Kalpeni
Kalpeni is an inhabited Atoll in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, India. It has a distance of 287 km (178 mi) west of the city of Kochi.
Kalpeni with Cheriyam to the left | |
Kalpeni Atoll | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Arabian Sea |
| Coordinates | 10.09°N 73.64°E |
| Type | Atoll |
| Archipelago | Lakshadweep |
| Adjacent to | Indian Ocean |
| Total islands | 7 |
| Major islands | |
| Area | 3.084 km2 (1.191 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Territory | Union territory of Lakshadweep |
| District | Lakshadweep |
| Island group | Laccadive Islands |
| Tehsils of India | Andrott |
| Subdivisions of India | Kalpeni |
| Largest settlement | Kalpeni (pop. 4500) |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 4526 (2014) |
| Pop. density | 1,467/km2 (3800/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | Malayali, Mahls |
| Additional information | |
| Time zone |
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| PIN | 682557 |
| Telephone code | 04895 |
| ISO code | IN-LD-07 |
| Official website | www |
| Literacy | 84.4% |
| Avg. summer temperature | 32.0 °C (89.6 °F) |
| Avg. winter temperature | 28.0 °C (82.4 °F) |
| Sex ratio | 1.122♂/♀ |
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