North and Middle Andaman district facts for kids
The North and Middle Andaman district is one of the three main areas in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. These islands are a special part of India, located in the Bay of Bengal. The main town and headquarters for this district is Mayabunder. The district covers a large area of about 3,251.85 square kilometers.
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About the People of North and Middle Andaman
When we look at the people living in the North and Middle Andaman district, we learn some interesting facts from the 2011 census.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2011, about 105,539 people lived in the North and Middle Andaman district. To give you an idea, this is roughly the same number of people who live in the country of Tonga! This population size placed the district 614th out of 640 districts in all of India.
How Crowded Is It?
The district has about 32 people living in every square kilometer. This tells us how spread out or close together people live.
Population Changes Over Time
Between 2001 and 2011, the population of North and Middle Andaman actually went down a tiny bit, by 0.07%. This means slightly fewer people lived there in 2011 compared to 2001.
Boys and Girls in the District
For every 1,000 boys and men in the district, there were about 925 girls and women. This is called the sex ratio.
How Many People Can Read?
A high number of people in the district can read and write! The literacy rate was about 84.25%. This means that over 8 out of 10 people aged seven and above could read and write.
Who Are the Main Residents?
Most of the people living in this district are Bengalis. They are an important part of the community here.
