Bompuka Island Explained

Bompuka Island
Native Name:Poahat
Native Name Link:Nicobarese language
Map:India Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Coordinates:8.24°N 93.235°W
Location:Bay of Bengal
Archipelago:Nicobar Islands
Waterbody:Indian Ocean
Total Islands:1
Area Km2:9.31
Area Footnotes:[1]
Length Km:4.5
Width Km:2.5
Coastline Km:13.3
Elevation M:193
Highest Mount:[2]
Country: India
Country Admin Divisions Title:District
Country Admin Divisions:Nicobar
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Island group
Country Admin Divisions 1:Nicobar Islands
Country Admin Divisions Title 2:Subdivisions of India
Country Admin Divisions 2:Nancowry Subdivision
Country Admin Divisions Title 3:Taluk
Country Largest City:Poahat
Country Largest City Population:0
Population:0
Population As Of:2014
Density Km2:0
Ethnic Groups:Hindu, Nicobarese
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code:744301
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Area Code:03192
Iso Code Type:ISO code
Iso Code:IN-AN-00[3]
Additional Info:
Child:yes
Label2:Literacy
Data2:84.4%
Label3:Avg. summer temperature
Data3:32°C
Label4:Avg. winter temperature
Data4:28°C
Label5:Sex ratio
Data5:/
Label7:Census Code
Data7:35.638.0002.645045
Label8:Official Languages
Data8:Hindi, English, Tamil
Teressa (regional)

Bompuka Island, also known as Poahat, is an island of India, in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Geography

The Island is located 3.5 km east from Teressa.The island has dense forest and some portions have grass. There is thick coconut palm growth on the shores around the island.Abandoned Poahat Village lies on the W side of the island. The portion of sea between the Teressa and Bompuka islands provides a good shelter for ships.

Demographics

The Island had 2 villages: Poahat at the north, and Yatkirana at the south. both abandoned. The former villagers still maintain Coconut, Tuber Crops as seasonal villagers from Teressa come to live on the island for a short period, carrying all requirements from Teressa Island. According to the 2011 census of India, Bompuka Island has 0 households. The Entire population of 21 people moved to Teressa following the tsunami, although they have attempted to restore habitation on the island, unsuccessfully.

Administration

The island belongs to the township of Nancowry of Teressa Taluk.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Islandwise Area and Population - 2011 Census. Government of Andaman. 3 May 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20170828015509/http://andssw1.and.nic.in/ecostat/basicstatPDF2013_14/1.Demogrpahy.pdf. 28 August 2017. dead.
  2. Book: January 2016. Ebook Sailing guide / Guide nautique. Sea Seek. 34.
  3. Registration Plate Numbers added to ISO Code
  4. Web site: Tehsils . 3 May 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170828015509/http://andssw1.and.nic.in/ecostat/basicstatPDF2013_14/1.Demogrpahy.pdf . 28 August 2017 . dead .