Wandoor Beach is a beach located 25 km south-west of Sri Vijaya Puram, in South Andaman district.[1]
One of the major attraction of the place is Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park. The area has abundance of amphibian and marine wildlife.[2] Saltwater crocodiles are often seen on shores.[3]
A jetty which connects near by Islands like Jolly Buoy Island, Red Skin Island, Alexandra Island etc.[4]
Wandoor is also known for its backwater, lagoons and Mangroov forest.[5]
The population of the village is 1,437 as per 2011 census. The economy of the village depends on fishing, and agricultural crops like paddy and coconut.[6]
References
- ↑ "Wandoor beach". www.google.com. Retrieved 26 December 2022.[dead link]
- ↑ "wildlife in wandoor".
- ↑ "The coast is not clear: Crocodile attacks on the rise in the Andamans". Hindustan Times. 17 February 2018. Retrieved 26 December 2022.
- ↑ "Jolly Buoy Island Port Blair - How To Plan & Visit Guide 2022". www.experienceandamans.com. Retrieved 26 December 2022.
- ↑ "Conserving Biodiversity : The Andaman Way". www.devalt.org. Retrieved 26 December 2022.
- ↑ "Wandoor Village" (PDF).