Indian Union Territory

Lakshadweep

Union Territory of Lakshadweep · Southern region · IN-LD

All states and UTsUnion TerritorySouthern India

Population 2011

64,473

Area

32.62 km²

Primary capital

Kavaratti

Budget 2026-27

₹1,682.35 Cr

Formed

1 November 1956

General Info

Capital

Kavaratti

Largest city

Andrott

Region

Southern

Demonym

Lakshadweepi

Type

Union Territory

ISO code

IN-LD

Vehicle code

Website

lakshadweep.gov.in

High court

Kerala High Court

Languages

MalayalamEnglish

Representation

Lok Sabha seats

General 1

Legislature structure

None

Latest Budget

Lakshadweep Budget 2026-27

Total budget

₹1,682.35 Cr

Capital expenditure

₹345.86 Cr

20.6% of total

Union Budget 2026-27 Demand No. 56 provides a net allocation of Rs 1,682.35 crore for Lakshadweep.

Population

Year	Population	Source
2011	64,473	Census 2011 census

Source material

Official website: Lakshadweep Wikipedia: Lakshadweep State governments of India: union territory administration Union Budget 2026-27: Demand No. 56, Ministry of Home Affairs (Lakshadweep)PRS: Demand for Grants 2026-27 Analysis - Home Affairs Census 2011