Lakshadweep Map

Lakshadweep is the smallest  Union Territory of India and is located in The Arabian Sea. It consists of twelve coral atolls, three coral reefs, five banks, and numerous islets, and is under the jurisidiction of Kerala High Court. The capital of this union territory is Kavaratti. It is a famous tourist destination and has many state of the art hotels. Tall green coconut palms offer spectacular beauty and turn this land into a tropical paradise. The calm waters of the lagoons are home for an exotic underwater marine life that amazes viewers with a play of colors and underwater antics. Out in the open sea, Dolphins, Turtles, Tuna, Rays and Flying fish can be sighted. The main islands are Kavaratti, Agatti,Amini and Minicoy.

Lakshadweep Information
Capital	Kavaratti
Date of formation	1. Nov. 1956
Administrator	Shri Farooq Khan, IPS, (Retd.)
Tourist attractions	Kavaratti Kadamat, Kalpeni, Minicoy Lighthouse, Bangaram
Festivals	Sufi Festivals, Eid
Languages	Malyalam, Mahi, Hindi, Tamil
Size	32 sq. km
Population (Census 2011)	64,473
State animal	Butterfly Fish
State bird	Sooty Tern
State tree	Bread fruit
Major crops	Coconut
Factoids	Lakshadweep was ruled by Kerala dynasties like the Kuladelcharas and the Chirakkal Rajahs.
	Only on the island of Minicoy do they speak Mahi, a dialect of Dhivehi, the national language of Maldives.
No. of District	13

List of Districts in Lakshadweep

S No.	District	Headquarters	Population (Census 2011)	Sex Ratio (per 1000)	Average Literacy
1	Lakshadweep	Kavaratti	64,473	946	91.85%

Last Updated on : January 14, 2026