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Aves Island (Andaman Islands)

Aves 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. The island lies north from Port Blair.

History

Aves Lighthouse, was established in 2008.

Geography

The island lies east of Mayabunder. The island is small, having an area of .

Administration

Politically, Aves Island is part of Mayabunder Taluk. The island is privately owned by the Co-op Society Ltd. plantation.

Transportation

Aves Island is about 20 mins ride away by Dinghy from Mayabunder jetty.

Demographics

There is only 1 village. According to the 2011 census of India, the Island has 1 household. The effective literacy rate (i.e. the literacy rate of population excluding children aged 6 and below) is 100%.

The residents are farmers growing Paddy, vegetables, coconuts, horticultural crops, spices.

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