3
3. Nicobars19.2
Lowest
1. South Andamans63.8
2. North And Middle Andaman27.3
3. Nicobars19.2

All Districts

3 districts
DistrictPopulationLiteracy %Sex RatioDensity /km²
South Andamans2,38,14279.9%87193
North And Middle Andaman1,05,59774.5%92531
Nicobars36,84268.8%77720
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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 2011NFHS-5 (2019–21)NJDG (2024)CVI (2021)Ag Census 2015–16Udyam/MSME (2026)NCRB SLL (2022)eRaktKosh (2024)GOBARdhan (2026)Town Amenities (2011)
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