Town · North & Middle Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
# Bakultala

Bakultala is a town in Rangat sub-district of North & Middle Andaman district, Andaman and Nicobar Islands (census town). The 2011 Census counted 2,741 people in 724 households. Literacy was 82.7%.
- 2,741 people (2011)
- 724 households
- 82.7% literacy
- 952 females per 1,000 males

## Population of Bakultala

■ Bakultala · ■ North & Middle Andaman urban average
- Literacy (age 7+) 82.7% 82.7%
- Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) 952 952
- Child sex ratio (0–6) 1110 1110
- Working population 37.7% 37.7%

Source: Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts.

## Homes and amenities in Bakultala

Of every 100 households in Bakultala in 2011, 84 had electricity, 56 a toilet at home and 23 cooked with LPG; 80 had a mobile phone, 13 a two-wheeler and 4 a car.

■ Bakultala · ■ North & Middle Andaman urban average
- Electricity for lighting 84% 84%
- Toilet within the home 56% 56%
- No toilet (open defecation) 44% 44%
- Tap water 100% 100%
- Drinking water within premises 63% 63%
- Cooking with LPG / PNG 23% 23%
- Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue 53% 53%
- Use banking services 92% 92%
- Television 67% 67%
- Mobile phone 80% 80%
- Computer with internet 2% 2%
- Two-wheeler 13% 13%
- Car / jeep / van 4% 4%
- None of these assets 10% 10%
- Own their home 55% 55%

Source: Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14).

## What people in Bakultala work as

■ Services, trade & industry 840 (81%) · ■ Household industry 4 (0%) · ■ Farming 32 (3%) · ■ Marginal 158 (15%)

Source: Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts.

## How has the population of Bakultala changed?

From 374 in 1961 to 2,741 in 2011.
1961 1971 1981 1991 2001 2011
Source: Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory.

## Bakultala in numbers and road distances
- Density 461 per km²
- Growth 2001–2011 -51.6%
- Annual rainfall 3,180 mm
- Temperature range 24 °C to 30 °C

### Road distances
- PORT Blair (state capital) 159 km by road
- Mayabunder (district HQ) 78 km by road
- PORT Blair (city of 1 lakh+) 159 km by road
- Chennai (city of 5 lakh+) 1,100 km by road
- Chennai (railway station) 1,100 km by road

Source: Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory.

## Services and economy in Bakultala

### Civic services
- Drainage Open drains
- Flush toilets 350
- Water storage 700,000 kl
- Fire service In town
- Electricity — homes 647
- Electricity — industry 7

### Hospitals
- ● Veterinary hospitals 1

### Schools and colleges
- ● Primary schools 4 govt
- ● Senior secondary schools 2 govt

### Banks
- Co-operative banks 1

Main manufactured goods: paddy.

Source: Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory.

## Know before you go: Bakultala
- Time zone UTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- Currency Rupee (INR)
- Country calling code +91
- Languages English, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug types Type C, D · 230 V
- Driving side Left
- Postcode format 6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports
- Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh (IXZ) · Port Blair 97 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.9 hours, sunrise around 04:52) and shortest in Dec (about 11.4 hours, sunrise around 05:31, sunset around 16:55).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02; OurAirports (public domain).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers
- What is the population of Bakultala? 2,741 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Bakultala in? North & Middle Andaman district, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- What was the population of Bakultala in 1961? 374
- What plug type is used in Bakultala? Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Bakultala? Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh (IXZ), about 97 km in a straight line

At a glance
- Sub-district: Rangat
- District: North & Middle Andaman
- State: Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Census town code: 645439
- Status: census town
- Coordinates: 12.504, 92.862

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