Nancowry Population

As per the 2011 Census, Nancowry Tehsil has a population of 10.63 k (10,634) with 5.97 k (5,967) males and 4.67 k (4,667) females.The sex ratio in Nancowry is 783, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nancowry Tehsil is 1.52 k (1,524) which is 14.33% of Nancowry Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nancowry Tehsil is 937 females for every 1000 males.

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

10.63 k

Toatl Population

5.97 k

Male Population

4.67 k

Female Population

Nancowry Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Nancowry Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 11.28 k (11,275), indicating a 6.02% increased from Nancowry's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 6.26 k, and the estimated female population is 5.01 k.

Nancowry Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Nancowry Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 11.30 k (11,303), projecting a 6.28% increased from Nancowry's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 6.29 k, and the estimated female population is 5.04 k.

Nancowry Christian Population

Christian is the most popular religion in Nancowry Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 8.11 k (8,114), accounting for 76.3% of the Nancowry Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 4.28 k (4,276), and the Christian female population is around 3.84 k (3,838).

Nancowry Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Nancowry Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.07 k (2,067), accounting for 19.44% of the Nancowry Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.41 k (1,409), and the Hindu female population is around 658 (658).

Nancowry Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Christian8,11476.3%
Hindu2,06719.44%
Muslim3963.72%
Buddhist320.3%
Other religions and persuasions190.18%
Sikh40.04%
Religion not stated20.02%
Jain00%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Nancowry Urban Population

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

Nancowry Rural Population

The Rural population of Nancowry Tehsil is 10.63 k (10,634), with 5.97 k (5,967) being males and 4.67 k (4,667) being females, making up 100% of the Nancowry total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 783 females for every 1000 males.

Nancowry Literacy Rate

Nancowry Tehsil has a literacy rate of 74.6% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nancowry Tehsil is 81.02 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nancowry Tehsil is 66.13 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Nancowry Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Nancowry Tehsil, it is around 74.6%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nancowry

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 74.6 81.02 66.13
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 74.6 81.02 66.13

Literacy Rate by Religion in Nancowry

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Christian 71.11 78.15 63.22
Hindu 85.03 88.11 77.93
Muslim 88.36 86.3 92.24
Buddhist 92 94.12 87.5

Nancowry Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

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

Nancowry Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nancowry Tehsil is 7.44 k (7,440) with 3.86 k (3,862) males and 3.58 k (3,578) females, which is 69.96% of Nancowry Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 927 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nancowry

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 783
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 783

Sex Ratio by Religion in Nancowry

Religion Sex Ratio
Christian 898
Hindu 467
Muslim 578
Buddhist 455

Nancowry Area & Households

The Total Area of Nancowry Tehsil is 495.43 Square KM, with a population density of 21 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Nancowry Tehsil are 112.The Total Number of households in Nancowry Tehsil are 2.79 k(2,790).

Nancowry Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Nancowry Tehsil, there are about 4.44 k (4,440) workers, making up nearly 41.75% of the Nancowry Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 3.53 k (3,525) are male workers, and about 915 (915) are female workers.

Nancowry - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 11.28 k (11,275) 6.02%
2025 11.30 k (11,303) 6.28% 0.26 %
2026 11.33 k (11,330) 6.54% 0.26 %
2027 11.33 k (11,330) 6.54%
2028 11.36 k (11,358) 6.81% 0.27 %
2029 11.39 k (11,386) 7.07% 0.26 %
2030 11.41 k (11,414) 7.33% 0.26 %
2031 11.44 k (11,442) 7.59% 0.26 %
2032 11.44 k (11,442) 7.59%
2033 11.47 k (11,470) 7.85% 0.26 %
2034 11.47 k (11,470) 7.85%
2035 11.50 k (11,497) 8.12% 0.27 %
2036 11.53 k (11,525) 8.38% 0.26 %

Projected estimates indicate that Nancowry Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 11.53 k (11,525), with a male population of 6.38 k (6,379) and a female population of 5.17 k (5,166). This reflects a total growth of 8.38% from Nancowry Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.2%.

Nancowry Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Nancowry is 10.63 k (10,634).

The estimated population of Nancowry in 2024 is approximately 11.28 k (11,275).

Christian constitute 76.3% of Nancowry population, amounting to approximately 8.11 k (8,114) people.

Hindu constitute 19.44% of Nancowry population, totaling around 2.07 k (2,067) people.

Christian: 76.3%, Hindu: 19.44%, Muslim: 3.72%, Buddhist: 0.3%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.18%, Sikh: 0.04%, Religion not stated: 0.02%, Jain: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Nancowry is 0, and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 7.44 k (69.96%).

In Nancowry, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 10.63 k (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Nancowry is 74.6%, with male literacy at 81.02% and female literacy at 66.13%.

The sex ratio in Nancowry is 783 females for every 1000 males.

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