Batti Malv. Island

India / Andaman and Nicobar Islands / Port Blair /
Battimalv island is 30 km south of Car Nicobar. It is visited regularly by the inhabitants of Car Nicobar for the collection of nuts. They have planted coconut and Arracknut trees on the Northern belt and around the Lighthouse on this island. Battimalv island is a cliff formation. It has only one landing point on northern side through a naturally formed cavity into the rock. The coastal surface has sharp ground formation. From far distance on sea the islet looks like a fort. The Lighthouse tender M.V.Pradeep with the Lighthouse personnel occasionally visits the island for maintenance. Some times it is possible to tie up with the Indian Navy to visit the islet by helicopter.

There is a light house on the island notvisible in imagery.www.dgllnoida.gov.in/anthaman/BATTIMALV.html
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Coordinates:   8°49'41"N   92°51'28"E

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  • Batti Malv is an island uninhabited by humans in the southern group of the Nicobar Islands. Its Nicobarese name is Kuono. The island covers an area of 2 square kilometers. The Batti Malv Wildlife Sanctuary is situated her
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