Facts about Lakshadweep

The Union Territory of Lakshadweep is an archipelago situated in the Arabian Sea at a distance of 220 - 440 km from the west coast of India. Lakshadweep is the tiniest Union Territory of India and lies about 220-440 km from Kochi, Kerala. All Lakshadweep islands are of coral origin and some of them like Minicoy, Kalpeni, Kadmat, Kiltan and Chetlat are typical atolls.

"Lakshadweep, the group of 36 islands is known for its exotic and sun-kissed beaches and lush green landscape. The name Lakshadweep in Malayalam and Sanskrit means 'a hundred thousand islands'. "

Capital - Kavaratti

Administrative HQ - KAVARATTI.

Administrators - Vijay Kumar

Various Islands:

AGATTI

AMINI

ANDROTH

BANGARAM

BITRA

CHETLAT

KADMAT

KALPENI

KAVARATTI

KILTAN

MINICOY

Census of India 2001:

1. Population - 60,595

2. Sex ratio - 947/1000

3. Literacy rate (%) - 87.52

4. Density of Population: 2013 people/Kms.

Major Tourist Attractions:

Agatti island, Kavaratti

Minicoy island, Minicoy

Lighthouse, MinicoyMuseum,

AgattiLagoon, AgattiUrja Mosque,

KavarattiKadmat island,

BangaramThe lighthouse,

AndrothJuma Masjid,

MinicoyAmini beach, Amini

Unique feature - The only coral reef island in India,rich flora and fauna.Great tourist destination for Watersports,Fishing etc.Virgin,Fragile eco-system.A unique and quiet getaway destinations

Folk Dances:

1. Lava Dance
2. Kolkali Dance
3. Parichakali Dance

Monuments / Historical Places

1. Minicoy Tower House

One of the most impressive sights of Minicoy is a fifty meter tall Lighthouse, built by the British.

Anthropological Museum at Phoenix Bay

Anthropological Museum at Phoenix Bay exhibits the life of the Paleolithic Islanders while Aquarium or Fisheries Museum exhibits species of marine life peculiar to the islands.

Regional Airport - Agatti Airport

Awards:

1. Prime Minister Award for Excellence in Public Administration for the year 2006-07.
2. Bronze Icon Award for Exemplary Leadership & ICT Achievement of the year in Professional Category (2006).

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