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Landfall Island

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Location
  
Bay of Bengal

Adjacent bodies of water
  
Indian Ocean

Major islands
  
Landfall

Elevation
  
79 m

Literacy
  
100%

Area code
  
031927

Adjacent body of water
  
Indian Ocean

Archipelago
  
Andaman Islands

Total islands
  
1

Length
  
4.7 km (2.92 mi)

Area
  
14.7 kmĀ²

Postal code
  
744202

Island group
  
Andaman Islands


Landfall Island is northern most island of Andaman and Nicobar 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 220 km (137 mi) north from Port Blair, and 300 km (186 mi) km from Burma.

Contents

Map of Landfall Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

History

The island was severely affected by the tsunami that was caused by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, which led to damaged infrastructure. The island's coral reefs were exposed in bulk. It is home to aka-chari tribe.

Geography

The island falls in between Coco Islands and North Andaman Island. It belongs to the Cleugh Passage Group and lies immediately north of the passage. The island is small, having an area of 3.1 km2 (1.2 sq mi).

Administration

Politically, Landfall Island, along neighboring Cleugh Passage Group Islands, is part of Diglipur Taluk. The village is near the Police station.

Transportation

Ferries connect this island to Diglipur.

Demographics

There is only 1 village. According to the 2011 census of India, the Island has xxx households. The effective literacy rate (i.e. the literacy rate of population excluding children aged 6 and below) is 100%.

Tourism

Surrounded by beach on all sides, it gives exciting opportunities to indulge in sun bathing and snorkeling. Refreshing coconut palm groves, emerald waters and smooth silvery sandy beaches send you a tempting and an invigorating invite. It houses natural beauty in its pristine shape, immaculate and untouched by any human intervention. Owing to these reasons, Landfall Island has managed to maintain its maiden grace and gorgeousness. While exploring Landfall Island, be careful not to enter the tribal areas as aboriginal tribes reside here. It is not very evident whether staying at night on this island is allowed or not, so it is safe to return during the day. In a nut shell, it can be said without a doubt that Landfall Island in Andaman and Nicobar is a small yet sumptuous treat to your eyes. So, spare some time to navigate to this exotic island.

References

Landfall Island Wikipedia