Lakshadweep PIN Codes: 682551 to 682559

Key Facts

Lakshadweep is a union territory of India, consisting of a group of islands in the Laccadive Sea. Located off the southwestern coast of India, this archipelago lies approximately 200 to 440 kilometers from the Kerala coast and represents India's smallest union territory by both area and population. With a total land area of just 32 square kilometers spread across 36 islands, only 10 of which are inhabited, Lakshadweep has a population of around 64,000 people according to the 2011 census. The territory is divided into one district, which is further subdivided into 10 sub-districts corresponding to the inhabited islands. Administratively, Lakshadweep falls directly under the central government of India rather than being part of any state. The islands are known for their pristine coral reefs, lagoons, and white sandy beaches, making them an important ecological and tourist destination. As a union territory, Lakshadweep provides access to postal code information for its various inhabited islands and sub-regions through the Indian postal system.