Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep is a district and city located in Lakshadweep Union Territory of India. This article provides an in depth look at Lakshadweep district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Subdivision or sub-districts.
Lakshadweep District overview
Lakshadweep is Town in Lakshadweep serves as administrative headquarter of Lakshadweep district. Total area of Lakshadweep District is 30 km² including 9 km² rural area and 21 km² urban area. There are 10 Subdivisions part of Lakshadweep District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Lakshadweep District, Lakshadweep has 21 villages.
Andrott is the largest tehsil in Lakshadweep district by area covering 4.84 km2 and Bitra is the smallest tehsil in Lakshadweep district by area covering 0.11 km2. Kavaratti is the largest tehsil by population while Bitra is the smallest tehsil by population in Lakshadweep district.
Population of Lakshadweep District
As of the 2011 census, Lakshadweep district has a population of approximately 64,473 peoples which is divided into urban population of 50,332 and rular population of 14,141. The population density in Lakshadweep region is about 2,149.0 persons per square kilometer.
# | Male | Female | Total |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 33,123 | 31,350 | 64,473 |
Rural | 7,243 | 6,898 | 14,141 |
Urban | 25,880 | 24,452 | 50,332 |
Households of Lakshadweep District
There are about 11,574 houses in the district, including 8,864 urban houses and 2,710 rural houses. The average household size is about 5.57 people
Type | Households |
---|---|
Total | 11,574 |
Rural | 2,710 |
Urban | 8,864 |
List Of Subdivision in Lakshadweep District
Lakshadweep district is divided into several Subdivisions or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 10 tehsils in Lakshadweep district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Subdivision in Lakshadweep:
Subdivision | Area(km²) | Population |
---|---|---|
Agatti | 3.8 | 7,566 |
Amini | 2.6 | 7,661 |
Andrott | 4.8 | 11,191 |
Bitra | 0.1 | 271 |
Chetlat | 1.0 | 2,347 |
Kadmat | 3.1 | 5,404 |
Kalpeni | 2.8 | 4,419 |
Kavaratti | 4.2 | 11,221 |
Kiltan | 3.0 | 3,946 |
Minicoy | 4.6 | 10,447 |
Frequently Asked Question About Lakshadweep District
How many villages are there in Lakshadweep district ?
There are 21 villages in the Lakshadweep district.
What is the population of Lakshadweep district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Lakshadweep district is 64,473
How many town or city are there in Lakshadweep district ?
There are 6 town or city in the Lakshadweep district.
How many Subdivision in Lakshadweep district ?
There are 10 Subdivision in Lakshadweep district.
Which is the largest Subdivision in Lakshadweep district
Andrott is the largest Subdivision in Lakshadweep district.
Which is the smallest Subdivision in Lakshadweep district ?
Bitra is the smallest Subdivision in Lakshadweep district.
Which is the most populated Subdivision in Lakshadweep district ?
Kavaratti is the most populated Subdivision in Lakshadweep district.
Which is the least populated Subdivision in Lakshadweep district ?
Bitra is the most least populated Subdivision in Lakshadweep district.