Nancowry Tehsil in Nicobars district, Andaman and Nicobar Islands has 112 Census 2011 village records, including 44 inhabited villages. The listed villages cover 10,634 people, 2,790 households and 2,460.31 hectares. Use this page to compare village codes, population, households, area, facilities, 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.
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Nancowry Tehsil has 112 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 44 inhabited villages. They are part of Nicobars district in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Villages112
Inhabited Villages44
Population10,634
Households2,790
Area (ha)2,460.31
CD Blocks1
Key Facts
Location
Nancowry Tehsil is in Nicobars district, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Village Records
112 Census 2011 village records
Inhabited Villages
44
Listed Population
10,634
Households
2,790
Recorded Village Area
2,460.31 hectares
Largest by Population
Kamorta/Kalatapu(incl.sanuh) (1,885 people)
Largest by Area
Japan Tikri (800 hectares)
Largest Villages by Population
Kamorta/Kalatapu(incl.sanuh) is the highest-population village listed in Nancowry Tehsil, with 1,885 people and 513 households. It represents 18% of the listed tehsil village population. Open the village profile to compare its Census code, facilities, area and nearest-town details.
Japan Tikri has the largest recorded village area in Nancowry Tehsil, at 800 hectares. This is 33% of the listed local village area. Use area values for broad comparison only; land and revenue work should use official records.
Nancowry Tehsil has 10,634 people in 2,790 households across 112 Census 2011 village records.
Average Population / Village95
Average Household Size3.8
Inhabited Village %39%
Population Density / sq km432.2
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population10,634
Administrative Coverage
Administrative coverage links Nancowry villages with local names reported in Census 2011 records. The page includes 1 CD block and 0 Gram Panchayats.
CD Blocks Reported1
Gram Panchayats Reported0
Nearest Town Names Reported1
CD blocks reported: Nancowry.
Village Facility Coverage
Village facility coverage for Nancowry Tehsil is based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields. Reported signals include primary school in 44 villages (39%), mobile coverage in 28 villages (25%), all-weather road in 16 villages (14%), domestic power supply in 40 villages (36%). 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
44
44
68
39.29
Mobile Coverage
28
44
84
25
All-Weather Road
16
44
96
14.29
PDS Shop
5
44
107
4.46
Domestic Power Supply
40
44
72
35.71
Median Nearest Town Distance435 km
Villages within 5 km0
Villages over 25 km110
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
110
100%
Location and Distance Highlights
Location and distance fields show how Nancowry villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 110 villages, with an average of 425.04 km. The farthest listed nearest-town distance is 580.0 km for Hinnunga*. Use these figures for orientation only.
Distance Summary
Distance Type
Reported Villages
Average km
Maximum km
Village
Place / HQ
Nearest Town Distance
110
425.04
580
Hinnunga*
Port Blair
About the Available Data
This data coverage section explains the fields available for Nancowry Tehsil. The page summarises 25 data fields and 1,778 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
5
560
448
Location and Distance
3
334
119
Population and Social Groups
3
268
131
Education Facilities
8
352
55
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
2
88
44
Financial, Market and Public Services
1
44
5
Power Supply
3
132
120
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 Nancowry 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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Nancowry Tehsil has 112 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 44 inhabited villages. They are part of Nicobars district in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Which is the most populated village in Nancowry Tehsil?
Kamorta/Kalatapu(incl.sanuh) is the most populated village listed for Nancowry Tehsil, with 1,885 people and 513 households.
Which village has the largest recorded area in Nancowry Tehsil?
Japan Tikri has the largest recorded village area in Nancowry Tehsil, at 800 hectares.
What village facilities are reported in Nancowry Tehsil?
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-count signals include primary school in 44 villages, domestic power supply in 40 villages, mobile coverage in 28 villages. These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
What can I find in the Nancowry Tehsil village table?
The table lists villages with Census village code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility details where available.
Is Nancowry 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.