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| name = Agatti | | name = Agatti | ||
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| image_name = | | image_name = File:Agatti Airstrip.jpg | ||
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| image_caption = | | image_caption = Agatti Airport | ||
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| map = India | | map = India3#India Lakshadweep | ||
| map_caption = Location of Agatti Atoll in [[Lakshadweep]] | | map_caption = Location of Agatti Atoll in [[Lakshadweep]] | ||
| coordinates = {{coord|10. | | coordinates = {{coord|10.85|N|72.19|E|region:IN-LD_type:isle_dim:50000_source:GNS-enwiki|display=inline,title}} | ||
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| location = [[Arabian Sea]] | | location = [[Arabian Sea]] | ||
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'''Agatti Island''' is a 7.6 km long island, situated on a [[coral]] [[atoll]] called Agatti atoll in the [[Union Territory]] of [[Lakshadweep]], [[India]]. It is {{convert|459|km|abbr=on}} west of the city of [[Kochi]]. | '''Agatti Island''' ({{IPA|ml|ɐɡɐt̪ːi|lang}}) is a 7.6 km long island, situated on a [[coral]] [[atoll]] called Agatti atoll in the [[Union Territory]] of [[Lakshadweep]], [[India]]. It is {{convert|459|km|abbr=on}} west of the city of [[Kochi]]. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Agatti is located about 364 km off [[Kannur]], 394 km off [[Kozhikode]], and 459 km (285 mi) off [[Kochi]] in the mainland and 7 km to the southwest of [[Bangaram Atoll|Bangaram]], the nearest island. Agatti is 531 km away from [[Kollam]] | Agatti is located about 364 km off [[Kannur]], 394 km off [[Kozhikode]], and 459 km (285 mi) off [[Kochi]] in the mainland and 7 km to the southwest of [[Bangaram Atoll|Bangaram]], the nearest island. Agatti is 531 km away from [[Kollam]] and 529 km away from [[Kollam Port]].<ref>[https://www.google.co.in/?gws_rd=ssl#q=agatti+island+to+kollam+distance Kollam to Agatti]</ref> [[Kavaratti]], the closest inhabited island, lies 54 km to the SE and [[Suheli Par]] atoll 76 km to the south. Agatti Atoll's total land area is {{convert|3.226|km2|abbr=on}} (of it, the main island has {{convert|3.141|km2|abbr=on}} and the small [[Kalpatti Island]] has {{convert|0.085|km2|abbr=on}}. Kalpatti is located at the southern end on the same reef.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oceandots.com/indian/lakshadweep/agatti.php |title=Oceandots - Agatti |accessdate=2011-11-08 |url-status=usurped |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101223043232/http://www.oceandots.com/indian/lakshadweep/agatti.php |archivedate=2010-12-23 }}</ref> | ||
The [[lagoon]] area is {{convert|24.84|km2|abbr=on}}. | The [[lagoon]] area is {{convert|24.84|km2|abbr=on}}. | ||
==Climate== | ==Climate== | ||
{{Weather box | {{Weather box | ||
| location = Agatti Island ([[Agatti Airport]]) | | location = Agatti Island ([[Agatti Airport]]) 1991–2020, extremes 1996–2012 | ||
| metric first = Y | | metric first = Y | ||
| single line = Y | | single line = Y | ||
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| Dec record high C = 36.3 | | Dec record high C = 36.3 | ||
| year record high C = 38.0 | | year record high C = 38.0 | ||
| Jan record low C = 22.5 | | Jan record low C = 22.5 | ||
| Feb record low C = 23.5 | | Feb record low C = 23.5 | ||
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| Dec record low C = 22.8 | | Dec record low C = 22.8 | ||
| year record low C = 22.1 | | year record low C = 22.1 | ||
|Jan high C = 31.2 | |||
|Feb high C = 31.5 | |||
|Mar high C = 32.4 | |||
|Apr high C = 33.2 | |||
|May high C = 33.0 | |||
|Jun high C = 31.3 | |||
|Jul high C = 30.6 | |||
|Aug high C = 30.6 | |||
|Sep high C = 30.6 | |||
|Oct high C = 31.0 | |||
|Nov high C = 31.5 | |||
|Dec high C = 31.4 | |||
| year high C = 31.5 | |||
|Jan low C = 25.8 | |||
|Feb low C = 26.0 | |||
|Mar low C = 26.9 | |||
|Apr low C = 28.0 | |||
|May low C = 27.8 | |||
|Jun low C = 26.0 | |||
|Jul low C = 25.8 | |||
|Aug low C = 25.7 | |||
|Sep low C = 25.7 | |||
|Oct low C = 26.1 | |||
|Nov low C = 26.3 | |||
|Dec low C = 26.1 | |||
| year low C = 26.4 | |||
| rain colour = green | | rain colour = green | ||
| Jan rain mm = | | Jan rain mm = 11.0 | ||
| Feb rain mm = | | Feb rain mm = 3.4 | ||
| Mar rain mm = | | Mar rain mm = 5.6 | ||
| Apr rain mm = | | Apr rain mm = 8.0 | ||
| May rain mm = | | May rain mm = 155.9 | ||
| Jun rain mm = | | Jun rain mm = 340.1 | ||
| Jul rain mm = | | Jul rain mm = 315.3 | ||
| Aug rain mm = | | Aug rain mm = 229.3 | ||
| Sep rain mm = | | Sep rain mm = 172.4 | ||
| Oct rain mm = | | Oct rain mm = 167.4 | ||
| Nov rain mm = | | Nov rain mm = 95.8 | ||
| Dec rain mm = | | Dec rain mm = 68.7 | ||
| year rain mm = | | year rain mm = 1572.9 | ||
| Jan rain days = 0. | | Jan rain days = 0.7 | ||
| Feb rain days = 0.2 | | Feb rain days = 0.2 | ||
| Mar rain days = 0. | | Mar rain days = 0.6 | ||
| Apr rain days = 0. | | Apr rain days = 0.9 | ||
| May rain days = 6. | | May rain days = 6.0 | ||
| Jun rain days = 16. | | Jun rain days = 16.1 | ||
| Jul rain days = | | Jul rain days = 15.5 | ||
| Aug rain days = 12. | | Aug rain days = 12.8 | ||
| Sep rain days = 10. | | Sep rain days = 10.6 | ||
| Oct rain days = 9. | | Oct rain days = 9.4 | ||
| Nov rain days = 5. | | Nov rain days = 5.0 | ||
| Dec rain days = 2. | | Dec rain days = 2.8 | ||
| year rain days = | | year rain days = 80.4 | ||
|time day = 17:30 [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | |time day = 17:30 [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| Jan humidity = 69 | | Jan humidity = 69 | ||
| Feb humidity = | | Feb humidity = 69 | ||
| Mar humidity = | | Mar humidity = 68 | ||
| Apr humidity = | | Apr humidity = 68 | ||
| May humidity = | | May humidity = 71 | ||
| Jun humidity = | | Jun humidity = 80 | ||
| Jul humidity = 80 | | Jul humidity = 80 | ||
| Aug humidity = | | Aug humidity = 79 | ||
| Sep humidity = 78 | | Sep humidity = 78 | ||
| Oct humidity = | | Oct humidity = 76 | ||
| Nov humidity = 75 | | Nov humidity = 75 | ||
| Dec humidity = | | Dec humidity = 71 | ||
|year humidity = | |year humidity = 74 | ||
|source 1 = [[India Meteorological Department]]<ref name=IMDnormals> | |source 1 = [[India Meteorological Department]]<ref name=IMDnormals> | ||
{{cite web | {{cite web | ||
| | | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240408025145/https://www.imdpune.gov.in/library/public/Climatological%20Tables%201991-2020.pdf | ||
| | | archive-date = 8 April 2024 | ||
| url = | | url = https://www.imdpune.gov.in/library/public/Climatological%20Tables%201991-2020.pdf | ||
| title = Station: Agatti | | title = Station: Agatti Climatological Table 1991–2020 | ||
| work = Climatological Normals | | work = Climatological Normals 1991–2020 | ||
| publisher = India Meteorological Department | | publisher = India Meteorological Department | ||
| date = | | access-date = 7 July 2024}}</ref><ref name=IMDextremes> | ||
{{cite web | {{cite web | ||
| archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20200205042509/http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/EXTREMES%20OF%20TEMPERATURE%20and%20RAINFALL%20upto%202012.pdf | | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20200205042509/http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/EXTREMES%20OF%20TEMPERATURE%20and%20RAINFALL%20upto%202012.pdf | ||
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==Population== | ==Population== | ||
Its population in the 2011 census was 7,560, and Islam is the main religion of the islanders.<ref>[http://www.webindia123.com/territories/lakshadweep/land/islands.htm Web123India]</ref> Islamic religion is said to have been brought by Arab traveller [[Ibn Batuta]]. Most people speak [[Malayalam]], [[English language|English]] and [[ | {{pie chart | ||
|thumb = right | |||
|caption = Religion in Agatti Island (2011)<ref name="Agatti Population">{{cite web|url=https://www.censusindia2011.com/lakshadweep/lakshadweep/agatti-population.html|title=Agatti Island population|work=Census India 2011|accessdate=15 January 2024}}</ref> | |||
|label1 = [[Islam]] | |||
|value1 = 96.8 | |||
|color1 = Green | |||
|label2 = [[Hinduism]] | |||
|value2 = 2.68 | |||
|color2 = DarkOrange | |||
|label3 = [[Christianity]] | |||
|value3 = 0.28 | |||
|color3 = Blue | |||
|label4 = Not Stated | |||
|value4 = 0.24 | |||
|color4 = Black | |||
}} | |||
Its population in the 2011 census was 7,560, and Islam is the main religion of the islanders.<ref>[http://www.webindia123.com/territories/lakshadweep/land/islands.htm Web123India]</ref> Islamic religion is said to have been brought by Arab traveller [[Ibn Batuta]]. Most people speak [[Malayalam]], [[English language|English]] and [[Tamil language|Tamil]]. Agatti has its own 100 kW powerhouse which uses fuel to generate electricity. There is a [[desalination]] unit which provides desalinated water to the islanders. | |||
==Transportation== | ==Transportation== | ||
===Sea=== | |||
Lakshadweep is connected to Cochin by sea route. Seven passenger ships operate between the two ports and it takes 14–20 hours for the passage.<ref>{{cite web |title= How to reach Lakshadweep |url= http://lakshadweep.nic.in/howtoreach.html |publisher= Official Website of Union Territory of Lakshwadeep |accessdate= 29 December 2014 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20141231102317/http://lakshadweep.nic.in/howtoreach.html |archive-date= 31 December 2014 |url-status= dead |df= dmy-all }}</ref> | |||
===Air=== | |||
The {{convert|1400|m|ft}} [[Agatti Airport]] {{airport codes|AGX|VOAT}} is the only airport in Lakshadweep.<ref>{{cite web|title=Alliance Air |url=http://www.airindia.in/alliance-air.htm|accessdate=29 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title= How to reach Lakshadweep |url= http://lakshadweep.nic.in/howtoreach.html |publisher= Official Website of Union Territory of Lakshadweep |accessdate= 29 December 2014 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20141231102317/http://lakshadweep.nic.in/howtoreach.html |archive-date= 31 December 2014 |url-status= dead |df= dmy-all }}</ref> | |||
The {{convert|1400|m|ft}} [[Agatti | |||
==Tourism== | ==Tourism== | ||
Agatti is one of the Lakshadweep islands open to tourism. Visitors, however, are allowed to the Island under certain restrictions. They are required to obtain Entry Permit from the Lakshadweep Administration for entering or visiting the island. Entry Permit is issued based on the visitor having a confirmed place to stay. There are only two hotels or resorts in Agatti: Agatti Island Beach Resort (AIBER)<ref>[http://www.agattiislandresorts.com/ Resort]</ref> and the other is Sea Shells Beach Resort.<ref>[http://shells-beach-resort-agatti-lakshadweep.hotelsgds.com/ Resort]</ref><ref>[http://www.indiatravelite.com/kerala/seashellsbeachresortagatti.htm Resort] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151006215726/http://www.indiatravelite.com/kerala/seashellsbeachresortagatti.htm |date=6 October 2015 }}</ref> A road runs through the island, which can be best enjoyed by hiring a bicycle available at many places. | Agatti is one of the Lakshadweep islands open to tourism. Visitors, however, are allowed to the Island under certain restrictions. They are required to obtain Entry Permit from the Lakshadweep Administration for entering or visiting the island. Entry Permit is issued based on the visitor having a confirmed place to stay. There are only two hotels or resorts in Agatti: Agatti Island Beach Resort (AIBER)<ref>[http://www.agattiislandresorts.com/ Resort] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160506123758/http://www.agattiislandresorts.com/ |date=6 May 2016 }}</ref> and the other is Sea Shells Beach Resort.<ref>[http://shells-beach-resort-agatti-lakshadweep.hotelsgds.com/ Resort]</ref><ref>[http://www.indiatravelite.com/kerala/seashellsbeachresortagatti.htm Resort] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151006215726/http://www.indiatravelite.com/kerala/seashellsbeachresortagatti.htm |date=6 October 2015 }}</ref> A road runs through the island, which can be best enjoyed by hiring a bicycle available at many places. | ||
[[File:The Army personnel scuba diving during the ongoing Bison Blue Waters Expedition in Agatti, Lakshadweep.jpg|thumb|Scuba in Agatti]] | |||
Water sports activities such as [[scuba diving]], [[wind surfing]], [[snorkeling]], [[surfing]], [[kayaking]], [[canoeing]], [[water skiing]], [[sportfishing]], [[yachting]] and night sea voyages are popular activities among tourists. Tourists flock to these islands throughout the year, except during the [[southwest monsoon]] months when seas are extremely rough. | |||
==Administration== | ==Administration== | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
{{portal|India|Islands}} | |||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
{{commons category | {{commons category}} | ||
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070927005548/http://www.pandeyji.com/agatti/agatti.cfm Agatti Island Review] | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20070927005548/http://www.pandeyji.com/agatti/agatti.cfm Agatti Island Review] | ||
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20150714094422/http://www.nswamy.com/dawn/2011/i-speak/agatti-kavaratti-lakshadweep/ Lakshadweep a Photo Essay] | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20150714094422/http://www.nswamy.com/dawn/2011/i-speak/agatti-kavaratti-lakshadweep/ Lakshadweep a Photo Essay] | ||
*{{wikivoyage inline|Lakshadweep}} | |||
{{Lakshadweep}} | |||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Agatti Island}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Agatti Island}} | ||
[[Category:Islands of Lakshadweep]] | [[Category:Islands of Lakshadweep]] | ||
[[Category:Atolls of India]] | [[Category:Atolls of India]] | ||
[[Category:Cities and towns in Lakshadweep]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Lakshadweep district]] | ||
[[Category:Populated places in India]] | |||
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Arabian Sea |
| Coordinates | 10°51′N 72°11′E / 10.85°N 72.19°E |
| Type | Atoll |
| Archipelago | Lakshadweep |
| Adjacent bodies of water | Indian Ocean |
| Total islands | 2 |
| Major islands |
|
| Area | 3.226 km2 (1.246 sq mi)[1] |
| Length | 7.6 km (4.72 mi) |
| Width | 0.85 km (0.528 mi) |
| Coastline | 17 km (10.6 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Territory | Union territory of Lakshadweep |
| District | Lakshadweep |
| Island group | Laccadive Islands |
| Tehsils of India | Kavaratti |
| Subdivisions of India | Agatti Island |
| Largest settlement | Agatti (pop. 7500) |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 7700 (2014) |
| Pop. density | 2,386/km2 (6180/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | Malayali, Mahls |
| Additional information | |
| Time zone | |
| PIN | 682553 |
| Telephone code | 04894 |
| ISO code | IN-LD-06[2] |
| Official website | www |
| Literacy | 84.4% |
| Avg. summer temperature | 32.0 °C (89.6 °F) |
| Avg. winter temperature | 28.0 °C (82.4 °F) |
| Sex ratio | 1.059♂/♀ |
Agatti Island (ml) is a 7.6 km long island, situated on a coral atoll called Agatti atoll in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, India. It is 459 km (285 mi) west of the city of Kochi.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Agatti is located about 364 km off Kannur, 394 km off Kozhikode, and 459 km (285 mi) off Kochi in the mainland and 7 km to the southwest of Bangaram, the nearest island. Agatti is 531 km away from Kollam and 529 km away from Kollam Port.[3] Kavaratti, the closest inhabited island, lies 54 km to the SE and Suheli Par atoll 76 km to the south. Agatti Atoll's total land area is 3.226 km2 (1.246 sq mi) (of it, the main island has 3.141 km2 (1.213 sq mi) and the small Kalpatti Island has 0.085 km2 (0.033 sq mi). Kalpatti is located at the southern end on the same reef.[4] The lagoon area is 24.84 km2 (9.59 sq mi).
Climate[edit | edit source]
| Climate data for Agatti Island (Agatti Airport) 1991–2020, extremes 1996–2012 | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 35.3 (95.5) |
35.3 (95.5) |
38.0 (100.4) |
37.8 (100.0) |
37.0 (98.6) |
37.8 (100.0) |
32.7 (90.9) |
34.8 (94.6) |
33.3 (91.9) |
35.0 (95.0) |
35.0 (95.0) |
36.3 (97.3) |
38.0 (100.4) |
| Average high °C (°F) | 31.2 (88.2) |
31.5 (88.7) |
32.4 (90.3) |
33.2 (91.8) |
33.0 (91.4) |
31.3 (88.3) |
30.6 (87.1) |
30.6 (87.1) |
30.6 (87.1) |
31.0 (87.8) |
31.5 (88.7) |
31.4 (88.5) |
31.5 (88.7) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 25.8 (78.4) |
26.0 (78.8) |
26.9 (80.4) |
28.0 (82.4) |
27.8 (82.0) |
26.0 (78.8) |
25.8 (78.4) |
25.7 (78.3) |
25.7 (78.3) |
26.1 (79.0) |
26.3 (79.3) |
26.1 (79.0) |
26.4 (79.5) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 22.5 (72.5) |
23.5 (74.3) |
24.2 (75.6) |
23.2 (73.8) |
22.1 (71.8) |
22.3 (72.1) |
22.7 (72.9) |
22.5 (72.5) |
22.7 (72.9) |
22.2 (72.0) |
22.1 (71.8) |
22.8 (73.0) |
22.1 (71.8) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 11.0 (0.43) |
3.4 (0.13) |
5.6 (0.22) |
8.0 (0.31) |
155.9 (6.14) |
340.1 (13.39) |
315.3 (12.41) |
229.3 (9.03) |
172.4 (6.79) |
167.4 (6.59) |
95.8 (3.77) |
68.7 (2.70) |
1,572.9 (61.93) |
| Average rainy days | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 6.0 | 16.1 | 15.5 | 12.8 | 10.6 | 9.4 | 5.0 | 2.8 | 80.4 |
| Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 71 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 76 | 75 | 71 | 74 |
| Source: India Meteorological Department[5][6] | |||||||||||||
Population[edit | edit source]
Religion in Agatti Island (2011)[7]
Its population in the 2011 census was 7,560, and Islam is the main religion of the islanders.[8] Islamic religion is said to have been brought by Arab traveller Ibn Batuta. Most people speak Malayalam, English and Tamil. Agatti has its own 100 kW powerhouse which uses fuel to generate electricity. There is a desalination unit which provides desalinated water to the islanders.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Sea[edit | edit source]
Lakshadweep is connected to Cochin by sea route. Seven passenger ships operate between the two ports and it takes 14–20 hours for the passage.[9]
Air[edit | edit source]
The 1,400 metres (4,600 ft) Agatti Airport (IATA: AGX, ICAO: VOAT) is the only airport in Lakshadweep.[10][11]
Tourism[edit | edit source]
Agatti is one of the Lakshadweep islands open to tourism. Visitors, however, are allowed to the Island under certain restrictions. They are required to obtain Entry Permit from the Lakshadweep Administration for entering or visiting the island. Entry Permit is issued based on the visitor having a confirmed place to stay. There are only two hotels or resorts in Agatti: Agatti Island Beach Resort (AIBER)[12] and the other is Sea Shells Beach Resort.[13][14] A road runs through the island, which can be best enjoyed by hiring a bicycle available at many places.

Water sports activities such as scuba diving, wind surfing, snorkeling, surfing, kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, sportfishing, yachting and night sea voyages are popular activities among tourists. Tourists flock to these islands throughout the year, except during the southwest monsoon months when seas are extremely rough.
Administration[edit | edit source]
The island belongs to the township of Agatti Island of Kavaratti Tehsil.[15]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Islandwise Area and Population - 2011 Census" (PDF). Government of Lakshadweep. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 July 2016.
- ↑ Registration Plate Numbers added to ISO Code
- ↑ Kollam to Agatti
- ↑ "Oceandots - Agatti". Archived from the original on 23 December 2010. Retrieved 8 November 2011.
- ↑ "Station: Agatti Climatological Table 1991–2020" (PDF). Climatological Normals 1991–2020. India Meteorological Department. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 April 2024. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ↑ "Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. December 2016. p. M112. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
- ↑ "Agatti Island population". Census India 2011. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ↑ Web123India
- ↑ "How to reach Lakshadweep". Official Website of Union Territory of Lakshwadeep. Archived from the original on 31 December 2014. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
- ↑ "Alliance Air". Retrieved 29 December 2014.
- ↑ "How to reach Lakshadweep". Official Website of Union Territory of Lakshadweep. Archived from the original on 31 December 2014. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
- ↑ Resort Archived 6 May 2016 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Resort
- ↑ Resort Archived 6 October 2015 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Tehsils info
