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: |
Bompuka Island, also known as Poahat, is an island of India, in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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.
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.
The island belongs to the township of Nancowry of Teressa Taluk.[4]