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Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands · Southern region · IN-AN

All states and UTsUnion TerritorySouthern India
Population 2011
3,80,581
Area
8,249 km²
Primary capital
Sri Vijaya Puram
Budget 2026-27
₹6,680.94 Cr
Formed
1 November 1956
General Info
Capital and largest city
Sri Vijaya Puram
Region
Southern
Demonym
Andamanese / Nicobarese
Type
Union Territory
ISO code
IN-AN
Vehicle code
AN
Website
andamannicobar.gov.in
High court
Calcutta High Court
Languages
HindiEnglish
Representation
Lok Sabha seats
1
General 1
Legislature structure
None
Latest Budget

Andaman and Nicobar Islands Budget 2026-27

Total budget
₹6,680.94 Cr
Capital expenditure
₹597.86 Cr
8.9% of total

Union Budget 2026-27 Demand No. 52 provides a net allocation of Rs 6,680.94 crore for Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Tourism · calendar year 2024

Tourist visits in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Reported visit events from the State/UT tourism department—not unique visitors. One person or trip can generate more than one visit.

Compare all States and UTs
Domestic tourist visits
7,10,397
Domestic rank
#30 of 36
Foreign tourist visits
11,497
Foreign rank
#28 of 36
Population
YearPopulationSource
20113,80,581Census 2011
census

On central government indices

All indices
Sources6
  1. Wikipedia: Andaman and Nicobar Islandsen.wikipedia.orgPublisher page
  2. PIB: Port Blair renamed Sri Vijaya Purampib.gov.inPublisher page
  3. State governments of India: union territory administrationen.wikipedia.orgPublisher page
  4. Union Budget 2026-27: Demand No. 52, Ministry of Home Affairs (Andaman and Nicobar Islands)indiabudget.gov.inPDF document
  5. Rajya Sabha Unstarred Question 1411, answered 11 Dec 2025tourism.gov.inPDF document
  6. Census 2011censusindia.gov.inPublisher page