Smith Island (Andaman and Nicobar Islands)


Smith 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 lies north of Port Blair.

Geography

The island is located in Aerial Bay, near Diglipur.

Administration

Politically, Smith Island, along with the neighboring Aerial Bay Islands, is part of Diglipur Taluk.

Transportation

Ferry service is available from Aerial bay jetty or Kalipur water sports center. Normally ship is available once a week.

Demographics

There are 3 villages on the island.
According to the 2011 census of India, the Island has 160 households.
The main village has 60 households, with Eco rest houses which are available for overnight stay.
The effective literacy rate is 100%.
TotalMaleFemale
Population600328272
Children aged below 6 years643529
Scheduled caste000
Scheduled tribe110
Literates431260171
Workers 20219111
Main workers 95896

Fauna

Smith island is home to the Olive Ridley turtles which means, being the right place at the right time, one can even witness the turtle nesting.