Great Nicobar Tehsil in Nicobars district, Andaman and Nicobar Islands has 72 Census 2011 village records, including 30 inhabited villages. The listed villages cover 8,367 people, 2,248 households and 4,530.38 hectares. Reported local context includes 2 Gram Panchayats, village facilities, land-use fields, nearest-town references and individual village profiles. Census datasets record this administrative level as a sub-district, while local usage may call it a tehsil, taluka, mandal, block or tahasil.
In short:
Great Nicobar Tehsil has 72 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 30 inhabited villages. They are part of Nicobars district in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Villages72
Inhabited Villages30
Population8,367
Households2,248
Area (ha)4,530.38
CD Blocks1
Key Facts
Location
Great Nicobar Tehsil is in Nicobars district, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Village Records
72 Census 2011 village records
Inhabited Villages
30
Listed Population
8,367
Households
2,248
Recorded Village Area
4,530.38 hectares
Gram Panchayats
2
Largest by Population
Campbell Bay (5,736 people)
Largest by Area
Joginder Nagar (838.51 hectares)
Largest Villages by Population
Campbell Bay is the highest-population village listed in Great Nicobar Tehsil, with 5,736 people and 1,608 households. It represents 69% of the listed tehsil village population. Open the village profile to compare its Census code, facilities, area and nearest-town details.
Joginder Nagar has the largest recorded village area in Great Nicobar Tehsil, at 838.51 hectares. This is 19% of the listed local village area. Use area values for broad comparison only; land and revenue work should use official records.
Great Nicobar Tehsil has 8,367 people in 2,248 households across 72 Census 2011 village records.
Average Population / Village116
Average Household Size3.7
Inhabited Village %42%
Population Density / sq km184.7
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population8,367
Administrative Coverage
Administrative coverage links Great Nicobar villages with local names reported in Census 2011 records. The page includes 1 CD block and 2 Gram Panchayats. Reported Gram Panchayats include Givinda Nagar and Laxmi Nagar.
Village facility coverage for Great Nicobar Tehsil is based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields. Reported signals include primary school in 30 villages (42%), mobile coverage in 3 villages (4.2%), all-weather road in 2 villages (2.8%), domestic power supply in 11 villages (15%). These are historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.
Facility Coverage Summary
Facility
Villages with Facility
Reported Villages
Gap Count
% of All Villages
Primary School
30
30
42
41.67
Mobile Coverage
3
30
69
4.17
All-Weather Road
2
30
70
2.78
PDS Shop
2
30
70
2.78
Domestic Power Supply
11
30
61
15.28
Median Nearest Town Distance556 km
Villages within 5 km0
Villages over 25 km71
Nearest Town Distance Bands
Distance Band
Villages
Share
Within 5 Km
0
0%
5-10 Km
0
0%
10-25 Km
0
0%
Over 25 Km
71
100%
Location and Distance Highlights
Location and distance fields show how Great Nicobar villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 71 villages, with an average of 532.51 km. The farthest listed nearest-town distance is 556.0 km for Anul/Anula. Use these figures for orientation only.
Distance Summary
Distance Type
Reported Villages
Average km
Maximum km
Village
Place / HQ
Nearest Town Distance
71
532.51
556
Anul/Anula
Port Blair
About the Available Data
This data coverage section explains the fields available for Great Nicobar Tehsil. The page summarises 26 data fields and 1,172 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.
View available data by section
Data Available by Section
Data Section
Fields
Reported Values
Available / Positive Values
Census Codes and Administrative Details
6
363
288
Location and Distance
3
215
78
Population and Social Groups
3
174
86
Education Facilities
8
240
25
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
2
60
5
Financial, Market and Public Services
1
30
2
Power Supply
3
90
33
Official Reference Links
These external links point to official district, state or land-record portals. Use them to verify current government information, land records, revenue details or administrative updates.
The A-Z table below helps you find the correct village inside Great Nicobar Tehsil. Each row brings together the village name, Census code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility signals where those details are listed.
This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.
Last Reviewed
30 May 2026
Main Source
Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
Postal Context
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Banking Context
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Use Vill for village search, Census code lookup, population context and local comparison. For land ownership, revenue records, postal delivery, banking service, emergency travel or legal work, confirm the latest details through the official portal or local office.
Great Nicobar Tehsil has 72 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 30 inhabited villages. They are part of Nicobars district in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Which is the most populated village in Great Nicobar Tehsil?
Campbell Bay is the most populated village listed for Great Nicobar Tehsil, with 5,736 people and 1,608 households.
Which village has the largest recorded area in Great Nicobar Tehsil?
Joginder Nagar has the largest recorded village area in Great Nicobar Tehsil, at 838.51 hectares.
How many Gram Panchayats are reported for Great Nicobar Tehsil?
The administrative summary reports 2 Gram Panchayats for Great Nicobar Tehsil. Reported names include Givinda Nagar and Laxmi Nagar.
What village facilities are reported in Great Nicobar Tehsil?
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-count signals include primary school in 30 villages, domestic power supply in 11 villages, mobile coverage in 3 villages. These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
What can I find in the Great Nicobar Tehsil village table?
The table lists villages with Census village code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility details where available.
Is Great Nicobar also a sub-district in Census data?
Yes. In Census data this administrative level is recorded as a sub-district, while local wording may use terms such as tehsil, taluka, taluk, mandal, block or tahasil depending on the state.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.