States & UTs / Union territory
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
अंडमान और निकोबार द्वीपसमूह
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a union territory of several hundred islands in the Bay of Bengal, administered by a Lieutenant Governor. Some islands are home to protected indigenous communities with restricted access. Cases are heard by the Calcutta High Court.
Official UT portal ↗- Capital
- Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly Port Blair)
- Official languages
- Hindi, English
- High Court
- Calcutta High Court (Port Blair Circuit Bench)
- Formed
- 1 November 1956
- Population (2011)
- 3,80,581
- Area
- 8,249 km²
Ask about Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Key websites
Andaman and Nicobar Administration Portal
Official portal of the Andaman and Nicobar Administration with departments, notices and online services.
- Find departments and contacts
- Read notifications and orders
- Links to online services
Chief Electoral Officer, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The election office for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands: electoral rolls, polling stations and election information.
- Search the electoral roll
- Find your polling station
- Voter registration information
Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court, whose circuit bench at Port Blair hears cases from the islands.
- Check case status
- View cause lists
- Read judgments and orders
Andaman and Nicobar Tourism
Official tourism website of the Andaman and Nicobar Administration with destinations and visitor information.
- Plan a visit
- Visitor permits and rules
- Tourist information