Nicobars Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data for Nicobars district in Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Total Population
36,842
Male
20,727
56.3%
Female
16,115
43.7%
Sex Ratio
777
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
68.76%
Density
20
per km²

Administrative Details of Nicobars

Nicobars comprises 200 villages, of which 90 are inhabited and 110 are uninhabited. There are 0 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 9,288, spread across 1,841 square kilometers.

Villages200(90 inhabited110 uninhabited)
Urban Towns0
Households9,288
Total Area1,841 km²

Nicobars Urban & Rural Population

Nicobars had 0 people in urban areas (0.0%) and 36,842 people in rural areas (100.0%).

Area TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural36,842100.0%
🏙️ Urban00.0%
Total36,842100%

Data from Census 2011.

Rural Population36,842
Urban Population0

Gender Distribution in Nicobars

The total population comprises 20,727 males (56.3%) and 16,115 females (43.7%). The sex ratio is 777 females per 1000 males.

Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male20,727020,727
👩 Female16,115016,115
Male Population20,727
56.3% of total
Female Population16,115
43.7% of total

Literacy Rate in Nicobars

The literacy rate is 68.76%. Male literacy stands at 74.28% while female literacy is 61.65%, indicating a gender gap of 12.63 percentage points. The total literate population is 25,332.

Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)15,397015,397
Literate (Female)9,93509,935
Total Literate25,332025,332
Male Literacy Rate74.28%
Female Literacy Rate61.65%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Nicobars?
According to Census 2011, Nicobars has a total population of 36,842. This includes 36,842 people in rural areas and 0 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Nicobars?
Nicobars has 20,727 males (56.3%) and 16,115 females (43.7%).
What is the sex ratio of Nicobars?
The sex ratio of Nicobars is 777 females per 1000 males.
What is the literacy rate in Nicobars?
Nicobars has an overall literacy rate of 68.76%. The male literacy rate is 74.28% and the female literacy rate is 61.65%.
What is the total area of Nicobars?
Nicobars covers a total area of 1,841 square kilometers with a population density of 20 persons per square kilometer.

About Nicobars Census 2011 Data

According to Census 2011, Nicobars in Andaman & Nicobar Islands has a total population of 36,842 with a literacy rate of 68.76% and a sex ratio of 777 females per 1000 males.

This page provides comprehensive census data for Nicobars district including 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 Nicobars, Andaman & Nicobar Islands.