Area: 32 square kilometers
Density of population: 2013 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 92.28 % - Male: 96.11 %, Female: 88.25 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:946
Location of Lakshadweep District
Lakshadweep is a group of islands located in the Laccadive Sea about 200 km to 440 km from the Indian state of Kerala. This is one of the union territories of India.
Lakshadweep District Average Rainfall: 1500 mm
Lakshadweep District Maximum Temperature in Summer: 35 deg C
Lakshadweep District Minimum Temperature in Winter: 20 deg C
LAKSHADWEEP DISTRICT MAP
Main Island Groups: Laccadive Group, Amindivi Group, Minicoy Islands
Main Islands: Kavaratti, Agatti, Minicoy, Amini, Keltan, Chetlat, Kadamat, Bitra, Perumal Par
Parliamentary Constituencies: Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep District Facts: Lakshadweep is the largest producer of coconuts in India. The coconuts of Lakshadweep are rich in coconut oil. Consumption of alcohol is not permitted here except in Bangaram Island. This is the least populous union territory in India.
Major Agricultural Products: Coconut
Major Industries: Agro based industries, oil mills, coconut oil extraction
Languages Spoken: Malayalam, Jeseri, Mahi, Tamil
Marine Life: Seaweeds, sea urchins, starfish, cowry, clams, octopus, lagoon tigerfish, moray eels, corals, tuna, wahoo, swordfish
Tourist Activities: Scuba diving, wind surfing, snorkeling, surfing, kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, yachting
What is Lakshadweep District Famous For: Coral Reefs
Famous People From Lakshadweep District: Muhammed Hamdulla Sayeed
Lakshadweep District Pin Codes
Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012