All Information About Port Blair Subdistrict
Detailed information about Port Blair Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Port Blair is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the South Andamans District of Andaman and nicobar islands Union Territory.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Port Blair - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5923 |
| District | South Andamans |
| Census Code 2011 | 5923 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 6 |
| Number of Villages | 35 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Andaman & Nicobar Islands (Code: 543) |
| Assembly Constituency | Data Not Found (Code: Data Not Found) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Data Not Found | Data Not Found ( Data Not Found) |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Port Blair Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
165,754
M: 89,411
F: 76,343 |
| Rural |
32,969
M: 18,322
F: 14,647 |
| Urban |
132,785
M: 71,089
F: 61,696 |
Number of Households: 41,473
Population Distribution
Total: 165,754 (Male: 89,411, Female: 76,343)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 16,711 (Male: 8,492, Female: 8,219)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 0 (Male: 0, Female: 0)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 2,104 (Male: 1,075, Female: 1,029)
Literate Population
Total: 134,467 (Male: 75,383, Female: 59,084)
Illiterate Population
Total: 31,287 (Male: 14,028, Female: 17,259)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 68,992 (Male: 55,269, Female: 13,723)
Main Workers
Total: 63,103 (Male: 51,477, Female: 11,626)
Marginal Workers
Total: 5,889 (Male: 3,792, Female: 2,097)
Non-Workers
Total: 96,762 (Male: 34,142, Female: 62,620)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 2,278 (Male: 1,827, Female: 451)
- Agricultural Laborers: 793 (Male: 666, Female: 127)
- Household Industry Workers: 477 (Male: 343, Female: 134)
- Other Workers: 59,555 (Male: 48,641, Female: 10,914)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 739 (Male: 358, Female: 381)
- Agricultural Laborers: 202 (Male: 119, Female: 83)
- Household Industry Workers: 111 (Male: 55, Female: 56)
- Other Workers: 4,837 (Male: 3,260, Female: 1,577)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Port Blair Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
165,754
M: 89,411
F: 76,343 |
| Rural |
32,969
M: 18,322
F: 14,647 |
| Urban |
132,785
M: 71,089
F: 61,696 |
Number of Households: 41,473
Population Distribution
Total: 165,754 (Male: 89,411, Female: 76,343)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 16,711 (Male: 8,492, Female: 8,219)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 0 (Male: 0, Female: 0)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 2,104 (Male: 1,075, Female: 1,029)
Literate Population
Total: 134,467 (Male: 75,383, Female: 59,084)
Illiterate Population
Total: 31,287 (Male: 14,028, Female: 17,259)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 68,992 (Male: 55,269, Female: 13,723)
Main Workers
Total: 63,103 (Male: 51,477, Female: 11,626)
Marginal Workers
Total: 5,889 (Male: 3,792, Female: 2,097)
Non-Workers
Total: 96,762 (Male: 34,142, Female: 62,620)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 2,278 (Male: 1,827, Female: 451)
- Agricultural Laborers: 793 (Male: 666, Female: 127)
- Household Industry Workers: 477 (Male: 343, Female: 134)
- Other Workers: 59,555 (Male: 48,641, Female: 10,914)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 739 (Male: 358, Female: 381)
- Agricultural Laborers: 202 (Male: 119, Female: 83)
- Household Industry Workers: 111 (Male: 55, Female: 56)
- Other Workers: 4,837 (Male: 3,260, Female: 1,577)
Grampanchayat List of Port Blair Tehsil/Taluka
Port Blair Tehsil comprises 6 Gram Panchayats and 35 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Port Blair. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Port Blair
Port Blair is located in the South Andamans District of Andaman and nicobar islands State, India.
Port Blair Tehsil has 35 villages.
Port Blair has a total of 6 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Port Blair is 165,754.
In Port Blair, there are 89,411 males and 76,343 females.
There are 16,711 children in Port Blair, comprising 8,492 males and 8,219 females.
In Port Blair, the literate population is 134,467 (75,383 males and 59,084 females). The illiterate population is 31,287 (14,028 males and 17,259 females).