Nicobars
District in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Nicobars is a district in Andaman & Nicobar Islands with a population of 36.8k spread across 1,855 sq km. Its literacy rate of 68.8% is below the state average of 77.3% and above the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 777 females per 1,000 males, below the state average of 876.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 53.5% | 50.7% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 76.8% | 66.0% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 100.0% | 99.4% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 945.479 | 963.01 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | — | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 2.8 | 2.1 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 35.0% | 41.1% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | — | — | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | — | 9.2% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | — | 4 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Nicobars district?
Nicobars has a population of 36.8k according to the Census 2011, with a density of 20 people per sq km across 1,855 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Nicobars?
Nicobars has a literacy rate of 68.8%, which is below the Andaman & Nicobar Islands average of 77.3% and above the national average of 63.0%.
How does Nicobars compare to Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
Nicobars has a sex ratio of 777 (below state average of 876) and a literacy rate of 68.8% (below state average of 77.3%).
What data sources are used for Nicobars?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.