Gandhi Nagar (Andaman and Nicobar Islands)
Gandhi Nagar | |
|---|---|
| Country |  India |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sarpanch |
| Area | |
| • Total | 599.48 ha (1,481.35 acres) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 69 |
| • Density | 12/km2 (30/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| Time zone | UTC+5.30 |
| Pincode | 744302[1] |
| Village code | 00053200 |
Gandhi Nagar is a small village of 599.48 hectares in Nancowry Tehsil in Nicobar district in the Union territory of andaman & Nicobar Islands, India.[2] The village is administrated by a sarpanch who is elected representative of the village by the local elections. Gandhi Nagar depends on Port Blair, the nearest town for all major economic activities.[3] The village has government-provided water facilities that include One tap, One Well supply, One tank, Two tubewells, and Two handpumps. The villagers also acquire water from some of the natural water sources - Two rivers, Two canals and Two springs. Gandhi Nagar is also surrounded by Two lakes. The population of the village depends on the source of drinking water during summer on Tap. Gandhi Nagar's pin code is 744302[4], and village code is 00053200. The area of Gandhi Nagar is segregated as the 135.29 hectare area under culturable waste (including gauchar and groves), and remaining 25.14 hectare area not available for cultivation.
Gandhi Nagar has One post office (Gandhinagar B.O). The village is connected with a single bus service. Gandhi Nagar has Two banks and Two credit societies for the regulation of economic activity. The village is also equipped with Two recreational centers.
The village has an uninterrupted 24 hours electric supply from a power grid.
Demographics
Gandhi Nagar is a census village in the district of Nicobar, andaman & Nicobar Islands. The village has a total population of 69 and has total administration over 13 houses which are connected to supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage.
- Gandhi Nagar has 1 children, 1 boys and 0 girls.
Medical facility
- Gandhi Nagar has 3 hospitals in nearby town.
Educational institutions
As per the census 2011 report, 47 people are literate in Gandhi Nagar out of which 43 are males and 4 are females.
Gandhi Nagar has the following educational facilities:
- 1 Education facility
- 1 Primary school
- 1 Upper primary school
- 1 Secondary school
- 3 Colleges in the nearby range
Employment
According to a census 2011 report, 64 people of the total population are employed. The workforce is 60 male, 4 female with 56 (87.5%) of all workers being employed full-time, this includes 55 males and 1 female. 8 people are reported to work for a marginal period of time in the year.
They depend on the agricultural markets (Mandi) of the nearby towns of Port Blair and Nicobar to sell copra and make their living.
References
- ↑ "Pin Code 744302 and Post Offices under 744302 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ↑ "Pin Code 744302 and Post Offices under 744302 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ↑ "744302 Pin Code, post offices list". indiamapia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ↑ "Pincode 744302". www.prokerala.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
External link
- Census of India, Provisional Population Totals
- Andaman and Nicobar Administration Website