Detail Factual Overview

Political and Administrative Details

• Union Territory: Since 1956, governed directly by the Government of India.
• Capital: Port Blair (also the largest city).
• Administrative Divisions:
  • Districts:
    1. North and Middle Andaman
    2. South Andaman
    3. Nicobar
• Official Languages: Hindi and English (also Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and Nicobarese).
• Lieutenant Governor: Appointed by the President of India.