States & UTs / Union territory
Lakshadweep
ലക്ഷദ്വീപ്
Lakshadweep is India's smallest union territory, a group of coral islands in the Arabian Sea off the Kerala coast. Visitors need an entry permit from the administration. Its cases are heard by the High Court of Kerala.
Official UT portal ↗- Capital
- Kavaratti
- Official languages
- Malayalam, English
- High Court
- High Court of Kerala
- Formed
- 1 November 1956
- Population (2011)
- 64,473
- Area
- 32 km²
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Key websites
Administration of Lakshadweep Portal
Official portal of the Lakshadweep Administration with departments, notices and services.
- Find departments and contacts
- Read notifications and orders
- Links to online services
Lakshadweep e-Permit
Online application for the entry permit required to visit Lakshadweep.
- Apply for an entry permit
- Check permit status
Lakshadweep Police
Official website of Lakshadweep Police with contacts and citizen information.
- Find police stations and contacts
- Citizen information and notices
Lakshadweep Tourism (SPORTS)
Tourism society of the Lakshadweep Administration offering tour packages and visitor information.
- Book tour packages
- Visitor information
High Court of Kerala
The High Court of Kerala, which has jurisdiction over Lakshadweep.
- Check case status
- View cause lists
- Read judgments and orders