Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Union TerritoryAN• Bay of Bengal / Eastern India
Capital
Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair)
Largest City
Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair)
Formation Date
1 November 1956
Statehood
1 November 1956
Emblem of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Population
3.8 Lakh
2011 census
Area
8,249 km²
Districts
3
Lok Sabha Seats
1
Rajya Sabha Seats
0
Assembly Seats
0
Legislative Council
0
No council
About Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands became a Union Territory of India under the States Reorganisation framework in 1956.
- State Code
- AN
- ISO Code
- IN-AN
- Official Language
- Hindi, English
- Additional Language
- Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Nicobarese
- Region
- Bay of Bengal / Eastern India
- Zone
- Andaman and Nicobar Administration
- Time Zone
- Asia/Kolkata
Current Leadership
(2)AJ
Admiral D. K. Joshi
Governor
Since 8 Oct 2017
GB
Gyanesh Bharti
Chief Secretary
State Symbols
Animal
Dugong
Bird
Andaman wood pigeon
Flower
Fleming's orchid
Tree
Andaman padauk
Aquatic animal
Dugong
Fish
Mahseer
Legislative Strength
1
Lok Sabha Seats
0
Rajya Sabha Seats
0
Assembly Seats
0
Legislative Council Seats
Party-wise Strength (Assembly)
No party-wise breakdown on record.
Major Political Parties
No party breakdown on record.
Demographics
(2011)3.8 Lakh
Population
46
Population Density (per km²)
86.63%
Literacy Rate
90.11%
Male Literacy
82.43%
Female Literacy
1.4 Lakh
Urban Population
2.4 Lakh
Rural Population
Key Facts
- State DayNone
- Sitting MLAs0
- Sitting MPs1
- Sitting MLCs0
- High CourtCalcutta High Court
- Time ZoneAsia/Kolkata
Lok Sabha Strength
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1
Seats held
- Bharatiya Janata Party1100.0%
Legislature
Not applicable - no Legislative Assembly
- Reserved (SC / ST)
- 0 / 0
Legislative Council
Andaman and Nicobar Islands has no legislative council.
Lok Sabha
- Seats
- 1
- Current term
- 24 Jun 2024 – 23 Jun 2029
- Last election
- 2024
Rajya Sabha
- House type
- Not represented in Rajya Sabha
- Member term
- 6 years
Assembly Election History
(1 elections)Seats WonVote Share (%)
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| Year | Winner | Seats | Vote Share | Runner-up | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | BJP | 1 | — | — | — |
Districts & Administration
(3 districts)District profiles (3 of 3)
- Districts
- 3
- Cities & towns
- —
Economy (2026-27)
- Expenditure
- ₹6,680 Cr
- Major industries
- Tourism, Fisheries, Agriculture, Coconut, Marine products, Port and shipping services
Budget (FY 2026-27)
- Total expenditure
- ₹6,680 Cr
- Total receipts
- ₹6,680 Cr
Development Indicators
- Literacy
- 86.63%
Formation & History
- 1 November 1956: Became a Union Territory.
Constitutional & Statutory Bodies
- High Court
- Calcutta High Court
- High Court seat
- Kolkata
- Information Commission
- Andaman and Nicobar State Information Commission
- Women's Commission
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands Commission for Women
- Pollution Control Board
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands Pollution Control Committee
Exam & Static GK
Andaman and Nicobar Islands for competitive exams — 12 topics, 20 revision cards, and a self-marking practice set.
Quick Revision
9Capital
Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair)
Area
8,249 km²
Population
0.04 Cr
Literacy
86.63%
Districts
3
State Code
AN
Lok Sabha
1
Rajya Sabha
0
Assembly
0
Key Facts
- Highest point
- Saddle Peak
National Parks
- Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park
Wildlife Sanctuaries
2- Interview Island Wildlife Sanctuary
- Narcondam Wildlife Sanctuary
Historical Places
3- Cellular Jail
- Ross Island
- Port Blair / Sri Vijaya Puram
Headline Figures
2- Budget (2026-27)
- ₹6,680 Cr
- Financial Year
- 2026-27
Major Crops
5- Coconut
- Arecanut
- Rice
- Banana
- Tropical fruits
Major Industries
6- Tourism
- Fisheries
- Agriculture
- Coconut
- Marine products
- Port and shipping services
Exam Notes
- Budget figures are copied from the base state file and should be re-verified before publication.
State Symbols
6- Animal
- Dugong
- Bird
- Andaman wood pigeon
- Flower
- Fleming's orchid
- Tree
- Andaman padauk
- Aquatic Animal
- Dugong
- Fish
- Mahseer
Revolts & Movements
2- Cellular Jail and freedom struggle history
- Indian National Army connection
Major Universities
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences
Airports
- Veer Savarkar International Airport
Government Schemes
2- PM-KISANHigh relevance
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAYHigh relevance
City Nicknames
- Sri Vijaya Puram“Capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands”
Largest, Longest, First
- Only Union Territory with a group of islands in the Bay of BengalAndaman and Nicobar Islands
One-Line Facts
6- Capital — Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair).
- Districts — 3.
- Formation/formation date recorded in the base data — 1956-11-01.
- State animal — Dugong.
- State bird — Andaman wood pigeon.
- Highest point — Saddle Peak.
Latest Lok Sabha Election
2- Year
- 2024
- Total seats
- 1
Exam Facts
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands has 1 Lok Sabha seats.
Recently Updated
2- State Budget2026-09-11Base dataset records the state budget/outlay value as 6680 INR crore.
- Political/administrative event2018: Port Blair renamed Sri Vijaya Puram in 2024; official UT usage now reflects the renamed capital.
GK sources
- Andaman and Nicobar Administration
- Andaman and Nicobar Administration - About
- Ministry of Home Affairs / PRS
- Election Commission of India
Major Cities & Destinations
- Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair)Capital
- Swaraj DweepDestination
- Shaheed DweepDestination
- Cellular JailDestination
- BaratangDestination
- Ross IslandDestination
- Barren IslandDestination
Quick Links
Sources
- Andaman and Nicobar Administration
- Andaman and Nicobar Administration - About
- Ministry of Home Affairs / PRS
- Election Commission of India
Verified as of 2026-09-11
Compiled from public records.