Location Bay of Bengal Adjacent bodies of water Indian Ocean Major islands Peel Elevation 0 cm Area code 031927 Adjacent body of water Indian Ocean | Archipelago Andaman Islands Total islands 1 Length 7.3 km (4.54 mi) Postal code 744211 Island group Andaman Islands | |
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Peel 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 51 km (32 mi) northeast from Port Blair.
Contents
- Map of Sir William Peel Island Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Etymology
- Geography
- Administration
- Demographics
- References
Map of Sir William Peel Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Etymology
Peel is named after captain Sir William Peel of the Royal Navy, who died in the Indian Mutiny.
Geography
The island belongs to the Ritchie's Archipelago and is located between Nicholson Island and John Lawrence Island.
Administration
Politically, Peel Island is part of Port Blair Taluk.
Demographics
The island is uninhabited.
References
Sir William Peel Island Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA