Androth Island

India / Lakshadweep / Amini /

Androth (also spelled Andrott), in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, is the nearest island to the Indian mainland and has an east-west alignment which is quite different from other islands lying in north-south direction. This is the biggest (area-wise) island of Lakshwadeep. It is a protected territory and not a tourist destination. Population: 10,720 (2001 data).

The Government of India constructed the first modern Lighthouse Tower in Lakshadweep. on Androth. The tower was completed in 1966 The Lighthouse was commissioned into service on 1st May 1967and is just 3 Km by road from Jetty.

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Coordinates:   10°48'40"N   73°40'50"E

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