Andaman and Nicobar Islands Population
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a union territory of India, are a group of 572 islands at the juncture of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. It comprises two island groups, the Andaman Islands and the Nicobar Islands. As per provisional reports of Census India, the population of Andaman and Nicobar Islands in 2011 was 380,581 (3.81 Lakh), and its estimated population in 2026 is 406,000 ( 4 lakh)
Census 2011-2021
Andaman and Nicobar Islands has a population growth rate during 2011-2021 of 9.58 %. Its estimated population in 2021 is 4 Lakhs* an increase of around 20K from 2011.
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Census 2011 |
| Total Population | 380,581 (3.81 Lacs) |
| Male Population | 202,871 |
| Female Population | 177,710 |
| Total Area | 8,249 km2 |
| Area Rank | 28th |
| Population Density | 46/km2 |
| Population Rank | 34th |
| Average Literacy (%) | 86.80% |
| Sex Ratio | 876 |
| Capital City | Port Blair |
| Formation | 1 November 1956 |
Source: Census 2011 & UIAI for 2021 Estimates
Religion in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Andaman & Nicobar Islands has a diverse population of many religions & communities. At the census 2011, out of 3.8 Lacs population, around 2.64 Lacs (69.45%) have returned themselves as followers of Hindu religion, 81 thousand (21.28%) as Christians, and 32 thousand (8.52%) as Muslims. In addition 0.18% Stated as no religion & 0.59% are other religions.
Source: Census 2011
Andaman and Nicobar Islands Population by Religion
| # | Religion | Population 2011 |
| 1 | Hindu | 264,296 |
| 2 | Christian | 80,984 |
| 3 | Muslim | 32,413 |
| 4 | Sikh | 1286 |
| 5 | Buddhist | 338 |
| 6 | Jain | 31 |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 564 |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 669 |
| Total | 380,581 |
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Andaman and Nicobar Islands by Percentage
| # | Religion | Percentage % |
| 1 | Hindu | 69.45% |
| 2 | Christian | 21.28% |
| 3 | Muslim | 8.52% |
| 4 | Sikh | 0.34% |
| 5 | Buddhist | 0.09% |
| 6 | Jain | 0.01% |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 0.15% |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 0.18% |
Source: Census 2011
Top Cities in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
The territory’s capital is the city of Port Blair. The Nicobar District with Car Nicobar as its capital, the South Andaman district with Port Blair as its capital and the North and Middle Andaman district with Mayabunder as its capital.
Lok Sabha Seats in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
The Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India, is made up of Members of Parliament (MPs). Each MP, represents a single geographic constituency. There is currently 1 Lok Sabha constituency in Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Andaman & Nicobar Islands MP List
Lok Sabha Seat from Andaman & Nicobar Islands & MP in the 17th Lok Sabha (2019-2024)
| # | Constituency | Party Name | Name Of Member |
| 1 | Andaman and Nicobar Islands | BJP | Bishnu Pada Ray |
