What is the other name of Lakshadweep Islands?
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What is the other name of Lakshadweep Islands?
Laccadive, Minicoy, and Amindivi Islands
Lakshadweep, formerly (1956–73) Laccadive, Minicoy, and Amindivi Islands, union territory of India.
When was Lakshadweep renamed?
The Union Territory was formed in 1956 and it was named Lakshadweep in 1973.
Who is capital of Lakshadweep?
Kavaratti
The Kavaratti is the capital of the Union Territory Lakshadweep in India. The Island of Kavaratti lies 360Km of the coast of the State of Kerala at 10.57°N 72.64°E. is the closest major city on the Indian mainland at a distance of 404 km (218 nmi).
Is Maldives part of Lakshadweep?
Maldives–Lakshadweep–Chagos Archipelago tropical moist forests
| Maldives-Lakshadweep-Chagos Archipelago tropical moist forests | |
|---|---|
| Biome | tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests |
| Geography | |
| Area | 277 km2 (107 sq mi) |
| Countries | India (Lakshadweep), Maldives, and United Kingdom (British Indian Ocean Territory) |
How many Muslims are in Lakshadweep?
All permanent inhabitants of the Islands are Muslim (30,019), others are temporary migrants who are employed there by the government: 1,545 Hindus, 239 Christians, 4 Sikhs and 3 others. The majority of Muslims are Shafils. Malayalam is the mother tongue of the local population except those in Minicoy who speak Mahl.
Is there Christians in Lakshadweep?
Lakshadweep Religion Census 2011 The data for 2021 & 2022 is under process and will be updated in few weeks. Muslim Population in Lakshadweep is 62.27 Thousand (96.58 percent) of total 64.47 Thousand. Christian Population in Lakshadweep is 0.32 Thousand (0.49 percent) of total 64.47 Thousand.
What is the population of Lakshadweep?
As per details from Census 2011, Lakshadweep has population of 64 Thousands, an increase from figure of 60 Thousand in 2001 census. Total population of Lakshadweep as per 2011 census is 64,473 of which male and female are 33,123 and 31,350 respectively.
Is the capital of Lakshadweep?
The Kavaratti is the capital of the Union Territory Lakshadweep in India. The Island of Kavaratti lies 360Km of the coast of the State of Kerala at 10.57°N 72.64°E. is the closest major city on the Indian mainland at a distance of 404 km (218 nmi). It has a lagoon area of 3.46 sq mi.
Who is the CM of Lakshadweep?
Shri Praful Patel
Shri Praful Patel is currently the Administrator of Dadranagar and Haveli and Daman& Diu. He has taken charge as Lakshadweep Administrator from 05th Dec 2020.
How many Muslims live in Lakshadweep?
As per official census 2011 and population data 2022 of Lakshadweep district, Muslim are majority in Lakshadweep state. Total population of Lakshadweep district is 64,473 as per census 2011. Muslims constitutes 96.58% of Lakshadweep population.
Who is the Chief Minister of Lakshadweep?
Shri Praful Patel He has taken charge as Lakshadweep Administrator from 05th Dec 2020.
