Andaman & Nicobar Islands Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data showing population distribution and literacy rates for Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Total Population
3,80,581
Male
2,02,871
53.3%
Female
1,77,710
46.7%
Sex Ratio
876
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
77.32%
Density
46
per km²

Administrative Details of Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Andaman & Nicobar Islands comprises 555 villages, of which 396 are inhabited and 159 are uninhabited. There are 5 urban towns in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The total number of households stands at 94,551, spread across 8,249 square kilometers.

Villages555(396 inhabited159 uninhabited)
Urban Towns5
Households94,551
Total Area8,249 km²

Andaman & Nicobar Islands Urban & Rural Population

According to Census data, Andaman & Nicobar Islands had 1,43,488 people in urban areas (37.7%) and 2,37,093 people in rural areas (62.3%).

Area TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural2,37,09362.3%
🏙️ Urban1,43,48837.7%
Total3,80,581100%

Data from Census 2011. Bars show relative proportion.

Rural Population2,37,093
Urban Population1,43,488

Gender Distribution in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

The total population of Andaman & Nicobar Islands comprises 2,02,871 males (53.3%) and 1,77,710 females (46.7%). The sex ratio in Andaman & Nicobar Islands is 876 females per 1000 males.

Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male1,26,28776,5842,02,871
👩 Female1,10,80666,9041,77,710

Blue bars represent male, pink bars represent female.

Male Population2,02,871
53.3% of total
Female Population1,77,710
46.7% of total

Literacy Rate in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

The literacy rate in Andaman & Nicobar Islands is 77.32% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at 81.03% while female literacy is 73.1%, indicating a gender gap of 7.93 percentage points. The total literate population is 2,94,281.

Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)99,96064,4171,64,377
Literate (Female)78,06551,8391,29,904
Total Literate1,78,0251,16,2562,94,281

Literacy rates by gender.

Male Literacy Rate81.03%
Female Literacy Rate73.1%

Andaman & Nicobar Islands District-wise Population, Area, Sex Ratio & Literacy Data

Andaman & Nicobar Islands has 3 districts ranked by Census 2011 population. Click any district name for detailed demographics.

#District Population Literacy % Sex Ratio Area (km²)
1South Andaman2,38,14279.9%8712,672
2North & Middle Andaman1,05,59774.51%9253,736
3Nicobars36,84268.76%7771,841

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All States in India by Population

India's most populous states ranked by Census 2011 data. Andaman & Nicobar Islands has a population of 3,80,581. Click any state to view detailed demographics.

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1. Uttar Pradesh19,98,12,341
2. Maharashtra11,23,74,333
3. Bihar10,40,99,452
4. West Bengal9,12,76,115
5. Andhra Pradesh8,45,80,777
6. Madhya Pradesh7,26,26,809
7. Tamil Nadu7,21,47,030
8. Rajasthan6,85,48,437
9. Karnataka6,10,95,297
10. Gujarat6,04,39,692
11. Odisha4,19,74,218
12. Kerala3,34,06,061
13. Jharkhand3,29,88,134
14. Assam3,12,05,576
15. Punjab2,77,43,338
16. Chhattisgarh2,55,45,198
17. Haryana2,53,51,462
18. Nct Of Delhi1,67,87,941
19. Jammu & Kashmir1,25,41,302
20. Uttarakhand1,00,86,292
21. Himachal Pradesh68,64,602
22. Tripura36,73,917
23. Meghalaya29,66,889
24. Manipur28,55,794
25. Nagaland19,78,502
26. Goa14,58,545
27. Arunachal Pradesh13,83,727
28. Puducherry12,47,953
29. Mizoram10,97,206
30. Chandigarh10,55,450
31. Sikkim6,10,577
32. Andaman & Nicobar Islands3,80,581
33. Dadra & Nagar Haveli3,43,709
34. Daman & Diu2,43,247
35. Lakshadweep64,473

List of Districts in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Complete list of all 3 districts in Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
According to Census 2011, Andaman & Nicobar Islands has a total population of 3,80,581. This includes 2,37,093 people in rural areas and 1,43,488 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
Andaman & Nicobar Islands has 2,02,871 males (53.3%) and 1,77,710 females (46.7%).
What is the sex ratio of Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
The sex ratio of Andaman & Nicobar Islands is 876 females per 1000 males. This means for every 1000 men, there are 876 women in the state.
What is the literacy rate in Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
Andaman & Nicobar Islands has an overall literacy rate of 77.32%. The male literacy rate is 81.03% and the female literacy rate is 73.1%. Total literate population is 2,94,281.
What is the total area of Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
Andaman & Nicobar Islands covers a total area of 8,249 square kilometers with a population density of 46 persons per square kilometer.
How many districts are in Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
Andaman & Nicobar Islands comprises 3 districts according to Census 2011.
What is the SC and ST population in Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
Andaman & Nicobar Islands has a Scheduled Caste (SC) population of 0 (0% of total) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) population of 28,530 (7.5% of total).

About Andaman & Nicobar Islands Census 2011 Data

According to Census 2011, Andaman & Nicobar Islands has a total population of 3,80,581 with a literacy rate of 77.32% and a sex ratio of 876 females per 1000 males.

Andaman & Nicobar Islands comprises 3 districts. This page provides comprehensive census data for Andaman & Nicobar Islands including district-wise demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.

Data Source: Census of India 2011

All statistics based on official Census 2011 data for Andaman & Nicobar Islands.