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Who has control over the Andaman Islands?
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands is an archipelago of 572 islands of which 37 are inhabited. It is a union territory of India.
How many Bengalis are there in Andaman?
2011 Census
| State / Union Territory | Bengali speakers | Percentage of population speaking Bengali |
|---|---|---|
| West Bengal | 78,698,852 | 86.22\% |
| Tripura | 2,414,774 | 65.73\% |
| Assam | 9,024,324 | 28.92\% |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 108,432 | 28.49\% |
Is Bengali spoken in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
Most of the people speak Bengali and Hindi However, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam are also common in Andaman & Nicobar island. The habitants of the Andaman Islands have Andamanese which is a small group that speak Andamanese language.
Who governs Andaman and Nicobar?
Lt. Governors & Administrators
| Union Territory | Lt. Governor & Administrator |
|---|---|
| Andaman and Nicobar Island (UT) | Admiral D K Joshi (Lieutenant Governor) |
| Chandigarh (UT) | Shri Banwarilal Purohit (Administrator) |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (UT) | Shri Praful Patel (Administrator) |
Which island is gifted Japan to India?
The Japanese occupation of the Andaman Islands occurred in 1942 during World War II. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands (8,293 km2 on 139 islands), are a group of islands situated in the Bay of Bengal at about 1,250 km (780 mi) from Kolkata, 1,200 km (750 mi) from Chennai and 190 km (120 mi) from Cape Nargis in Burma.
Why are there so many Bengalis in Andaman?
The 1947 Partition of India triggered one of the major flows of forced migration in the history of humanity. The Partition of Bengal resulted in a massive flow of migrants from East Bengal that continued in steady waves for several decades. …
What currency is used in Andaman?
Indian Rupee
Andaman and Nicobar Islands – Sea shells on the sea shore
| Andaman and Nicobar Tourism : A Quick View of the state | |
|---|---|
| Capital | Port Blair |
| Currency | Indian Rupee (INR) |
| Time Zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| Area | 8,250 square km |