Andaman and Nicobar Islands Population 2011: Sex Ratio, Literacy Rate, Religion & Census Data

Andaman & Nicobar Islands Census and Population 2011

Population Overview

• Estimated Population (2025): 4.04 to 4.13 lakh (404,492 – 413,400)
• Estimated Male Population (2025): 2.12 to 2.14 lakh
• Estimated Female Population (2025): 1.86 to 1.92 lakh
• Population (2011 Census): 3.81 lakh (380,581)
• Male (2011): 202,871
• Female (2011): 177,710
• Population Growth (2011–2025): ~6.3–8.4%

Andaman & Nicobar Islands Population 2011 | Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate

Quick Overview & Projections

• 2025 Estimated Population: 4.13 Lakhs (413,400)
• 2024 Estimate: 4.12 Lakhs (411,800)
• 2023 Estimate: 4.10 Lakhs (410,000)
• 2021 Estimate: 4.05 Lakhs (405,400)
• 2011 Census: 3.81 Lakhs (380,581)
• 2001 Census: 3.56 Lakhs (356,152)
• Growth 2011-2025: 6.86% (prev decade: 26.94%)
• % of India's Population (2011/2001): 0.03%

Sex Ratio (Females per 1000 Males)

• 2025: 876 (projected)
• 2011: 876 (below national average of 940)
• 2001: 846
• Urban (2011): 874
• Rural (2011): 877
• Child Sex Ratio (2011): 968
• Child Sex Ratio (2001): 957

Population & Literacy Data (2011, 2001, 2025)

Description	2011	2001	2025 (Est.)
Total Population	3,81,000	3,56,152	4,13,400
Male	2,02,871	1,92,972	~2,14,000
Female	1,77,710	1,63,180	~1,92,000
Child (0-6 yrs)	40,878	44,781	~37,000
Population Growth %	6.86%	26.94%	-
Population Density/km2	46	43	~50
Area (km2)	8,249	8,249	8,249
Literacy Rate	86.63%	81.30%	~88%
Male Literacy	90.27%	86.33%	-
Female Literacy	82.43%	75.24%	-

Religion-wise Population (2011)

Religion	Population	Percentage
Hindu	2,64,296	69.45%
Christian	80,984	21.28%
Muslim	32,413	8.52%
Jain	31	0.01%
Sikh	1,286	0.34%
Buddhist	338	0.09%
No Particular Religion	687	0.18%
Other Religion	564	0.15%

Urban & Rural Population (2011)

• Urban Population: 1,43,488 (37.7%)
• Urban Growth (2001–2011): 23.49%
• Urban Literacy: 90.1%
• Urban Sex Ratio: 874
• Rural Population: 2,37,093 (62.3%)
• Rural Growth (2001–2011): -1.19%
• Rural Literacy: 84.5%
• Rural Sex Ratio: 877

Household, Ownership, Facilities (2011)

• Owned Houses: 57.32%
• Rented Houses: 32.26%
• Single Family Couples: 72.88%
• Access to Banking/Finance: 89.28%
• Families with Cars: 6.88%
• Families with Two-wheelers: 24.71%
• Internet Access (2011): 3.46%

District-wise Population (2011 & Estimate)

District	2011	2025 (Est.)
South Andaman	2,38,142	~2,49,668
North & Middle Andaman	1,05,597	~1,10,708
Nicobars	36,842	~38,625

Additional Demographic Insights

• Scheduled Castes (SC): 0
• Scheduled Tribes (ST): 28,530 (7.5%)
• Total Households: 94,551
• Towns: 5
• Villages: 555
• Major City: Port Blair (2011: 1,08,058; 2025: ~1,13,288)

Key Socio-economic & Cultural Points

• Languages: Hindi, English
• State ISOCODE: AN
• High insurance and e-commerce interest due to rising literacy and telecom expansion

Historical Population (Select Years)

Year	Population
1901	24,649
1951	30,970
2001	3,56,152
2011	3,80,581
2021 (est.)	4,05,400
2025 (est.)	4,13,400

Quick Facts List

• Largest District: South Andaman
• Smallest District: Nicobars
• Highest Literacy District: South Andaman (89.13%)
• Lowest Literacy District: Nicobars (78.06%)
• Most Dense District: South Andaman (89/km²)
• Least Dense District: Nicobars (20/km²)
• Highest Sex Ratio District: North & Middle Andaman (925)
• Lowest Sex Ratio District: Nicobars (777)

Population Growth Trends

Year	Population
1901	24,649
1951	30,970
1961	63,550
1971	1,15,000
1981	1,89,000
1991	2,81,000
2001	3,56,000
2011	3,80,581
2025	4,04,492 – 4,13,400

Additional Facts

• Households (2011): 94,551
• Urbanization (2011): 37.7% urban
• Highest Literacy District: South Andaman (89.13%)
• Highest Sex Ratio District: North & Middle Andaman (925)