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'''Aves Island''' is an island of the [[Andaman Islands]].  It belongs to the [[North and Middle Andaman district|North and Middle Andaman]] administrative [[Districts of India|district]], part of the [[India]]n [[union territory]] of [[Andaman and Nicobar Islands]].<ref name="census">{{Cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-VillageDirectory/Directory/short_code_rural_35.pdf|title=Village Code Directory: Andaman & Nicobar Islands|publisher=Census of India|accessdate=2011-01-16}}</ref> The island lies {{convert|140|km|0|abbr=on}} north from [[Port Blair]].
 
==History==
 
Aves Lighthouse, was established in 2008.
<ref name="light">{{cite web|url=http://www.dgll.nic.in/LightHouse.aspx?Consent_id=152&Module_id=16&LocationId=10&LangId=1|publisher=www.dgll.nic.in|title=Government of India, Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships.|accessdate=2016-10-18}}</ref>
 
==Geography==
The island lies {{convert|3.5|km|0|abbr=on}} east of [[Mayabunder]]. The island is small, having an area of {{convert|0.2|km2|abbr=on}}.
 
==Administration==
Politically, Aves Island is part of [[Mayabunder]] [[Tehsils of India|Taluk]].<ref name="and">{{cite web |url=http://andssw1.and.nic.in/ecostat/basicstatPDF2013_14/1.Demogrpahy.pdf |publisher=andssw1.and.nic.in |title=DEMOGRAPHIC – A&N ISLANDS |accessdate=2016-09-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170828015509/http://andssw1.and.nic.in/ecostat/basicstatPDF2013_14/1.Demogrpahy.pdf |archive-date=28 August 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
The island is privately owned by the Co-op Society Ltd. plantation.<ref name="knowandamans.com">[http://www.knowandamans.com/2011/11/visiting-avis-island-mayabunder.html]</ref>
 
==Transportation==
Aves Island is about 20 mins ride away by [[Dinghy]] from [[Mayabunder]] jetty.
<ref name="knowandamans.com"/>
 
==Tourism==
Aves is a perfect destination for basking in the sun and sea water by simply sitting in the water. The tall, thick coconut trees provide shade which saves you from scorching heat.
Snorkeling is also a great activity.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chKKfStmKYw Video]</ref>
 
== Demographics ==
There is only 1 village. 
According to the [[2011 census of India]], the Island has 1 households. The effective literacy rate (i.e. the literacy rate of population excluding children aged 6 and below) is 100%.<ref name="census_2011">{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/3500_PART_B_DCHB_ANDAMAN%20&%20NICOBAR%20ISLANDS.pdf |title=District Census Handbook - Andaman & Nicobar Islands |work=[[2011 Census of India]] |publisher=Directorate of Census Operations, Andaman & Nicobar Islands |accessdate=2015-07-21 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150801173328/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/3500_PART_B_DCHB_ANDAMAN%20%26%20NICOBAR%20ISLANDS.pdf |archivedate=1 August 2015 |df=dmy }}</ref>
 
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! !! Total !! Male !! Female
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| Population || 2|| 2|| 0
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The residents are farmers growing [[Paddy (unmilled rice)|Paddy]], [[vegetables]], [[coconuts]], horticultural crops, [[spice]]s.
<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.cgwb.gov.in/District_Profile/AandN/North%20Middle.pdf |title=crops |access-date=27 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221120011/http://www.cgwb.gov.in/District_Profile/AandN/North%20Middle.pdf |archive-date=21 December 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130520212857/http://www.indiatravelnext.com/islands-of-andaman/avis-island-in-andaman.html guide]</ref>
 
== References ==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20050728121303/http://www.gsi.gov.in/mudvol.htm Geological Survey of India]
*{{wikivoyage-inline|Andaman and Nicobar Islands}}
 
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[[Category:Cities and towns in North and Middle Andaman district]]
[[Category:Islands of North and Middle Andaman district]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands]]
[[Category:Private islands of India]]


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Latest revision as of 00:05, 14 August 2023

Aves Island
Location of Aves Island
Geography
LocationBay of Bengal
Coordinates12°54′54″N 92°56′06″E / 12.915°N 92.935°E / 12.915; 92.935
ArchipelagoAndaman Islands
Adjacent bodies of waterIndian Ocean
Area0.2 km2 (0.077 sq mi)[1]
Length3.9 km (2.42 mi)
Width1.2 km (0.75 mi)
Coastline2.0 km (1.24 mi)
Highest elevation63 m (207 ft)[2]
Administration
DistrictNorth and Middle Andaman
Island groupAndaman Islands
Island sub-groupStewart Sound Group
TalukDiglipur Taluk
Demographics
Population2 (2016)
Pop. density10.00/km2 (25.9/sq mi)
Ethnic groupsHindu, Andamanese
Additional information
Time zone
PIN744202[3]
Telephone code031927 [4]
ISO codeIN-AN-00[5]
Official websitewww.and.nic.in
Literacy84.4%
Avg. summer temperature30.2 °C (86.4 °F)
Avg. winter temperature23.0 °C (73.4 °F)
Sex ratio1.2♂/♀
Census Code35.639.0004
Official LanguagesHindi, English

Aves 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 lies 140 km (87 mi) north from Port Blair.

History[edit | edit source]

Aves Lighthouse, was established in 2008. [7]

Geography[edit | edit source]

The island lies 3.5 km (2 mi) east of Mayabunder. The island is small, having an area of 0.2 km2 (0.077 sq mi).

Administration[edit | edit source]

Politically, Aves Island is part of Mayabunder Taluk.[8] The island is privately owned by the Co-op Society Ltd. plantation.[9]

Transportation[edit | edit source]

Aves Island is about 20 mins ride away by Dinghy from Mayabunder jetty. [9]

Tourism[edit | edit source]

Aves is a perfect destination for basking in the sun and sea water by simply sitting in the water. The tall, thick coconut trees provide shade which saves you from scorching heat. Snorkeling is also a great activity.[10]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

There is only 1 village. According to the 2011 census of India, the Island has 1 households. The effective literacy rate (i.e. the literacy rate of population excluding children aged 6 and below) is 100%.[11]

Demographics (2011 Census)[11]
Total Male Female
Population 2 2 0

The residents are farmers growing Paddy, vegetables, coconuts, horticultural crops, spices. [12] [13]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Islandwise Area and Population - 2011 Census" (PDF). Government of Andaman. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 August 2017. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
  2. ↑ Template:Cite enroute
  3. ↑ "A&N Islands - Pincodes". 22 September 2016. Archived from the original on 23 March 2014. Retrieved 22 September 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  4. ↑ "STD Codes of Andaman and Nicobar". allcodesindia.in. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
  5. ↑ Registration Plate Numbers added to ISO Code
  6. ↑ "Village Code Directory: Andaman & Nicobar Islands" (PDF). Census of India. Retrieved 16 January 2011.
  7. ↑ "Government of India, Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships". www.dgll.nic.in. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
  8. ↑ "DEMOGRAPHIC – A&N ISLANDS" (PDF). andssw1.and.nic.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 August 2017. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 [1]
  10. ↑ Video
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 "District Census Handbook - Andaman & Nicobar Islands" (PDF). 2011 Census of India. Directorate of Census Operations, Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-21.
  12. ↑ "crops" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 December 2016. Retrieved 27 September 2016.
  13. ↑ guide

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