Quick Overview: South Andaman (2021 Projection)
- Estimated Population (2021): 266,900 (2.67 Lakhs)
- 2025 Estimate: 2,53,104 to 2,76,000
- Area: 2,672 km²
- Population Density (2011): 89 per km²
- Urban Population: 59.1% (140,747)
- Rural Population: 40.9% (97,395)
Population Projections
Year | Projected Population |
---|---|
2011 | 238,142 (2.38 Lakhs) |
2021 | 266,900 (2.67 Lakhs) |
2022 | 269,600 (2.70 Lakhs) |
2023 | 272,000 (2.72 Lakhs) |
2024 | 274,000 (2.74 Lakhs) |
2025 | 275,800 – 253,104 (2.76 – 2.53 Lakhs) |
2026 | 277,200 – 253,728 |
2027 | 278,500 – 253,728 |
2028 | 279,600 – 254,351 |
2029 | 280,500 – 254,975 |
2030 | 281,300 – 255,598 |
2031 | 282,000 – 256,221 |
2036 | 258,092 (2.58 Lakhs) |
- 2025 Male Estimate: ~1,33,443 to 1,34,000
- 2025 Female Estimate: ~1,16,225 to 1,20,000
- Annual growth rate: approx 0.26%
Historical Census: 1901–2011
Census Year | Total Population | Male | Female | Variation | Variation % |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1901 | 11,139 | 9,310 | 1,829 | — | — |
1911 | 10,834 | 9,050 | 1,784 | -305 | -2.74 % |
1921 | 10,940 | 9,550 | 1,390 | +106 | +0.98 % |
1931 | 11,806 | 8,760 | 3,046 | +866 | +7.91 % |
1941 | 13,089 | 9,130 | 3,959 | +1,283 | +10.88 % |
1951 | 11,647 | 7,820 | 3,827 | -1,445 | -11.05 % |
1961 | 30,087 | 19,166 | 10,921 | +18,440 | +158.34 % |
1971 | 57,859 | 36,728 | 21,131 | +27,772 | +92.34 % |
1981 | 99,568 | 57,599 | 41,969 | +41,709 | +72.08 % |
1991 | 157,146 | 87,434 | 69,712 | +57,578 | +57.82 % |
2001 | 208,471 | 114,262 | 94,209 | +51,325 | +32.66 % |
2011 | 238,142 | 127,283 | 110,859 | +29,671 | +14.23 % |
Urban / Rural Breakdown (2011)
Description | Urban | Rural |
---|---|---|
Population (%) | 59.10 % | 40.90 % |
Total Population | 140,747 | 97,395 |
Male Population | 75,180 | 52,103 |
Female Population | 65,567 | 45,292 |
Sex Ratio | 872 | 869 |
Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 952 | 993 |
Child Population (0-6) | 14,214 | 10,447 |
Male Child (0-6) | 7,282 | 5,241 |
Female Child (0-6) | 6,932 | 5,206 |
Literacy Rate | 90.25 % | 87.49 % |
Male Literacy | 93.21 % | 90.71 % |
Female Literacy | 86.82 % | 83.73 % |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Est.)
Religion | 2011 Population | 2011 % | 2025 Estimate |
---|---|---|---|
Hindu | 174,452 | 73.26 % | 182,895 |
Muslim | 28,912 | 12.14 % | 30,311 |
Christian | 33,037 | 13.87 % | 34,636 |
Sikh | 866 | 0.36 % | 908 |
Buddhist | 135 | 0.06 % | 142 |
Jain | 27 | 0.01 % | 28 |
Others | 269 | 0.11 % | 282 |
Not Stated | 444 | 0.19 % | 465 |
- Hindu male/female (2011): 94,123/80,329
- Christian male/female (2011): 16,934/16,103
Sex Ratio Summary
- Overall Sex Ratio: 871 females per 1000 males
- Urban Sex Ratio: 872–873
- Rural Sex Ratio: 869–870
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 969 overall, 952 urban, 993 rural
- Sex Ratio by Religion:
- Hindu: 854
- Christian: 951
- Muslim: 887
- Sikh: 855
Literacy Data
Category | Average Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
---|---|---|---|
Overall | 89.13 % | 92.19 % | 85.57 % |
Urban | 90.25 % | 93.21 % | 86.82 % |
Rural | 87.49 % | 90.71 % | 83.73 % |
Religion | Avg. Literacy Rate | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
---|---|---|---|
Hindu | 88.58 % | 92.06 % | 84.43 % |
Christian | 90.33 % | 92.79 % | 87.74 % |
Muslim | 91.47 % | 92.77 % | 89.99 % |
Sikh | 96.89 % | 97.94 % | 95.63 % |
Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe Data
- SC Population: 0 (None reported)
- ST Population: 4,091 (2,118 Male, 1,973 Female, 1.72% of total)
- ST Sex Ratio: 932 females per 1000 males
Economic, Workforce & Households Data
- Households: 59,064
- Total Workers: 96,831 (40.66% of population)
- Male Workers: 77,563
- Female Workers: 19,268
- Families living houseless (footpath/without roof): 48
- Houseless persons: 80
Child Population (0-6 Years)
- Total: 24,661 (10.36% of total)
- Boys: 12,523
- Girls: 12,138
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 969 overall
- Proportion in urban: 9.69%, rural: 10.06%
Area, Towns, Villages
- District Area: 2,672 km²
- Number of Towns: 4
- Number of Villages: 128
City List & Population Stats
City Name | 2011 Population | 2025 Estimate | Male (2011) | Female (2011) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Port Blair (Municipal Council) | 108,058 | 113,288 | 57,761 | 50,297 |
- No other urban agglomeration noted
Subdistrict / Taluk List
Subdistrict / Tahsil |
---|
Ferrargunj |
Little Andaman |
Port Blair |
Key Socio-Economic & Demographic Facts
- Population growth in last two decades (2001–2021): steadily slowing; 14.23% increase from 2001–2011
- Urbanization is increasing, with urban population above 59%
- Density increased from 70/km² in 2001 to 89/km² in 2011
- Literacy rate significantly above national average
- No Scheduled Caste population
- Child population percentage has dropped (from 11.84% in 2001 to 10.36% in 2011)
Andaman & Nicobar Population District Comparison
District | 2011 Population | 2025 Estimate | Literacy (%) | Sex Ratio |
---|---|---|---|---|
South Andaman | 238,142 | 249,668 | 89.13% | 871 |
North & Middle Andaman | 105,597 | 110,708 | 83.91% | 925 |
Nicobars | 36,842 | 38,625 | 78.06% | 777 |