Bangaram Atoll

Bangaram is an atoll in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, India.

Bangaram Atoll
Bangaram Atoll
Location of Bangaram Atoll in Lakshadweep
Geography
LocationArabian Sea
Coordinates10.95°N 72.29°E / 10.95; 72.29
TypeAtoll
ArchipelagoLakshadweep
Adjacent toIndian Ocean
Total islands6
Major islands
  • Bangaram
  • Thinnakara
  • Pirli 1
  • Pirli 2
  • Pirli 3
  • South Bangaram
Area1.234 km2 (0.476 sq mi)
Length1.22 km (0.758 mi)
Width0.7 km (0.43 mi)
Coastline3.9 km (2.42 mi)
Highest elevation1 m (3 ft)
Administration
TerritoryUnion territory of Lakshadweep
DistrictLakshadweep
Island groupLaccadive Islands
Tehsils of IndiaKavaratti
Subdivisions of IndiaAgatti Island
Largest settlementThinnakara (pop. 30)
Demographics
Population40 (2014)
Pop. density32/km2 (83/sq mi)
Ethnic groupsMalayali, Mahls
Additional information
Time zone
PIN68255x
Telephone code04896
ISO codeIN-LD-06
Official websitewww.lakshadweep.gov.in
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