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| name = Battimalv |
| name = Battimalv |
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| map = India Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
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| map_caption = Location of Battimalv Island in [[India]] |
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| locator map = {{Location map|India Andaman and Nicobar Islands|label=|mark=Red pog.svg|marksize=10|position=right|caption=Location of Battimalv Island in [[India]]|float=center|width=220|lat=8.83|long=92.86}} |
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| coordinates = {{coord|8.83|N|92.86|E|region:IN-AN_type:isle_dim:50000_source:GNS-enwiki|display=inline,title}} |
| coordinates = {{coord|8.83|N|92.86|E|region:IN-AN_type:isle_dim:50000_source:GNS-enwiki|display=inline,title}} |
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| location = [[Bay of Bengal]] |
| location = [[Bay of Bengal]] |
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| type = [[Island]] |
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| archipelago = [[Nicobar Islands]] |
| archipelago = [[Nicobar Islands]] |
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| waterbody = [[Indian Ocean]] |
| waterbody = [[Indian Ocean]] |
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| total_islands = 1 |
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| major_islands = {{hlist|Battimalv}} |
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| area_km2 = 1.58 |
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| area_footnotes = <ref name="cit">{{cite web|url=http://andssw1.and.nic.in/ecostat/basicstatPDF2013_14/1.Demogrpahy.pdf|title=Islandwise Area and Population - 2011 Census|publisher=Government of Andaman|access-date=3 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170828015509/http://andssw1.and.nic.in/ecostat/basicstatPDF2013_14/1.Demogrpahy.pdf|archive-date=28 August 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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| length_km = 1.9 |
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| coastline_km = 6.1 |
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| elevation_m = 73 |
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| Country heading = Sovereign state |
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| country = {{flag|India}} |
| country = {{flag|India}} |
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| country_admin_divisions_title = [[List of districts in India#Andaman and Nicobar (AN)|District]] |
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| country_admin_divisions = [[Nicobar district|Nicobar]] |
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| country_admin_divisions_title_1 = [[Island group]] |
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| country_admin_divisions_1 = [[Nicobar Islands]] |
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| country_admin_divisions_title_2 = [[Subdivisions of India]] |
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| country_admin_divisions_2 = [[Car Nicobar Subdivision]] |
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| country_admin_divisions_title_3 = [[Tehsils of India|Taluk]] |
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| country_admin_divisions_3 = [[Car Nicobar Subdivision|Car Nicobar Taluk]] |
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| demonym = [[Hindi]] |
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| population = 0 |
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| population_as_of = 2014 |
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| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] |
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] |
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| utc_offset1 = +5:30 |
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| area_code = 03192 |
| area_code = 03192 |
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| website = {{URL|http://www.and.nic.in/}} |
| website = {{URL|http://www.and.nic.in/}} |
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| iso_code_type = [[ISO 3166-2:IN|ISO code]] |
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| iso_code = IN-AN-00<ref>Registration Plate Numbers added to ISO Code</ref> |
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| label3 = Avg. summer temperature| data3 ={{convert|30.2|°C|°F}} |
| label3 = Avg. summer temperature| data3 ={{convert|30.2|°C|°F}} |
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| label4 = Avg. winter temperature| data4 ={{convert|23.0|°C|°F}} |
| label4 = Avg. winter temperature| data4 ={{convert|23.0|°C|°F}} |
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| label6 = unit_pref | data6 = Metric |
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| label7 = Census Code| data7 = 35.638.0001 |
| label7 = Census Code| data7 = 35.638.0001 |
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'''Battimalv''' is an island of the [[Nicobar Islands]]. It is part of the [[India]]n [[union territory]] of [[Andaman and Nicobar Islands]].<ref name="census">{{Cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-VillageDirectory/Directory/short_code_rural_35.pdf|title=Village Code Directory: Andaman & Nicobar Islands|publisher=Census of India|accessdate=January 16, 2011}}</ref> |
'''Battimalv''' is an island of the [[Nicobar Islands]]. It is part of the [[India]]n [[union territory]] of [[Andaman and Nicobar Islands]].<ref name="census">{{Cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-VillageDirectory/Directory/short_code_rural_35.pdf|title=Village Code Directory: Andaman & Nicobar Islands|publisher=Census of India|accessdate=January 16, 2011}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The island was severely affected by the [[tsunami]] that was caused by the [[2004 Indian Ocean earthquake]], which led to the destruction of a |
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. |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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[[File:Map of Nicobar Islands-en.png|left|thumb|map]] |
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Battimalv falls in between [[Car Nicobar]] and [[Nancowry Island|Nancowry]]. Battimalv is remarkably flat and small, having only {{convert|1.58|km2|abbr=on}}. |
Battimalv falls in between [[Car Nicobar]] and [[Nancowry Island|Nancowry]]. Battimalv is remarkably flat and small, having only {{convert|1.58|km2|abbr=on}}. |
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The island lies 30 km to the south of [[Car Nicobar]] and has a lighthouse maintained by Car Nicobar people. |
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The highest point of the island is a densely forested hill with a height of 73 m above sea level. |
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The lighthouse is a 12 meter high steel lattice, whose light is visible from a distance of more than 20 km. |
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==Administration== |
==Administration== |
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Politically, Battimalv belongs to the [[Subdivisions of India|township]] of [[Car Nicobar Subdivision|Car Nicobar]] of [[Car Nicobar Subdivision|Car Nicobar]] [[Tehsils of India|Taluk]].<ref> |
Politically, Battimalv belongs to the [[Subdivisions of India|township]] of [[Car Nicobar Subdivision|Car Nicobar]] of [[Car Nicobar Subdivision|Car Nicobar]] [[Tehsils of India|Taluk]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://andssw1.and.nic.in/ecostat/basicstatPDF2013_14/1.Demogrpahy.pdf |title=Tehsils |access-date=3 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170828015509/http://andssw1.and.nic.in/ecostat/basicstatPDF2013_14/1.Demogrpahy.pdf |archive-date=28 August 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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==Fauna== |
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==Flora and fauna<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.and.nic.in/andaman/flora.php |title=A&N Islands - Flora & Fauna |date=2013-05-26 |accessdate=2013-05-26 }}</ref>== |
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The island is a Sanctuary for the [[Nicobar pigeon]]. |
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The state bird is the Andaman Wood Pigeon which is an endemic bird, and found only in Andaman and Nicobar group of islands. The state animal is the [[Dugong]], an endangered marine mammal, also known as Sea Cow. There are currently about 2200 varieties of plants that have been recorded out of which 200 are endemic and 1300 do not occur in mainland India. The north Nicobar Islands (including Car Nicobar and [[Battimalv Island|Battimalv]]) are marked by the complete absence of evergreen forests, while such forests form the dominant vegetation in the central and southern islands of the Nicobar group. |
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There are about 50 species of animals found on the islands with Rat being the largest group having 26 species followed by 14 species of bat. There are around 225 species of butterflies and moths. |
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==Transportation<ref>{{cite web|url=http://db.and.nic.in/nicobar/profile/How%20To%20Reach.htm |title=Nicobar Islands - How to reach |date=2013-05-26 |accessdate=2013-05-26 }}</ref>== |
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You can reach the island by a 2 hour sail from the Dock on [[Car Nicobar|Keating Point]]. |
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==Image gallery== |
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==Transportation== |
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You can reach the island by a 2-hour sail from the Dock on [[Car Nicobar|Keating Point]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://db.and.nic.in/nicobar/profile/How%20To%20Reach.htm |title=Nicobar Islands - How to reach |date=2013-05-26 |accessdate=2013-05-26 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120213181323/http://db.and.nic.in/nicobar/profile/How%20To%20Reach.htm |archivedate=2012-02-13 }}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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{{commons category|Car Nicobar}} |
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*{{wikivoyage-inline|Andaman and Nicobar Islands}} |
*{{wikivoyage-inline|Andaman and Nicobar Islands}} |
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{{Nicobar district |state=collapsed}} |
{{Nicobar district |state=collapsed}} |
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[[Category:Islands of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands]] |
[[Category:Islands of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands]] |
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[[Category:Nicobar district]] |
[[Category:Nicobar district]] |
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[[Category:Nicobar Islands]] |
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[[Category:Islands of India]] |
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[[Category:Uninhabited islands of India]] |
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[[Category:Islands of the Bay of Bengal]] |
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Latest revision as of 08:28, 1 March 2023
Location of Battimalv Island in India | |
Geography | |
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Location | Bay of Bengal |
Coordinates | 8°50′N 92°52′E / 8.83°N 92.86°E |
Archipelago | Nicobar Islands |
Adjacent to | Indian Ocean |
Total islands | 1 |
Major islands |
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Area | 1.58 km2 (0.61 sq mi)[1] |
Length | 1.9 km (1.18 mi) |
Width | 1.1 km (0.68 mi) |
Coastline | 6.1 km (3.79 mi) |
Highest elevation | 73 m (240 ft) |
Administration | |
District | Nicobar |
Island group | Nicobar Islands |
Subdivisions of India | Car Nicobar Subdivision |
Taluk | Car Nicobar Taluk |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 (2014) |
Pop. density | 0/km2 (0/sq mi) |
Additional information | |
Time zone | |
PIN | 744301 |
Telephone code | 03192 |
ISO code | IN-AN-00[2] |
Official website | www |
Avg. summer temperature | 30.2 °C (86.4 °F) |
Avg. winter temperature | 23.0 °C (73.4 °F) |
Census Code | 35.638.0001 |
Battimalv is an island of the Nicobar Islands. It is part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.[3]
History[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
Politically, Battimalv belongs to the township of Car Nicobar of Car Nicobar Taluk.[4]
Fauna[edit]
The island is a Sanctuary for the Nicobar pigeon.
Transportation[edit]
You can reach the island by a 2-hour sail from the Dock on Keating Point.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Islandwise Area and Population - 2011 Census" (PDF). Government of Andaman. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 August 2017. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
- ^ Registration Plate Numbers added to ISO Code
- ^ "Village Code Directory: Andaman & Nicobar Islands" (PDF). Census of India. Retrieved 16 January 2011.
- ^ "Tehsils" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 August 2017. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
- ^ "Nicobar Islands - How to reach". 26 May 2013. Archived from the original on 13 February 2012. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands travel guide from Wikivoyage