Villages In Car Nicobar Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Car Nicobar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Car Nicobar Tehsil has a population of 17.84 k (17,841) with 9.74 k (9,735) males and 8.11 k (8,106) females.The sex ratio in Car Nicobar is 833, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Car Nicobar Tehsil is 1.93 k (1,929) which is 10.81% of Car Nicobar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Car Nicobar Tehsil is 965 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Car Nicobar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Nicobars District in the state of ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS in India.

17.84 k

Toatl Population

9.74 k

Male Population

8.11 k

Female Population

Car Nicobar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Car Nicobar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 18.92 k (18,916), indicating a 6.02% increased from Car Nicobar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 10.22 k, and the estimated female population is 8.70 k.

Car Nicobar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Car Nicobar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 18.96 k (18,962), projecting a 6.28% increased from Car Nicobar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 10.26 k, and the estimated female population is 8.74 k.

Car Nicobar Christian Population

Christian is the most popular religion in Car Nicobar Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 15.33 k (15,328), accounting for 85.91% of the Car Nicobar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 7.85 k (7,850), and the Christian female population is around 7.48 k (7,478).

Car Nicobar Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Car Nicobar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.66 k (1,656), accounting for 9.28% of the Car Nicobar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.40 k (1,404), and the Hindu female population is around 252 (252).

Car Nicobar Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Christian15,32885.91%
Hindu1,6569.28%
Muslim7594.25%
Buddhist590.33%
Sikh230.13%
Religion not stated150.08%
Other religions and persuasions10.01%
Jain00%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Car Nicobar Urban Population

The Urban population of Car Nicobar Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Car Nicobar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Car Nicobar Rural Population

The Rural population of Car Nicobar Tehsil is 17.84 k (17,841), with 9.74 k (9,735) being males and 8.11 k (8,106) being females, making up 100% of the Car Nicobar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 833 females for every 1000 males.

Car Nicobar Literacy Rate

Car Nicobar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 79.36% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Car Nicobar Tehsil is 84.95 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Car Nicobar Tehsil is 72.51 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Car Nicobar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Car Nicobar Tehsil, it is around 79.36%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Car Nicobar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 79.36 84.95 72.51
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 79.36 84.95 72.51

Literacy Rate by Religion in Car Nicobar

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Christian 77.09 82.38 71.51
Hindu 94.68 95.56 89.24
Muslim 87.83 92.51 82
Buddhist 82.61 95.65 69.57

Car Nicobar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes Population in Car Nicobar Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Car Nicobar Tehsil.

Car Nicobar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Car Nicobar Tehsil is 15.03 k (15,027) with 7.66 k (7,659) males and 7.37 k (7,368) females, which is 84.23% of Car Nicobar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 963 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Car Nicobar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 833
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 833

Sex Ratio by Religion in Car Nicobar

Religion Sex Ratio
Christian 953
Hindu 180
Muslim 808
Buddhist 967

Car Nicobar Area & Households

The Total Area of Car Nicobar Tehsil is 139.7 Square KM, with a population density of 128 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Car Nicobar Tehsil are 16.The Total Number of households in Car Nicobar Tehsil are 4.25 k(4,250).

Car Nicobar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Car Nicobar Tehsil, there are about 8.84 k (8,844) workers, making up nearly 49.57% of the Car Nicobar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 5.96 k (5,964) are male workers, and about 2.88 k (2,880) are female workers.

Car Nicobar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 18.92 k (18,916) 6.02%
2025 18.96 k (18,962) 6.28% 0.26 %
2026 19.01 k (19,009) 6.54% 0.26 %
2027 19.01 k (19,009) 6.54%
2028 19.06 k (19,056) 6.81% 0.27 %
2029 19.10 k (19,103) 7.07% 0.26 %
2030 19.15 k (19,149) 7.33% 0.26 %
2031 19.20 k (19,196) 7.59% 0.26 %
2032 19.20 k (19,196) 7.59%
2033 19.24 k (19,243) 7.85% 0.26 %
2034 19.24 k (19,243) 7.85%
2035 19.29 k (19,289) 8.12% 0.27 %
2036 19.34 k (19,336) 8.38% 0.26 %

Projected estimates indicate that Car Nicobar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 19.34 k (19,336), with a male population of 10.41 k (10,407) and a female population of 8.97 k (8,972). This reflects a total growth of 8.38% from Car Nicobar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.2%.

Car Nicobar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Car Nicobar is 17.84 k (17,841).

The estimated population of Car Nicobar in 2024 is approximately 18.92 k (18,916).

Christian constitute 85.91% of Car Nicobar population, amounting to approximately 15.33 k (15,328) people.

Hindu constitute 9.28% of Car Nicobar population, totaling around 1.66 k (1,656) people.

Christian: 85.91%, Hindu: 9.28%, Muslim: 4.25%, Buddhist: 0.33%, Sikh: 0.13%, Religion not stated: 0.08%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%, Jain: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Car Nicobar is 0, and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 15.03 k (84.23%).

In Car Nicobar, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 17.84 k (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Car Nicobar is 79.36%, with male literacy at 84.95% and female literacy at 72.51%.

The sex ratio in Car Nicobar is 833 females for every 1000 males.

Car Nicobar population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.2% up to 2036.