City
Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly Port Blair)
Market snapshot
India · Union Territory
Andaman and Nicobar Islands Real EstateProperty Market Insights
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8,249 km²
Area
3,80,581
Population (2011 Census)
3
Districts
46
Density / km²
Overview
Andaman and Nicobar Islands's Real Estate Identity
Small, supply-constrained island market centered on Port Blair, with demand linked to local housing, government services, tourism, hospitality and regulated apartment ownership.
Island Union Territory in the Bay of Bengal, southeast of mainland India, spread across the Andaman and Nicobar island groups.
- Island economy driven by tourism, fisheries, shipping, government services, construction, and strategic maritime importance, with Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly Port Blair) as the main urban and administrative center.
Capital
Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly Port Blair)
Largest City
Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly Port Blair)
Neighbors
2
Projected Population
Around 4 lakh in 2026, based on Census 2011 trend and official Union Territory demographic references.
Major Cities
Explore Andaman and Nicobar Islands's Key Urban Hubs
Mostly rural and island-settlement based, with Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly Port Blair) as the dominant urban, administrative and service centre.
City
Car Nicobar
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Mayabunder
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Diglipur
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City
Rangat
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Districts
Districts of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Browse district-level context, infrastructure and property market movement.
Connectivity
Connectivity Across Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Moderate and island-dependent: strong air access through Port Blair, essential sea links for goods and inter-island travel, but limited road depth outside the main inhabited islands.
Air
Veer Savarkar International Airport, Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair)
Rail & Metro
No operational metro rail system in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Road
Andaman Trunk Road · No operational expressway
| Destination | Distance | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | approx. 1,360 km by air from Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair) km | approx. 2-2.5 hours by flight |
| Kolkata | approx. 1,300 km by air from Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair) km | approx. 2-2.5 hours by flight |
| Visakhapatnam | approx. 1,200 km by sea/air routing km | multi-day by ship; faster by connecting flight |
Social Infrastructure
Education, Healthcare & Lifestyle
Education
School access is concentrated in Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly Port Blair) and district headquarters, with government and private schools serving inhabited islands.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical SciencesJawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya MahavidyalayaDr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Technology
Healthcare
Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly Port Blair) dominates the UT’s education and healthcare infrastructure, with most higher-order services concentrated there.
GB Pant Hospital, Port BlairANIIMS teaching hospital ecosystemDistrict and island hospitals in major administrative centers
Investment Angle
Why Buyers Choose Andaman and Nicobar Islands
A small, supply-constrained market centered on Port Blair, with demand driven by local housing, government-linked occupancy, tourism-related hospitality assets, and limited apartment/plot inventory.
Why Buy Here
- Tourism and hospitality growth
- Limited land availability
- Administrative concentration in Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly Port Blair)
- Apartment ownership and regulatory formalization efforts
Who Buys Here
- Local end users
- Hospitality operators
- Small investors
- Service-sector households
Risks to Consider
- Highly limited land supply
- Island logistics and construction costs
- Environmental and coastal regulation constraints
- Thin transaction depth
- Environmental approvals
- Land and title constraints
- High replacement cost and low market depth
Premium Segments
Sea-facing plots and homes near Port BlairHospitality-linked land parcelsBoutique resort assetsWell-located apartments in Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly Port Blair)
Affordable Segments
Local housing away from central Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly Port Blair)Smaller apartmentsSettlements with basic road and ferry access
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands?+
Sri Vijaya Puram, formerly Port Blair, is the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
How many districts are there in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?+
Andaman and Nicobar Islands has 3 districts.
Which is the largest city in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?+
Sri Vijaya Puram, formerly Port Blair, is the largest city in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Does Andaman and Nicobar Islands have a metro rail system?+
No, Andaman and Nicobar Islands does not have an operational metro rail system.
Neighboring States
Connected Markets Around Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Andaman and Nicobar Islands's real estate movement is shaped by nearby regional corridors.
