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Lakshadweep

Union Territory of Lakshadweep · Southern region · IN-LD

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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
LD
Website
lakshadweep.gov.in
High court
Kerala High Court
Languages
MalayalamEnglish
Representation
Lok Sabha seats
1
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.

Tourism · calendar year 2024

Tourist visits in Lakshadweep

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
67,430
Domestic rank
#35 of 36
Foreign tourist visits
898
Foreign rank
#35 of 36
Population
YearPopulationSource
201164,473Census 2011
census

On central government indices

All indices
Sources7
  1. Official website: Lakshadweeplakshadweep.gov.inPublisher page
  2. Wikipedia: Lakshadweepen.wikipedia.orgPublisher page
  3. State governments of India: union territory administrationen.wikipedia.orgPublisher page
  4. Union Budget 2026-27: Demand No. 56, Ministry of Home Affairs (Lakshadweep)indiabudget.gov.inPDF document
  5. PRS: Demand for Grants 2026-27 Analysis - Home Affairsprsindia.orgPublisher page
  6. Rajya Sabha Unstarred Question 1411, answered 11 Dec 2025tourism.gov.inPDF document
Census 2011