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)