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Murga Island

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Location
  
Total islands
  
1

Length
  
2.2 km (1.37 mi)

Elevation
  
0 cm

Postal code
  
744202

Archipelago
  
Adjacent bodies of water
  
Indian Ocean

Major islands
  
Murga

Width
  
2.6 km (1.62 mi)

Area
  
3.775 kmĀ²

Area code
  
031927

Adjacent body of water
  
Murga Island

Murga 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 117 km (73 mi) north from Port Blair.

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History

Murga is the only historical island of the Interview group. It holds a gravesite for several British sailors.

Geography

The island belongs to the Interview Group and is situated to the west of Austen Strait which separates North Andaman Island and Middle Andaman Island. it is the biggest island in Interview Sound.

Administration

Politically, Murga Island, along neighboring Interview Group Islands, is part of Mayabunder Taluk.

References

Murga Island Wikipedia