Nancowry PIN Codes: 744302 to 744304 | Nicobar, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Key Facts

Nancowry is a tehsil (sub-district) located in the Nicobar district of India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands union territory. Situated in the central part of the Nicobar Islands archipelago, Nancowry encompasses several islands including the main Nancowry Island, Camorta, Katchal, and Trinket, forming what is known as the Nancowry group. This administrative division covers approximately 1,069 square kilometers of land area across multiple islands in the Bay of Bengal. The tehsil is characterized by its tropical island geography with lush vegetation, coral reefs, and important marine ecosystems. Nancowry serves as a crucial administrative center for the central Nicobar region, managing local governance and public services for the scattered island communities. As part of India's remote island territory, Nancowry plays a vital role in connecting the central Nicobar Islands to broader administrative systems while preserving the unique cultural heritage of the indigenous Nicobarese people. This tehsil provides essential access to postal code information and administrative services for residents across its constituent islands and villages.