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North Reef Island (Andaman Islands)

Coordinates: 13°05′N 92°42′E / 13.08°N 92.70°E / 13.08; 92.70
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North Reef Island
North Reef Island is located in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
North Reef Island
North Reef Island
Location of North Reef Island
Geography
LocationBay of Bengal
Coordinates13°05′N 92°42′E / 13.08°N 92.70°E / 13.08; 92.70
ArchipelagoAndaman Islands
Adjacent toIndian Ocean
Administration
Demographics
DemonymHindi
Population0
Additional information
Time zone
PIN744202[1]
Telephone code031927 [2]
Official websitewww.and.nic.in

North Reef Island is an island of the Andaman Islands. It belongs to the North and Middle Andaman administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.[6] the island is lying 156 km (97 mi) north from Port Blair.

Geography

The island is in the North Reef Group of Islands, which also includes Latouche Island and Shark Island. it is on the eastern shores of North Andaman.

Administration

Politically, North Reef Island, along neighboring North Reef Islands, is part of Diglipur Tehsil.[7]

Fauna

North Reef Sanctuary is located on the island. it is dedicated to the nurturing of a variety of water birds.[8]

Transportation

To arrive at North Reef Island, you have to reach Interview Island. To reach Interview Island, the only way is to charter a private fishing dinghy from Mayabunder jetty. From this island, you can try reaching North Reef Island. [9]

References

  1. ^ "A&N Islands - Pincodes". 2016-09-22. Retrieved 2016-09-22.
  2. ^ code
  3. ^ "Islandwise Area and Population - 2011 Census" (PDF). Government of Andaman.
  4. ^ pro star
  5. ^ Registration Plate Numbers added to ISO Code
  6. ^ "Village Code Directory: Andaman & Nicobar Islands" (PDF). Census of India. Retrieved January 16, 2011.
  7. ^ Tehsils
  8. ^ official site
  9. ^ [1]