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Andaman and Nicobar Islands Population | Sex Ratio | Literacy

As per details from Census 2011, Andaman and Nicobar Islands has population of 3.81 Lakhs, an increase from figure of 3.56 Lakh in 2001 census. Total population of Andaman and Nicobar Islands as per lastest census data is 380,581 of which male and female are 202,871 and 177,710 respectively. In 2001, total population was 356,152 in which males were 192,972 while females were 163,180. The total population growth in this decade was 6.86 percent while in previous decade it was 26.94 percent. The population of Andaman and Nicobar Islands forms 0.03 percent of India in 2011. In 2001, the figure was 0.03 percent.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands Sex Ratio 2024

Sex Ratio in Andaman and Nicobar Islands is 876 i.e. for each 1000 male, which is below national average of 940 as per latest census. In 2001, the sex ratio of female was 846 per 1000 males in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands Literacy Rate 2024

Literacy rate in Andaman and Nicobar Islands has seen upward trend and is 86.63 percent as per latest population census. Of that, male literacy stands at 90.27 percent while female literacy is at 82.43 percent.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands 2023 - 2024 Population

What is the population of Andaman and Nicobar Islands in 2024 ? The last census of Andaman and Nicobar Islands was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we do have projection of Andaman and Nicobar Islands 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.

Year Projected Population
2011 3.81 Lakhs 380,581
2021 4.05 Lakhs 405,400
2022 4.08 Lakhs 407,900
2023 4.10 Lakhs 410,000

Andaman and Nicobar Islands Religion wise Population 2024

Hinduism is majority religion in state of Andaman and Nicobar Islands with 69.45 % followers. Christianity is second most popular religion in Andaman and Nicobar Islands state with 21.28 % following it. In Andaman and Nicobar Islands state, Islam is followed by 8.52 %, Jainism by 0.01 %, Sikhism by 0.34 % and Buddhism by 0.34 %. Around 0.15 % stated 'Other Religion', approximately 0.18 % stated 'No Particular Religion'.

Description Percentage
Hindu 69.45 %
Christian 21.28 %
Muslim 8.52 %

Andaman and Nicobar Islands Population Data

Description 2011 2001
Approximate Population 3.81 Lakhs 3.56 Lakh
Actual Population 380,581 356,152
Male 202,871 192,972
Female 177,710 163,180
Population Growth 6.86% 26.94%
Percantage of total Population 0.03% 0.03%
Sex Ratio 876 846
Child Sex Ratio 968 957
Density/km2 46 43
Area(Km 2) 8,249 8,249
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 40,878 44,781
Literacy 86.63 % 81.30 %
Male Literacy 90.27 % 86.33 %
Female Literacy 82.43 % 75.24 %

Andaman and Nicobar Islands Urban Population

Out of total population of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, 37.70% people live in urban regions. The urban population of Andaman and Nicobar Islands increased by 23.49 percent during 2001-2011 period and is expected to rise further. Sex Ratio in urban regions of Andaman and Nicobar Islands was 874 females per 1000 males. Average Literacy rate in Andaman and Nicobar Islands for Urban regions was 90.10 percent.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands Rural Population

Of the total population of Andaman and Nicobar Islands state, around 62.30 percent live in the villages of rural areas. The population growth rate in Andaman and Nicobar Islands for rural populatation recorded for this decade (2001-2011) was -1.19%. In rural regions of Andaman and Nicobar Islands state, female sex ratio per 1000 males was 877. Average literacy rate in Andaman and Nicobar Islands for rural areas was 84.50 percent.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands City List


Andaman and Nicobar Islands State Information

Recently as per Andaman and Nicobar Islands census data, 57.32% houses are owned while 32.26% were rented. In all, 72.88% couples in Andaman and Nicobar Islands lived in single family. In 2011, 89.28% of Andaman and Nicobar Islands population had access to Banking and Non-Banking Finance Corporation. Only 3.46% of Andaman and Nicobar Islands population had internet facility which is likely to improve in 2021 due to Reliance Jio and Airtel. This is likely to see increased ecommerce penetration of Flipkart/Amazon in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. 6.88% of family in Andaman and Nicobar Islands owned car while 24.71% owned two wheller. Due to increase in literacy rate of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, we are also seeing increase in interest in purchasing Health and Life Insurance policies by Andaman and Nicobar Islands population. In few months we will also get details of election data for Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

The capital city which is also the largest city in the state of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is Port Blair. The languages spoken in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands state includes Hindi and English. In total Andaman and Nicobar Islands (AN) state comprises 3 districts. The ISOCODE assigned by International Organization for Standardization for Andaman and Nicobar Islands state is AN.

What is the population of Andaman and Nicobar Islands in 2023? The question though legimate has no correct answer. The last census of Andaman and Nicobar Islands was done in 2011 and the next census of 2021 is postponed until 2024. The current estimated population is approximately 4.10 Lakhs.

Literacy rate of Andaman and Nicobar Islands has seen upward trend and is 86.63 % as per 2011 population census. We have now also got estimated 2021 literacy rate of Andaman and Nicobar Islands from government records and data.

As per details from latest census data, currently Andaman and Nicobar Islands is having higher sex ratio compared to national average. Sex Ratio of Andaman and Nicobar Islands in 2011-2021 is...