Great Nicobar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Great Nicobar Tehsil has a population of 8.37 k (8,367) with 5.03 k (5,025) males and 3.34 k (3,342) females.The sex ratio in Great Nicobar is 666, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Great Nicobar Tehsil is 936 (936) which is 11.19% of Great Nicobar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Great Nicobar Tehsil is 922 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Great Nicobar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Nicobars District in the state of ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS in India.
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Great Nicobar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Great Nicobar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 8.87 k (8,871), indicating a 6.02% increased from Great Nicobar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 5.27 k, and the estimated female population is 3.59 k.
Great Nicobar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Great Nicobar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 8.89 k (8,893), projecting a 6.28% increased from Great Nicobar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 5.30 k, and the estimated female population is 3.61 k.
Great Nicobar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Great Nicobar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.96 k (4,958), accounting for 59.26% of the Great Nicobar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 3.08 k (3,081), and the Hindu female population is around 1.88 k (1,877).
Great Nicobar Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Great Nicobar Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 2.64 k (2,635), accounting for 31.49% of the Great Nicobar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 1.49 k (1,492), and the Christian female population is around 1.14 k (1,143).
Great Nicobar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,958 | 59.26% |
| Christian | 2,635 | 31.49% |
| Sikh | 316 | 3.78% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 228 | 2.72% |
| Muslim | 181 | 2.16% |
| Buddhist | 28 | 0.33% |
| Religion not stated | 21 | 0.25% |
| Jain | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGreat Nicobar Urban Population
The Urban population of Great Nicobar Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Great Nicobar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Great Nicobar Rural Population
The Rural population of Great Nicobar Tehsil is 8.37 k (8,367), with 5.03 k (5,025) being males and 3.34 k (3,342) being females, making up 100% of the Great Nicobar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 666 females for every 1000 males.
Great Nicobar Literacy Rate
Great Nicobar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 79.52% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Great Nicobar Tehsil is 82.94 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Great Nicobar Tehsil is 74.14 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Great Nicobar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Great Nicobar Tehsil, it is around 79.52%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Great Nicobar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79.52 | 82.94 | 74.14 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 79.52 | 82.94 | 74.14 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Great Nicobar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 82.15 | 84.82 | 77.55 |
| Christian | 79.23 | 84.91 | 71.6 |
| Sikh | 90.21 | 92.86 | 87.12 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 4.59 | 4.41 | 4.88 |
Great Nicobar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes Population in Great Nicobar Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Great Nicobar Tehsil.
Great Nicobar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Great Nicobar Tehsil is 1.21 k (1,214) with 677 (677) males and 537 (537) females, which is 14.51% of Great Nicobar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 794 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Great Nicobar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 666 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 666 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Great Nicobar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 610 |
| Christian | 767 |
| Sikh | 870 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 618 |
Great Nicobar Area & Households
The Total Area of Great Nicobar Tehsil is 1,205.88 Square KM, with a population density of 7 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Great Nicobar Tehsil are 72.The Total Number of households in Great Nicobar Tehsil are 2.25 k(2,248).
Great Nicobar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Great Nicobar Tehsil, there are about 3.84 k (3,841) workers, making up nearly 45.91% of the Great Nicobar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 3.23 k (3,225) are male workers, and about 616 (616) are female workers.
Great Nicobar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.87 k (8,871) | 6.02% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 8.89 k (8,893) | 6.28% | 0.26 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 8.92 k (8,915) | 6.54% | 0.26 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 8.92 k (8,915) | 6.54% | ↓ |
| 2028 | 8.94 k (8,937) | 6.81% | 0.27 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 8.96 k (8,959) | 7.07% | 0.26 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 8.98 k (8,981) | 7.33% | 0.26 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 9.00 k (9,003) | 7.59% | 0.26 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 9.00 k (9,003) | 7.59% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 9.03 k (9,025) | 7.85% | 0.26 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 9.03 k (9,025) | 7.85% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 9.05 k (9,046) | 8.12% | 0.27 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 9.07 k (9,068) | 8.38% | 0.26 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Great Nicobar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 9.07 k (9,068), with a male population of 5.37 k (5,372) and a female population of 3.70 k (3,699). This reflects a total growth of 8.38% from Great Nicobar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.2%.