Port Blair

Port Blair is the capital of Andaman, located in the south eastern Andaman. Port Blair pronunciation is the largest town and a municipal council in Andamans district in the Andaman Islands. These islands were later annexed as a Union Territory of India in the year 1956. Port Blair is well known for its sandy beaches and crystal water. Port Blair had a population of 100,186. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Port Blair has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 72%. In Port Blair, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Port Blair comprises of 350 odd islands, These are islands are yet to be touched by the amenities of the modern life, these islands are truly provides a perfect tropical paradise.Mineral water and other essentials are available here, only marginally more expensive than the mainland. Power, water and sewerage systems are beginning to show signs of being over-stretched and there are frequent breakdowns. Port Blair offers a variety of sea food delicacies, besides Indian, Chinese, Continental, and Burmese cuisine.It is also the headquarters for the Indian district of Andaman, and the local administrative sub-division (tehsil).

Population: 300,000
Languages: Hindi, Tamil, Bengali and various tribal languages
Capital: Port Blair
Total Area : 8249 sq. km.