Total islands 1 Length 2.2 km (1.37 mi) Elevation 0 cm Postal code 744202 | Major islands Murga Width 2.6 km (1.62 mi) Area 3.775 km² Area code 031927 | |
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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(Text) CC BY-SA