Battimalv Island

Battimalv is an island of the Nicobar Islands. It is part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.[3]

Battimalv
Battimalv is located in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Battimalv
Battimalv
Location of Battimalv Island in India
Geography
LocationBay of Bengal
Coordinates8.83°N 92.86°E / 8.83; 92.86
ArchipelagoNicobar Islands
Adjacent toIndian Ocean
Total islands1
Major islands
  • Battimalv
Area1.58 km2 (0.61 sq mi)[1]
Length1.9 km (1.18 mi)
Width1.1 km (0.68 mi)
Coastline6.1 km (3.79 mi)
Highest elevation73 m (240 ft)
Administration
DistrictNicobar
Island groupNicobar Islands
Subdivisions of IndiaCar Nicobar Subdivision
TalukCar Nicobar Taluk
Demographics
Population0 (2014)
Pop. density0/km2 (0/sq mi)
Additional information
Time zone
PIN744301
Telephone code03192
ISO codeIN-AN-00[2]
Official websitewww.and.nic.in
Avg. summer temperature30.2 °C (86.4 °F)
Avg. winter temperature23.0 °C (73.4 °F)
Census Code35.638.0001

History

The island was severely affected by the tsunami that was caused by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, which led to the destruction of a coconut plantation on the island that was being used by Car Nicobar families.

Geography
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Battimalv falls in between Car Nicobar and Nancowry. Battimalv is remarkably flat and small, having only 1.58 km2 (0.61 sq mi). The island lies 30 km to the south of Car Nicobar and has a lighthouse maintained by Car Nicobar people. The highest point of the island is a densely forested hill with a height of 73 m above sea level. The lighthouse is a 12 meter high steel lattice, whose light is visible from a distance of more than 20 km.

Administration

Politically, Battimalv belongs to the township of Car Nicobar of Car Nicobar Taluk.[4]

Fauna

The island is a Sanctuary for the Nicobar pigeon.

Transportation

You can reach the island by a 2-hour sail from the Dock on Keating Point.[5]

References
  1. "Islandwise Area and Population - 2011 Census" (PDF). Government of Andaman. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 August 2017. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
  2. Registration Plate Numbers added to ISO Code
  3. "Village Code Directory: Andaman & Nicobar Islands" (PDF). Census of India. Retrieved 16 January 2011.
  4. "Tehsils" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 August 2017. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
  5. "Nicobar Islands - How to reach". 26 May 2013. Archived from the original on 13 February 2012. Retrieved 26 May 2013.


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