Through this chapter, we will know the detailed and important information of Andaman And Nicobar Islands, in which important and interesting information like history, geography, economy, education, culture and world famous tourist places located in the state have been added. Apart from this, the recent developments and changes in the state of Andaman And Nicobar Islands have also been explained in detail. This chapter is full of interesting facts for the competitive aspirants as well as the readers.
Quick General Knowledge
State Level | Union territories |
Capital | Port Blair |
Statehood | 1 November 1956 |
Largest City | Port Blair |
Total Area | 8249 sq km |
Districts | 3 |
Current Chief Minister | Mr. Keshav Chandra |
Current Governor | D K Joshi |
State Bird | Andaman Wood Pigeon |
State Flower | Lagerstroemia speciosa Pyinma |
State Animal | Dugong |
State Tree | Andaman redwood |
Languages | Hindi, English |
State Dance | Nicobari dance Great Andamanese Dances |
Andaman and Nicobar Islands (अण्डमान और निकोबार द्वीपसमूह)
Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a union territory of the Indian Republic, which is located in the Indian Ocean in the southern part of the Bay of Bengal. The capital and largest city here is Port Blair. To the east of this archipelago lies the Andaman Sea and to the west the Bay of Bengal. The union territory is made up of approximately 572 small and large islands, out of which only a few islands are inhabited. The STD code for Andaman and Nicobar Islands is 03192.
The government and politics of Andaman and Nicobar Islands are different from the states of India and many union territories. The Lieutenant Governor himself is the acting head of government in Andaman and Nicobar. Under his supervision, the executive branch operates under direct supervision by the heads of various departments. The state judiciary comes under the Kolkata High Court. The state government departments function at both the directorate and secretariat levels.
The current Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is Devendra Kumar Joshi. He was sworn in as Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands on October 2017.
According to the 2011 census, the net state domestic product of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is 76883. As of 31 March 2007, 1833 small rural and handicraft units were registered in this union territory.
Major industries in Andaman and Nicobar Islands include PVC pipes and fittings, paints and varnishes, fiber glass, soft drinks and beverages, and steel furniture. Chosen stones, coral (coral) etc. are found in the mineral elements in this region. Commercial fishing is banned in the Andaman Islands.
The natural resources of the Andaman-Nicobar Islands and the surrounding seas are discussed. Rocks and minerals found on the Andaman Islands include magnetite, pyrite-chalcopyrite, chromite, gold, nickel, sulphur, coal, and limestone, but in most cases their concentrations are sub-economic.
The major industries in Andaman and Nicobar Islands include PVC pipes and fittings, paints and varnishes, fiber glass, soft drinks and beverages, and steel furniture. Chona stone, coral (coral) etc. are found in the mineral elements in this area. Commercial fishing is banned in Andaman Islands
There are a total of 03 districts in Andaman and Nicobar, North and Central Andaman is the largest district of this archipelago, with an area of 3,227 sq km. Is and the population is 1,05,597.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands have the following 03 districts: - South Andaman, North and Central Andaman, Nicobar
Andaman and Nicobar Islands FAQs:
The capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is Port Blair.
The current Lt. Governor/Administrator of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is D K Joshi.
Nicobari dance Great Andamanese Dances is the main folk dance of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The official language of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is Hindi, English.
The state animal of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is Dugong and the state bird is Andaman Wood Pigeon.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands has a state flower Lagerstroemia speciosa Pyinma and a state tree Andaman redwood.
The largest city in Andaman and Nicobar Islands is Port Blair.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands is spread over an area of 8249 sq km with the total of districts.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands was established on 1 November 1956, after which Andaman and Nicobar Islands got the status of Union Territory of India.