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 |
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| 1 | Lakshadweep | Kavaratti | 64,473 | 946 | 91.85% |
Last Updated on : June 05, 2021
