Shoal Bay (RV) (Andaman and Nicobar Islands)
Shoal Bay (RV) | |
|---|---|
| Country |  India |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sarpanch |
| Area | |
| • Total | 787.46 ha (1,945.86 acres) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,373 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (450/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| Time zone | UTC+5.30 |
| Pincode | 744206[1] |
| Village code | 00023300 |
Shoal Bay (RV) is a small village of 787.46 hectares in Ferrargunj Tehsil in South andaman 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. Shoal Bay (RV) 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. Shoal Bay (RV) is also surrounded by Two lakes. The population of the village depends on the source of drinking water during summer on Tap. Shoal Bay (RV)'s pin code is 744206[4], and village code is 00023300. The area of Shoal Bay (RV) is segregated as 109.7 hectares unirrigated, the 86.82 hectare area under culturable waste (including gauchar and groves), and remaining 14.59 hectare area not available for cultivation.
Shoal Bay (RV) has One post office (Shoalbay B.O) and One public telephone. The village is connected with a single bus service. Shoal Bay (RV) 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
Shoal Bay (RV) is a census village in the district of South andaman, andaman & Nicobar Islands. The village has a total population of 1373 and has total administration over 302 houses which are connected to supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage.
- Shoal Bay (RV) has 152 children, 87 boys and 65 girls.
Medical facility
- Shoal Bay (RV) has 3 hospitals in nearby town.
Educational institutions
As per the census 2011 report, 1046 people are literate in Shoal Bay (RV) out of which 559 are males and 487 are females.
Shoal Bay (RV) has the following educational facilities:
- 1 Education facility
- 5 Primary schools
- 1 Upper primary school
- 1 Secondary school
- 3 Colleges in the nearby range
- 1 Adult literacy center
Employment
According to a census 2011 report, 554 people of the total population are employed. The workforce is 405 male, 149 female with 355 (64.08%) of all workers being employed full-time, this includes 272 males and 83 females. 53 males and 28 females are considered as the main cultivators with the help of 11 male and 4 female agricultural labor. 199 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 South andaman to sell - and make their living.
References
- ↑ "Pin Code 744206 and Post Offices under 744206 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ↑ "Pin Code 744206 and Post Offices under 744206 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ↑ "744206 Pin Code, post offices list". indiamapia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ↑ "Pincode 744206". www.prokerala.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
External link
- Census of India, Provisional Population Totals
- Andaman and Nicobar Administration Website