North Passage Island, Rangat
  North Passage Island Location of North Passage Island | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Bay of Bengal |
| Coordinates | 12°17′N 92°56′E / 12.28°N 92.93°ECoordinates: 12°17′N 92°56′E / 12.28°N 92.93°E |
| Archipelago | Andaman Islands |
| Adjacent bodies of water | Indian Ocean |
| Total islands | 1 |
| Major islands |
|
| Area | 12.81 km2 (4.95 sq mi)[1] |
| Length | 8.7 km (5.41 mi) |
| Width | 4.4 km (2.73 mi) |
| Coastline | 30.23 km (18.784 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 0 m (0 ft)[2] |
| Administration | |
| District | North and Middle Andaman |
| Island group | Andaman Islands |
| Island sub-group | East Baratang Group |
| Taluk | Rangat Taluk |
Largest settlement |
Merk Bay |
| Demographics | |
| Demonym | Hindi |
| Population | 3 (2016) |
| Pop. density | 0.23 /km2 (0.6 /sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | Hindu, Andamanese |
| Additional information | |
| Time zone | |
| PIN | 744203[3] |
| Telephone code | 031927 [4] |
| Official website |
www |
| ISO Code | IN-AN-00[5] |
| Literacy | 84.4% |
| Avg. summer temperature | 30.2 °C (86.4 °F) |
| Avg. winter temperature | 23.0 °C (73.4 °F) |
| Sex ratio | 1.2♂/♀ |
| unit_pref | Metric |
| Census Code | 35.639.0004 |
| Official Languages | Hindi, English |
North Passage 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.[6] the island is lying 80 km (50 mi) north from Port Blair.
Geography
The island belongs to the East Baratang Group and lies east of Baratang and Colebrooke Island. 95% of the island is a wildlife reserve. [7] The Cape Portman lighthouse, with a focal plane 29 m (95 ft); white flash every 5 s. This lighthouse marks the northern entrance to Diligent Strait. Located on a sharp cape at the northern tip of North Passage Island. Accessible only by boat.
Administration
Politically, North Passage Island, along neighboring East Baratang Group, is part of Rangat Taluk.[8]
Demographics
There is only 1 village, located at Merk Bay. You have to hire boat from Long Island or Yeratta jetty, Rangat to reach Merk Bay. North Passage Island in Andaman and Nicobar has very diminutive history of habitation, other than erratic visits from different sects of the Great Andamanese Tribe. Just about 100 acres of land behind Merk Bay beach was handed over to the Agriculture Department of Andaman Islands four decades ago. This was done in order to set up a coconut plantation. The only inhabitants of this island at present are representatives of the Forest Department and caretakers of the Coconut Plantation.[9][10]
Tourism
Merk Bay Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Andamans. Fine, white sand in contrast with the blue water makes the perfect setting for a day out. The beach is safe for bathing and good snorkeling options. It is also a good spot for bird watching. The sea around the island is famous for playful Dolphins. [11] Merk bay was selected as one of the spots for a new Eco friendly tourist resort.[12]
References
- ↑ "Islandwise Area and Population - 2011 Census" (PDF). Government of Andaman.
- ↑ "Sailing Directions (enroute) | India and the Bay of Bengal" (PDF) (173). National Geospatial-intelligence Agency, United States Government. 2014. Retrieved 2016-09-23.
- ↑ "A&N Islands - Pincodes". 22 September 2016. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
- ↑ "STD Codes of Andaman and Nicobar". allcodesindia.in. Retrieved 2016-09-23.
- ↑ Registration Plate Numbers added to ISO Code
- ↑ "Village Code Directory: Andaman & Nicobar Islands" (PDF). Census of India. Retrieved 2011-01-16.
- ↑
- ↑ "DEMOGRAPHIC – A&N ISLANDS" (PDF). andssw1.and.nic.in. Retrieved 2016-09-23.
- ↑ image
- ↑ info
- ↑ beach
- ↑ hotel
- Geological Survey of India
Andaman and Nicobar Islands travel guide from Wikivoyage