Indian Village Directory

Nancowry Tehsil Village List

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.

In short:

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.

Largest Villages by Population
RankVillagePopulationLocal Pop ShareHouseholdsAvg Household SizeArea (ha)Pop / sq kmNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Kamorta/Kalatapu(incl.sanuh) 1,885 18% 513 3.7 0 Port Blair 437.0
2 Mildera 1,350 13% 403 3.3 300 450 Port Blair 430.0
3 Japan Tikri 488 4.6% 116 4.2 800 61 Port Blair 435.0
4 Meenakshi Ram Nagar 381 3.6% 86 4.4 350 108.9 Port Blair 435.0
5 Tahaila 377 3.5% 119 3.2 0 Port Blair 359.0
6 Bengali 354 3.3% 150 2.4 4 8,850 Port Blair 385.0
7 Kalasi 335 3.2% 78 4.3 0 Port Blair 385.0
8 Minyuk 305 2.9% 76 4 0 Port Blair 385.0
9 Pilpilow 282 2.7% 62 4.5 0 Port Blair 439.0
10 Kuitasuk 277 2.6% 77 3.6 1.04 26,634.6 Port Blair 359.0

Largest Villages by Area

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.

Largest Villages by Area
RankVillageArea (ha)Local Area SharePopulationPop / sq kmHouseholdsHouseholds / haNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Japan Tikri 800 33% 488 61 116 0.14 Port Blair 435.0
2 Upper Katchal 600 24% 217 36.2 55 0.09 Port Blair 422.0
3 E-Wall 400 16% 245 61.2 54 0.14 Port Blair 435.0
4 Meenakshi Ram Nagar 350 14% 381 108.9 86 0.25 Port Blair 435.0
5 Mildera 300 12% 1,350 450 403 1.34 Port Blair 430.0
6 Aloorang 4.62 0.2% 271 5,865.8 68 14.72 Port Blair 389.0
7 Bengali 4 0.2% 354 8,850 150 37.5 Port Blair 385.0
8 Kuitasuk 1.04 0% 277 26,634.6 77 74.04 Port Blair 359.0
9 Raihion 0.65 0% 276 42,461.5 74 113.85 Port Blair 389.0
10 Tahaila 0 0% 377 119 Port Blair 359.0

Population Summary

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
FacilityVillages with FacilityReported VillagesGap 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 BandVillagesShare
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 TypeReported VillagesAverage kmMaximum kmVillagePlace / 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 SectionFieldsReported ValuesAvailable / 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

Villages in Nancowry Tehsil

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.

A Villages

A villages in Nancowry Tehsil
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Al-Hit-Touch/Balu Basti 645094 91 22 0 Nancowry Port Blair Not Available Available Not Available Available
Alhiat 645030 190 59 0 Nancowry Port Blair Not Available Not Available Not Available Available
Alhitoth/Alhiloth* 645053 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Alipa/Alips* 645085 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Alkaipoh/Alkripoh* 645052 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Alointung* 645115 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Aloora* 645035 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Aloorang 645034 271 68 4.62 Nancowry Port Blair Available Available Available Available
Alpintu/Alpintung* 645117 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Alreak* 645101 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Alsama* 645076 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Altaful* 645074 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Altheak 645093 30 8 0 Nancowry Port Blair Not Available Available Not Available Available
Alukian/Alhukheck 645121 46 10 0 Nancowry Port Blair Not Available Not Available Not Available Available
Atkuna/Alkun* 645066 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair

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B Villages

B villages in Nancowry Tehsil
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Banderkari/Pulu 645116 23 11 0 Nancowry Port Blair Not Available Not Available Available Available
Bengali 645044 354 150 4 Nancowry Port Blair Available Available Available Available
Berainak/Badnak 645129 188 38 0 Nancowry Port Blair Not Available Available Available Available
Bompoka Island* 645045 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Bumpal* 645109 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair

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C Villages

C villages in Nancowry Tehsil
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Champin 645096 143 33 0 Nancowry Port Blair Available Available Not Available Available
Chanel/Chanol* 645113 13 2 0 Nancowry Port Blair Not Available Available Not Available Not Available
Changua/Changup 645119 146 36 0 Nancowry Port Blair Available Not Available Not Available Available
Chengtamilan* 645065 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Chonghipoh* 645050 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Chongkamong 645029 150 38 0 Nancowry Port Blair Not Available Not Available Not Available Available
Chonsiyala* 645059 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Chota Inak 645128 237 42 0 Nancowry Port Blair Available Available Available Available
Chukmachi 645039 237 69 0 Nancowry Port Blair Available Not Available Not Available Available

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D Villages

D villages in Nancowry Tehsil
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Daring 645111 115 27 0 Nancowry Port Blair Available Not Available Available Available

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E Villages

E villages in Nancowry Tehsil
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
E-Wall 645083 245 54 400 Nancowry Port Blair Available Available Available Available
Enam 645036 223 56 0 Nancowry Port Blair Available Available Available Available

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H Villages

H villages in Nancowry Tehsil
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Hakonhala* 645069 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Halnatai/Hoinatai* 645073 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Hindra* 645087 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Hinnunga* 645097 124 31 0 Nancowry Port Blair Not Available Available Not Available Available
Hintona* 645102 21 5 0 Nancowry Port Blair Not Available Available Not Available Available
Hitlat* 645048 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Hockook* 645136 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Hoipoh* 645063 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Hontona* 645060 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Hutnyak* 645057 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair

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I Villages

I villages in Nancowry Tehsil
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Inmae* 645123 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Inroak/Chinlak* 645099 1 1 0 Nancowry Port Blair Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Itoi*(hitui) 645100 181 41 0 Nancowry Port Blair Available Available Not Available Available

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J Villages

J villages in Nancowry Tehsil
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Jansin* 645047 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Japan Tikri 645082 488 116 800 Nancowry Port Blair Available Available Available Available
Jhoola* 645046 4 1 0 Nancowry Port Blair Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available

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K Villages

K villages in Nancowry Tehsil
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Kakana 645131 270 71 0 Nancowry Port Blair Available Not Available Not Available Available
Kalara* 645038 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Kalasi 645043 335 78 0 Nancowry Port Blair Available Available Available Available
Kalminikum/Kalmenkam* 645068 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Kamorta/Kalatapu(incl.sanuh) 645127 1,885 513 0 Nancowry Port Blair Available Available Available Available
Kamriak* 645056 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Kanahinot 645042 60 15 0 Nancowry Port Blair Not Available Available Not Available Available
Kapanga* 645077 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Kapila* 645139 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Karan/Karav* 645110 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Katahuwa* 645054 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Kavatinpeu/Karahinpoh* 645075 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Knot 645122 9 3 0 Nancowry Port Blair Not Available Available Not Available Available
Kuikua* 645134 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Kuitasuk 645031 277 77 1.04 Nancowry Port Blair Available Not Available Not Available Available
Kulatapangia* 645061 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Kumikia* 645055 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Kupinga* 645078 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair

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L Villages

L villages in Nancowry Tehsil
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Lanuanga* 645092 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Lapat* 645086 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Luxi 645037 149 39 0 Nancowry Port Blair Not Available Not Available Not Available Available

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M Villages

M villages in Nancowry Tehsil
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Malacca* 645095 158 35 0 Nancowry Port Blair Not Available Available Not Available Available
Manjula* 645106 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Mapayala* 645064 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Maru* 645112 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Masala Tapu* 645120 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Mavatapis/Maratapia* 645049 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Meenakshi Ram Nagar 645081 381 86 350 Nancowry Port Blair Available Available Available Available
Mildera 645079 1,350 403 300 Nancowry Port Blair Available Available Available Available
Minyuk 645041 305 76 0 Nancowry Port Blair Available Available Available Available
Mohreak/Kohreakap* 645133 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Munak Incl. Ponioo/Moul 645125 117 24 0 Nancowry Port Blair Available Available Not Available Available
Mus* 645088 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair

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N Villages

N villages in Nancowry Tehsil
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Neang* 645090 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Neeche Tapu* 645105 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Nyicalang* 645132 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair

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O Villages

O villages in Nancowry Tehsil
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Okiya/Chiya* 645107 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Olinpon/Alhinpon* 645108 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Ongulongho* 645058 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair

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P Villages

P villages in Nancowry Tehsil
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Payak* 645089 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Payuha 645124 24 5 0 Nancowry Port Blair Not Available Available Not Available Available
Pilpilow 645104 282 62 0 Nancowry Port Blair Available Not Available Not Available Available

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R Villages

R villages in Nancowry Tehsil
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Raihion 645032 276 74 0.65 Nancowry Port Blair Not Available Not Available Not Available Available
Ramzoo*(ramjaw) 645126 98 23 0 Nancowry Port Blair Not Available Available Not Available Available
Reakomlong* 645070 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair

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S Villages

S villages in Nancowry Tehsil
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Safedbalu* 645040 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Safedbalu* 645135 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Sanaya* 645051 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Sonomkuwa* 645071 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair

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T Villages

T villages in Nancowry Tehsil
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Tahaila 645028 377 119 0 Nancowry Port Blair Not Available Not Available Not Available Available
Tanae* 645114 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Tani* 645067 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Tapani/Tapainy* 645098 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Tapiang* 645138 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Tapong Incl. Kabila 645091 270 62 0 Nancowry Port Blair Available Available Not Available Available
Tavinkin/Tavakin* 645072 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Tillang Chong Island* 645033 38 4 0 Nancowry Port Blair Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Tomae/Inmae* 645118 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Trinket* 645137 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair

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U Villages

U villages in Nancowry Tehsil
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Uper Tapu* 645103 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair
Upper Katchal 645080 217 55 600 Nancowry Port Blair Available Available Available Available

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V Villages

V villages in Nancowry Tehsil
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Vikas Nagar 645130 235 48 0 Nancowry Port Blair Available Available Available Available
Vyavtapu* 645062 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair

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W Villages

W villages in Nancowry Tehsil
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
W. B.katchal/Hindra* 645084 0 0 Nancowry Port Blair

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Data Method and Verification

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
Use the bank or RBI source record for current service status

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many villages are in Nancowry Tehsil?

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.