| Andaman District |
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| andaman and nicobar islands | |
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The capital of the district is the township of Port Blair , which is also the main town and capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands UT. The district was severely affected by the Tsunami that was caused by the 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake , which led to many deaths and damaged infrastructure. GEOGRAPHY There are approximately 550 Island s which make up the Andaman district, 26 of which are inhabited. The total population of Andaman district as per 2001 Census Of India figures was 314,084. The district has a total area of some 6,408 Km2 . Approximately 90% of the islands are forested or uncultivated; Urban area is only 16.6 km2. |
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