Location of Bangaram Atoll in Lakshadweep | |
Geography | |
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Location | Arabian Sea |
Coordinates | 10°57′N 72°17′E / 10.95°N 72.29°E |
Type | Atoll |
Archipelago | Lakshadweep |
Adjacent to | Indian Ocean |
Total islands | 6 |
Major islands |
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Area | 1.234 km2 (0.476 sq mi)[1] |
Length | 1.22 km (0.758 mi) |
Width | 0.7 km (0.43 mi) |
Coastline | 3.9 km (2.42 mi) |
Highest elevation | 1 m (3 ft) |
Administration | |
Territory | Union territory of Lakshadweep |
District | Lakshadweep |
Island group | Laccadive Islands |
Tehsils of India | Kavaratti |
Subdivisions of India | Agatti Island |
Largest settlement | Thinnakara (pop. 30) |
Demographics | |
Population | 40 (2014) |
Pop. density | 32/km2 (83/sq mi) |
Ethnic groups | Malayali, Mahls |
Additional information | |
Time zone | |
PIN | 68255x |
Telephone code | 04896 |
ISO code | IN-LD-06[2] |
Official website | www |
Bangaram is an atoll in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, India.