List Of Islands Of India

picture info	List Of Islands Of India This is a partial list of islands of India. There are a total of 1,382 islands (including uninhabited ones) in India. Andaman and Nicobar Islands The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a group of 572 islands of Bengal and Andaman Sea. Andaman Islands * Great Andaman Islands North Andaman Island * Cleugh Passage Group ** Landfall Island East Island West Island * Aerial Bay Islands ** Smith Island Pocock Island Tatle Island * Stewart Sound Group ** Sound Island Swamp Island Stewart Island Curlew Island Aves Island Karlo Island * Interview Group ** Interview Island Anderson Island Murga Island South Reef Island Bennett Island * Middle Andaman Island * Baratang Island * East Baratang Group ** Long Island Strait Island North Passage Island Colebrooke Island Porlob Island * West Baratang Group ** Bluff Island Spike Island Talakaicha Island ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:** [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Swamp Island Swamp Island is an island of the Andaman Islands. It belongs to the North and Middle Andaman administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The island lies north from Port Blair. Geography The island belongs to the Stewart Sound Group and lies west of Egg Island. Administration Politically, Swamp Island, along neighboring Stewart Sound Group Islands, belongs to Diglipur Taluk A tehsil (, also known as tahsil, taluka, or taluk) is a local unit of administrative division in some countries of South Asia. It is a subdistrict of the area within a district including the designated populated place that serves as its administr .... References Geological Survey of India* Islands of North and Middle Andaman district Uninhabited islands of India Islands of India Islands of the Bay of Bengal {{AndamanNicobar-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	East Baratang Group East Baratang Group are an island group of the Andaman Islands, located east of Baratang Island. Geography The major islands in the group are Long, Strait, North Passage, Colebrooke, and Guitar. Administration Politically, the East Baratang Islands are part of Rangat Taluk A tehsil (, also known as tahsil, taluka, or taluk) is a local unit of administrative division in some countries of South Asia. It is a subdistrict of the area within a district including the designated populated place that serves as its administr .... References Geological Survey of India* Archipelagoes of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands North and Middle Andaman district {{AndamanNicobar-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Baratang Island Baratang Island is an island of the Andaman Islands. It belongs to the North and Middle Andaman administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The island lies north of Port Blair. History Ranchiwalas Island is another name for Baratang Island. Towards the close of the nineteenth century, the city of Ranchi experienced political upheaval. Many locals sought refuge by converting to Christianity with the help of the missionaries there. The British, realizing the future prospects of the forests of Andaman and Nicobar islands, sent the converts to Baratang Island to cultivate crops. The laborers from Ranchi settled there and made new lives for themselves. A lighthouse was commissioned in 1985 at the eastern entrance to the Andaman strait. Geography The island belongs to the Great Andaman Chain, and with an area of it is one of the main islands of the group, a closely set archipelago in the Bay of Bengal, adjoining the Andaman Sea. Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Middle Andaman Island Middle Andaman Island is an island of the Andaman Islands. It belongs to the North and Middle Andaman administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Geography The island belongs to the Great Andaman Chain and is located north from Port Blair. It is the central island of the Great Andaman archipelago of India, with a total area of 1,536 km². Middle Andaman is separated from North Andaman Island by Austen Strait, and from Baratang Island at the south by Homfray's Strait, both shallow and narrow channels, a few hundred metres wide; and from Interview Island at its west by the navigable Interview Passage.Edgar Thorpe, Showick Thorpe (2011) The Pearson CSAT Manual 2011'. Accessed on 2012-07-26 The island's coastline was inundated by the tsunami resulting from the 26 December 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, though the effect was far less severe when compared with other Islands of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Administration Pol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bennett Island (Andaman And Nicobar Islands) Bennett Island is an island of the Andaman Islands. It belongs to the North and Middle Andaman administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The island lies north from Port Blair. Geography The island belongs to the Interview Group and is situated to the west of Austen Strait which separates North Andaman Island and Middle Andaman Island. The island is low and has a rectangular shape. Administration Politically, Bennett Island, along neighboring Interview Group Islands, is part of Mayabunder Taluk A tehsil (, also known as tahsil, taluka, or taluk) is a local unit of administrative division in some countries of South Asia. It is a subdistrict of the area within a district including the designated populated place that serves as its administr .... References * Islands of North and Middle Andaman district Islands of the Bay of Bengal Interview Group Uninhabited islands of India Islands of India {{AndamanNicobar-geo- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	South Reef Island South Reef Island is an island of the Andaman Islands. It belongs to the North and Middle Andaman administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The island lies north from Port Blair. Geography The island belongs to the Interview Group and is situated to the west of Austen Strait which separates North Andaman Island and Middle Andaman Island. The island is low and with a rectangular shape. Administration Politically, South Reef Island, along neighboring Interview Group Islands, is part of Mayabunder Taluk A tehsil (, also known as tahsil, taluka, or taluk) is a local unit of administrative division in some countries of South Asia. It is a subdistrict of the area within a district including the designated populated place that serves as its administr .... References * Islands of North and Middle Andaman district Islands of the Bay of Bengal Interview Group Uninhabited islands of India Islands of India {{Andaman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Murga Island Murga Island is an island of the Andaman Islands. It belongs to the North and Middle Andaman administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The island lies north from Port Blair. History Murga is the only historical island of the Interview group. It holds a gravesite for several British sailors. Geography The island belongs to the Interview Group and is situated to the west of Austen Strait which separates North Andaman Island and Middle Andaman Island. it is the biggest island in Interview Sound. Administration Politically, Murga Island, along neighboring Interview Group Islands, is part of Mayabunder Taluk A tehsil (, also known as tahsil, taluka, or taluk) is a local unit of administrative division in some countries of South Asia. It is a subdistrict of the area within a district including the designated populated place that serves as its administr .... References * Islands of North and Middle Andaman district Islan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Anderson Island (Andaman Islands) Anderson Island is an island of the Andaman Islands. It belongs to the North and Middle Andaman administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The island is located north from Port Blair. Geography The island belongs to the Interview Group and is situated to the west of Austen Strait which separates North Andaman Island and Middle Andaman Island. The island is low and with a rectangular shape. Administration Politically, Anderson Island, along neighboring Interview Group Islands, is part of Mayabunder Taluk A tehsil (, also known as tahsil, taluka, or taluk) is a local unit of administrative division in some countries of South Asia. It is a subdistrict of the area within a district including the designated populated place that serves as its administr .... References External links * Islands of North and Middle Andaman district Islands of the Bay of Bengal Interview Group Uninhabited islands of India Islands of India< ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Interview Island Interview Island is an island of the Andaman Islands. It belongs to the North and Middle Andaman administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It lies north of Port Blair. History The lighthouse on the island was affected by the tsunami generated by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake which inundated much of its area. The lighthouse was reported as "completely destroyed" at the time, but it was later repaired. Until 2015 there was a wildlife station to monitor birds, with permanent inhabitants located on the west coast near the lighthouse. The station is also staffed with a lighthouse keeper (from the police). It was evacuated at the end of 2015 due to budget being discontinued. Geography The island belongs to the Interview Group and is situated to the west of Austen Strait which separates North Andaman Island and Middle Andaman Island. It has an area of . The island is low at its north end, but rises gradually to a height of . The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Interview Group The Interview Islands is a group of islands located in Austin Harbour and Interview sound. These islands belong to the Andaman Islands. They belong to the North and Middle Andaman administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Geography The main islands are Interview Island, Anderson Island, Murga Island, and South Reef Island. Other islands include Bennett Island. Administration Politically, Interview Group Islands are part of Mayabunder Taluk A tehsil (, also known as tahsil, taluka, or taluk) is a local unit of administrative division in some countries of South Asia. It is a subdistrict of the area within a district including the designated populated place that serves as its administr .... Demographics There is only 1 village, located on the eastern part of Interview Island. References Geological Survey of India* Archipelagoes of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands North and Middle Andaman district Tourist attra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Karlo Island Karlo Island is an island of the Andaman Islands. It belongs to the North and Middle Andaman administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The island lies north from Port Blair. Geography The island belongs to the Stewart Sound Group and lies between Oyster and Orchid Islands. Administration Politically, Karlo Island, along neighboring Stewart Sound Group Islands, belongs to Diglipur Taluk A tehsil (, also known as tahsil, taluka, or taluk) is a local unit of administrative division in some countries of South Asia. It is a subdistrict of the area within a district including the designated populated place that serves as its administr .... Demography Karlo Island was previously inhabited. a small jetty and a sole house are all the remaining ruins of the village. References Geological Survey of India* Islands of North and Middle Andaman district Uninhabited islands of India Islands of India Islands of the Bay of Ben ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]