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Sri Vijaya Puram

Sri Vijaya Puram, Capital city in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Description

Sri Vijaya Puram is the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on the eastern side of South Andaman Island, where forested hills slope down to the harbour basin. Several small bays and headlands shape the coastline, while residential neighbourhoods spread in terraces across the slopes.

History

The British East India Company founded a penal colony at this site in 1789 and named it after Captain Archibald Blair. It later became a place of exile for political prisoners from the Indian independence struggle.

Culture

Local fishing boats dock at Aberdeen Bazaar every morning and sell fresh catch directly from the deck. The streets around the market display a mix of Bengali script and Hindi lettering on the shopfronts.

Practical

The airport terminal sits about 4 kilometres south of the town centre and taxis run regularly in both directions. Ferries to surrounding islands depart from Phoenix Bay Jetty, which is within walking distance of Aberdeen Bazaar.

Did you know?

The place officially received the name Sri Vijaya Puram in September 2024, although many maps and signs still show the earlier designation. Japanese bunkers from World War II remain at some beaches south of the town.

Inception
1858
Elevation above the sea
17 m
GPS coordinates
11.66453,92.73904
Latest update
December 14, 2025 20:23

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