Location Bay of Bengal Total islands 1 Length 3.9 km (2.42 mi) Elevation 63 m Postal code 744202 Archipelago Andaman Islands | Adjacent bodies of water Indian Ocean Major islands Aves Width 1.2 km (0.75 mi) Area 20 ha Area code 031927 Adjacent body of water Indian Ocean | |
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Aves Island is an island of the Andaman Islands. It belongs to the North and Middle Andaman administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. the island is lying 140 km (87 mi) north from Port Blair.
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History
Aves Lighthouse, was established in 2008.
Geography
The island lies 3.5 km (2 mi) east of Mayabunder. The island is small, having an area of 0.2 km2 (0.077 sq mi).
Administration
Politically, Aves Island is part of Mayabunder Taluk. The island is privately owned by the Co-op Society Ltd. plantation.
Transportation
Aves Island is about 20 mins ride away by Dinghy from Mayabunder jetty.
Tourism
Aves is a perfect destination for basking in the sun and sea water by simply sitting in the water. The tall, thick coconut trees provide shade which saves you from scorching heat. Snorkeling is also a great activity.
Demographics
There is only 1 village. According to the 2011 census of India, the Island has 1 households. The effective literacy rate (i.e. the literacy rate of population excluding children aged 6 and below) is 100%.
The residents are farmers growing Paddy, vegetables, coconuts, horticultural crops, spices.