South Andaman district

South Andaman district stretches across 3,181 square kilometers of land, featuring dense forests, hills, and a network of beaches along its coastline.

The district emerged from the British colonial period when Port Blair functioned as a penal settlement, later transforming into an administrative center after India's independence.

The population includes four indigenous Andamanese groups - Onges, Jarawas, Great Andamanese, and Sentinelese - alongside settlers speaking Bengali, Tamil, and Hindi.

Regular ferry services connect Port Blair with neighboring islands, while the period from October to May offers the most favorable weather conditions for visitors.

The district maintains a literacy rate of 88.49 percent and encompasses three administrative tehsils: Port Blair, Ferrargunj, and Little Andaman.

Location: Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Capital city: Port Blair

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Shares border with: North and Middle Andaman district

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GPS coordinates: 11.67000,92.74000

Latest update: March 14, 2025 10:07