Do you know about the inhabited islands of Lakshadweep?
By iastoppers.com
Lakshadweep is a chain of Indian islands in the Laccadive Sea, situated 220 to 440 kilometres from Kochi, Kerala
It is the smallest Union Territory of India, consisting of 12 atolls, three reefs, five submerged banks, 17 uninhabited islands, four newly formed islets, and 10 inhabited islands
Inhabited islands in Lakshadweep include Agatti, Amini, Kadmat, Kavaratti, Kiltan, Bitra, Andrott, Kalpeni, Chetlat, and Minicoy
These islands are recognized as villages or towns and are suitable for fishing and farming communities
Bitra is the smallest inhabited island with a population of 271
Tourism in Lakshadweep gained momentum following the Maldives controversy and tourists are drawn to its beaches and natural beauty