Location Bay of Bengal Adjacent bodies of water Indian Ocean Major islands Outram Elevation 0 cm Literacy 84.4% Area code 031927 Adjacent body of water Indian Ocean | Archipelago Andaman Islands Total islands 1 Length 6 km (3.7 mi) Area 13.9 km² Postal code 744202 Island group Andaman Islands | |
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Outram Island is an island of the Andaman Islands. It belongs to the South Andaman administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. the island is lying 72 km (45 mi) northeast from Port Blair.
Contents
- Map of Outram Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Etymology
- Geography
- Administration
- Demographics
- Tourism
- References
Map of Outram, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Etymology
Outram is named after Lieutenant-general James Outram.
Geography
The island belongs to the Ritchie's Archipelago and is located west of North Passage Island, Rangat.
Administration
Politically, Outram Island is part of Port Blair Taluk.
Demographics
The island is uninhabited.
Tourism
Outram Island is thoroughly surrounded by silver, smooth sandy beaches. You can delight in just dozing, relaxing and basking in the sun on these beaches. If you are interested in fishing, you can take pleasure in wonderful fishing experience on this island along the edge of the reef. Surfing off this reef might be feasible during the North- Easterlies. The reason of doing so is that there is a considerable break to the west. The reef which is far off the southern point of Outram Island stretches out much more towards south. If scuba diving thrills and fascinates you, you will enjoy to the fullest on this island as it is a superb place for scuba diving.