Nicobars
District in ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS
As of 2026 estimates, Nicobars population is projected to be N/A, showing a N/A% growth since the 2011 Census. The district has a literacy rate of N/A% and a sex ratio of 777.
Nicobars District of ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS has a total population of 36,842 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 20,727 are males while 16,115 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 36,842
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 777
per 1000 males
Compare with Census 2001
See how Nicobars has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 11.91% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 945 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 777.
Total Children
4,389
11.91% of population
Boys
2,256
51.4%
Girls
2,133
48.6%
Child Sex Ratio
945
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
What is the demographics & social profile of Nicobars?
The text sex ratio of Nicobars stands at 777 females per 1000 males. This is lower than the national average of 940. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 83.36% while female literacy is at 71.06%, showing a gender gap of 12.30%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0.00% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 64.28% of total population in Nicobars.
What is the workforce statistics of Nicobars?
Out of the total population of 36,842, 17,125 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 46.48% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 56.36% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 43.64% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 9,651
- Marginal Workers
- 7,474
- Non-Workers
- 19,717
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
What is the sex ratio of Nicobars?
Population breakdown: 20,727 males (56.3%) and 16,115 females (43.7%) out of 36,842 total population.
What is the literacy rate of Nicobars?
Literacy rate for District is % out of 25,332 total literate population.
How does male vs female literacy compare in Nicobars?
Literacy rates: Male 83.36%, Female 71.06%, Overall %. Gender gap is 12.3%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Nicobars district in ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS?
Nicobars district in ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS has a total population of 36,842 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 20,727 males and 16,115 females.
What is the literacy rate of Nicobars district?
The overall literacy rate of Nicobars district is N/A%. Male literacy is 83.36% and female literacy is 71.06%.
What is the sex ratio in Nicobars district?
The sex ratio in Nicobars district is 777 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Nicobars district?
Nicobars district has 4,389 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 2,256 are boys and 2,133 are girls. The child sex ratio is 945 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Nicobars district?
Out of the total population of 36,842, 17,125 people (46.5%) are engaged in work activities in Nicobars district.
Sources & Methodology
Primary Data: Census 2011, Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India.
2026 Projections: Estimated using linear growth extrapolation from 2001-2011 data. View our Methodology Page for details.