Andaman Islands for families with kids
A family-first read of Andaman Islands: where schools are, whether there is a hospital on-island, typical rent bands, and how islands differ for daily life with children. U.S. passport shown below — use compare to filter UK or EU.
How to use this page
- Scan the island cards for the biggest family tradeoffs.
- Check schools by island — confirm tuition and ages with each school.
- Use the comparison table for side-by-side healthcare, rent, and transport.
- Open individual island profiles for sourced detail and map switching.
- Or use the family shortlist wizard to rank islands by your kids' ages and budget.
Which island fits your family?
Plain-language summaries — not rankings. Your budget, school needs, and tolerance for ferry-only access will drive the answer.
- South Andaman
2 school(s) documented; hospital on island.
- 2 schools
- Hospital: full hospital on island
- Rent band: $350–$900/mo (2BR; Port Blair urban)
- Middle Andaman
2 school(s) documented; hospital on island.
- 2 schools
- Hospital: full hospital on island
- Rent band: $200–$500/mo (2BR; Mayabunder/Rangat)
- North Andaman
1 school(s) documented; hospital on island.
- 1 school
- Hospital: full hospital on island
- Rent band: $180–$450/mo (2BR; Diglipur area)
- Little Andaman
1 school(s) documented; limited on-island hospital access.
- 1 school
- Hospital: No full hospital on island · Nearest full hospital on South Andaman (~8–10 hr ferry)
- Rent band: $150–$400/mo (2BR; Hut Bay)
- Swaraj Dweep
1 school(s) documented; limited on-island hospital access.
- 1 school
- Hospital: No full hospital on island · Nearest full hospital on South Andaman (~2–3 hr ferry)
- Rent band: $400–$1,200/mo (2BR; tourism demand)
- Shaheed Dweep
1 school(s) documented; limited on-island hospital access.
- 1 school
- Hospital: No full hospital on island · Nearest full hospital on South Andaman (~1.5–2 hr ferry)
- Rent band: $350–$900/mo (2BR; smaller than Havelock)
- Baratang
1 school(s) documented; limited on-island hospital access.
- 1 school
- Hospital: No full hospital on island · Nearest full hospital on South Andaman (~2 hr road + ferry from Port Blair ferry)
- Rent band: $150–$350/mo (2BR)
- Long Island
1 school(s) documented; limited on-island hospital access.
- 1 school
- Hospital: No full hospital on island · PHC Long Island (10 beds, 2020–21 outline).
- Rent band: $120–$280/mo (2BR)
- Smith Island
1 school(s) documented; limited on-island hospital access.
- 1 school
- Hospital: No full hospital on island · Sub-centre only (2020–21 outline).
- Rent band: $100–$250/mo (2BR)
- Rutland Island
1 school(s) documented; limited on-island hospital access.
- 1 school
- Hospital: No full hospital on island · Sub-centre only (2020–21 outline).
- Rent band: $100–$220/mo (2BR)
- Interview Island
1 school(s) documented; limited on-island hospital access.
- 1 school
- Hospital: No full hospital on island · No clinic on island for general public — forestry staff only.
- Rent band: $80–$150/mo (2BR; staff housing only)
- Strait Island
1 school(s) documented; limited on-island hospital access.
- 1 school
- Hospital: No full hospital on island · Health & wellness centre for tribal welfare (2020–21 outline).
- Rent band: Not applicable — tribal reserve
- Narcondam Island
1 school(s) documented; limited on-island hospital access.
- 1 school
- Hospital: No full hospital on island · No medical facility — isolated volcanic island ~256 km from Port Blair.
- Rent band: Not applicable — government outpost only
- East Island
1 school(s) documented; limited on-island hospital access.
- 1 school
- Hospital: No full hospital on island · No clinic — nearest care Mayabunder or Port Blair by boat.
- Rent band: $80–$150/mo (staff housing)
- Stewart Island
1 school(s) documented; limited on-island hospital access.
- 1 school
- Hospital: No full hospital on island · No on-island care — Port Blair by boat.
- Rent band: Not applicable
- Curlew Island
1 school(s) documented; limited on-island hospital access.
- 1 school
- Hospital: No full hospital on island · No on-island care.
- Rent band: Not applicable
- Landfall Island
1 school(s) documented; limited on-island hospital access.
- 1 school
- Hospital: No full hospital on island · No clinic — Diglipur ~80 km by sea.
- Rent band: Not applicable for relocation
- Aves Island
1 school(s) documented; limited on-island hospital access.
- 1 school
- Hospital: No full hospital on island · No clinic — nearest Diglipur by boat.
- Rent band: Not applicable
- North Passage Island
1 school(s) documented; limited on-island hospital access.
- 1 school
- Hospital: No full hospital on island · No clinic.
- Rent band: Not applicable
- Flat Bay Island
1 school(s) documented; limited on-island hospital access.
- 1 school
- Hospital: No full hospital on island · No clinic — Port Blair by boat.
- Rent band: Not applicable
- North Sentinel Island
1 school(s) documented; limited on-island hospital access.
- 1 school
- Hospital: No full hospital on island · No accessible on-island care for outsiders.
- Rent band: Not applicable — no housing market; contact prohibited
Where islands differ most
- Residency (US passport)
- Schools (K–12)
- Hospital on island
- Evacuation notes
- Rent band (monthly, USD)
- Groceries vs mainland US
- Island cost premium
- Language(s)
- Car necessity
- Ferry links
Schools by island
- South Andaman
Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2 Port Blair
CBSE · ages K–12
School websiteSagarmatha Senior Secondary School
CBSE · ages K–12
School website
- Middle Andaman
Govt. Secondary School Mayabunder
CBSE / state board · ages K–12
School websiteGovt. Senior Secondary School Rangat
CBSE / state board · ages K–12
School website
- North Andaman
Govt. Senior Secondary School Diglipur
CBSE / state board · ages K–12
School website
- Little Andaman
Govt. Senior Secondary School Hut Bay
CBSE / state board · ages K–12
School website
- Swaraj Dweep
Govt. Senior Secondary School Swaraj Dweep
CBSE / state board · ages K–12
School website
- Shaheed Dweep
Govt. Senior Secondary School Shaheed Dweep
CBSE / state board · ages K–12
School website
- Baratang
Govt. Senior Secondary School Baratang
CBSE / state board · ages K–12
School website
- Long Island
Govt. Senior Secondary School Long Island
CBSE / state board · ages K–12
School website
- Smith Island
Govt. Middle School Smith Island
State board · ages K–8
School website
- Rutland Island
Govt. Primary School Rutland Island
State board · ages K–5
School website
- Interview Island
No public school for outsiders — forestry settlement only
Not applicable for relocation · ages N/A
School website
- Strait Island
Govt. Middle School Strait Island (tribal welfare)
State board — tribal welfare · ages K–8
School website
- Narcondam Island
No school — police/forest outpost population only
Not applicable · ages N/A
School website
- East Island
No documented school on island (16 residents, 2020–21 outline)
Children travel to mainland schools · ages N/A
School website
- Stewart Island
No school — 2 residents (2011 Census)
Not applicable · ages N/A
School website
- Curlew Island
No school — 2 residents (2011 Census)
Not applicable · ages N/A
School website
- Landfall Island
No documented school (6 residents, 2020–21 outline)
Not applicable · ages N/A
School website
- Aves Island
No school — lighthouse staff only
Not applicable · ages N/A
School website
- North Passage Island
No school — 3 residents (2011 Census)
Not applicable · ages N/A
School website
- Flat Bay Island
No documented school (5 residents, 2020–21 outline)
Not applicable · ages N/A
School website
- North Sentinel Island
No schools accessible to outsiders
Indigenous Sentinelese — contact prohibited · ages Not applicable
School website
Family comparison table
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| Field | South Andaman | Middle Andaman | North Andaman | Little Andaman | Swaraj Dweep | Shaheed Dweep | Baratang | Long Island | Smith Island | Rutland Island | Interview Island | Strait Island | Narcondam Island | East Island | Stewart Island | Curlew Island | Landfall Island | Aves Island | North Passage Island | Flat Bay Island | North Sentinel Island |
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| Residency (US passport)differs | India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone. · verified 2026-06-11 | India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone. · verified 2026-06-11 | India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone. · verified 2026-06-11 | India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone. · verified 2026-06-11 | India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone. · verified 2026-06-11 | India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone. · verified 2026-06-11 | India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone. · verified 2026-06-11 | India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone. · verified 2026-06-11 | India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone. · verified 2026-06-11 | India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone. · verified 2026-06-11 | India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone. · verified 2026-06-11 | Not a general relocation destination: Strait Island is home to the Onge tribe under tribal protection rules. Outside settlement, land purchase, and tourism are restricted — not available for family relocation. · verified 2026-06-11 | India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone. · verified 2026-06-11 | India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone. · verified 2026-06-11 | India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone. · verified 2026-06-11 | India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone. · verified 2026-06-11 | India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone. · verified 2026-06-11 | India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone. · verified 2026-06-11 | India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone. · verified 2026-06-11 | India e-Visa / tourist visa + Restricted Area Permit (RAP): U.S. citizens need a valid India visa (e-Visa for tourism, or regular tourist/business visa). Most foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman & Nicobar — often issued on arrival for 30 days for approved routes (Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep/Havelock, Shaheed Dweep/Neil, and select others). Long-term relocation requires an India employment, business, student, or other residency visa — not through tourism alone. · verified 2026-06-11 | Not a relocation destination: North Sentinel is a Restricted Area under Indian law. No visas, housing, or settlement paths exist for any nationality — approaching within 5 nautical miles is prohibited to protect the uncontacted Sentinelese. · verified 2026-06-11 |
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| Schools (K–12)differs | Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2 Port Blair; Sagarmatha Senior Secondary School verified 2026-06-11 | Govt. Secondary School Mayabunder; Govt. Senior Secondary School Rangat verified 2026-06-11 | Govt. Senior Secondary School Diglipur verified 2026-06-11 | Govt. Senior Secondary School Hut Bay verified 2026-06-11 | Govt. Senior Secondary School Swaraj Dweep verified 2026-06-11 | Govt. Senior Secondary School Shaheed Dweep verified 2026-06-11 | Govt. Senior Secondary School Baratang verified 2026-06-11 | Govt. Senior Secondary School Long Island verified 2026-06-11 | Govt. Middle School Smith Island verified 2026-06-11 | Govt. Primary School Rutland Island verified 2026-06-11 | No public school for outsiders verified 2026-06-11 | Govt. Middle School Strait Island (tribal welfare) verified 2026-06-11 | No school verified 2026-06-11 | No documented school on island (16 residents, 2020–21 outline) verified 2026-06-11 | No school verified 2026-06-11 | No school verified 2026-06-11 | No documented school (6 residents, 2020–21 outline) verified 2026-06-11 | No school verified 2026-06-11 | No school verified 2026-06-11 | No documented school (5 residents, 2020–21 outline) verified 2026-06-11 | No schools accessible to outsiders verified 2026-06-11 |
| Early years (preschool / nursery) | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island |
| Higher education | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island | None documented on island |
| Healthcare | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Hospital on islanddiffers | Yes — full hospital on island GB Pant Hospital — Port Blair (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Yes — full hospital on island | Yes — full hospital on island | No full hospital on island — Nearest full hospital on South Andaman (~8–10 hr ferry) | No full hospital on island — Nearest full hospital on South Andaman (~2–3 hr ferry) | No full hospital on island — Nearest full hospital on South Andaman (~1.5–2 hr ferry) | No full hospital on island — Nearest full hospital on South Andaman (~2 hr road + ferry from Port Blair ferry) | No full hospital on island — PHC Long Island (10 beds, 2020–21 outline). | No full hospital on island — Sub-centre only (2020–21 outline). | No full hospital on island — Sub-centre only (2020–21 outline). | No full hospital on island — No clinic on island for general public — forestry staff only. | No full hospital on island — Health & wellness centre for tribal welfare (2020–21 outline). | No full hospital on island — No medical facility — isolated volcanic island ~256 km from Port Blair. | No full hospital on island — No clinic — nearest care Mayabunder or Port Blair by boat. | No full hospital on island — No on-island care — Port Blair by boat. | No full hospital on island — No on-island care. | No full hospital on island — No clinic — Diglipur ~80 km by sea. | No full hospital on island — No clinic — nearest Diglipur by boat. | No full hospital on island — No clinic. | No full hospital on island — No clinic — Port Blair by boat. | No full hospital on island — No accessible on-island care for outsiders. |
| Evacuation notesdiffers | GB Pant Hospital and other facilities in Port Blair (740 beds territory-wide on island per 2020–21 outline). Complex specialty care may require airlift to Chennai or Kolkata. GB Pant Hospital — Port Blair (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | District hospital at Mayabunder plus CHC and 11 health & wellness centres (2020–21 outline). Complex cases transferred to Port Blair or mainland. | CHC Diglipur and health & wellness centres (2020–21 outline). Serious trauma or specialty care via ferry/air to Port Blair (~300 km). | Nine health & wellness centres but no full district hospital on island (2020–21 outline). Emergency transfers to Port Blair by ferry or helicopter — weather-dependent. | Health & wellness centres only (2020–21 outline) — no full hospital. Medevac to Port Blair (~50 km) by ferry or helicopter. | Health & wellness centre and sub-centre only (2020–21 outline). Hospital care in Port Blair via ferry. | PHC Baratang (2020–21 outline) — primary care only. Hospital transfers to Port Blair (~100 km by road/ferry). | PHC Long Island (10 beds, 2020–21 outline). Specialist care via ferry to Mayabunder or Port Blair. | Sub-centre only (2020–21 outline). Nearest hospital Diglipur or Mayabunder by inter-island boat. | Sub-centre only (2020–21 outline). Port Blair hospital ~30 km by boat. | No clinic on island for general public — forestry staff only. Port Blair ~140 km by sea. | Health & wellness centre for tribal welfare (2020–21 outline). Not open to general settlement — outsiders cannot relocate here. | No medical facility — isolated volcanic island ~256 km from Port Blair. Evacuation by Indian Navy/coast guard only. | No clinic — nearest care Mayabunder or Port Blair by boat. | No on-island care — Port Blair by boat. | No on-island care. | No clinic — Diglipur ~80 km by sea. | No clinic — nearest Diglipur by boat. | No clinic. | No clinic — Port Blair by boat. | No accessible on-island care for outsiders. Nearest hub Port Blair (South Andaman) is ~50 km by sea — approach to North Sentinel itself is prohibited; medevac not applicable for visitors. BBC News — India excludes North Sentinel from tourism map (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 |
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| Rent band (monthly, USD)differs | $350–$900/mo (2BR; Port Blair urban) MagicBricks — Port Blair rental listings (researched proxy) (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | $200–$500/mo (2BR; Mayabunder/Rangat) MagicBricks — Port Blair rental listings (researched proxy) (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | $180–$450/mo (2BR; Diglipur area) MagicBricks — Port Blair rental listings (researched proxy) (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | $150–$400/mo (2BR; Hut Bay) MagicBricks — Port Blair rental listings (researched proxy) (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | $400–$1,200/mo (2BR; tourism demand) MagicBricks — Port Blair rental listings (researched proxy) (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | $350–$900/mo (2BR; smaller than Havelock) MagicBricks — Port Blair rental listings (researched proxy) (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | $150–$350/mo (2BR) MagicBricks — Port Blair rental listings (researched proxy) (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | $120–$280/mo (2BR) MagicBricks — Port Blair rental listings (researched proxy) (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | $100–$250/mo (2BR) MagicBricks — Port Blair rental listings (researched proxy) (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | $100–$220/mo (2BR) MagicBricks — Port Blair rental listings (researched proxy) (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | $80–$150/mo (2BR; staff housing only) MagicBricks — Port Blair rental listings (researched proxy) (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Not applicable — tribal reserve MagicBricks — Port Blair rental listings (researched proxy) (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Not applicable — government outpost only MagicBricks — Port Blair rental listings (researched proxy) (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | $80–$150/mo (staff housing) MagicBricks — Port Blair rental listings (researched proxy) (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Not applicable MagicBricks — Port Blair rental listings (researched proxy) (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Not applicable MagicBricks — Port Blair rental listings (researched proxy) (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Not applicable for relocation MagicBricks — Port Blair rental listings (researched proxy) (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Not applicable MagicBricks — Port Blair rental listings (researched proxy) (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Not applicable MagicBricks — Port Blair rental listings (researched proxy) (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Not applicable MagicBricks — Port Blair rental listings (researched proxy) (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Not applicable — no housing market; contact prohibited |
| Groceries vs mainland USdiffers | 25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata | 25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata | 25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata | 25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata | 25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata | 25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata | 25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata | 25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata | 25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata | 25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata | 25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata | 25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata | 25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata | 25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata | 25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata | 25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata | 25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata | 25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata | 25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata | 25–45% above mainland Indian cities — most goods arrive by ship from Chennai/Kolkata | Not applicable — no external settlement |
| Island cost premiumdiffers | Territory hub — widest services but still import-dependent pricing | Lower than Port Blair but fewer international-school options | Remote northern Andaman — logistics premium on imports | Most remote major inhabited island — highest logistics premium in chain | Tourism island premium — peak-season rents spike | Tourism economy — quieter but still import-dependent | Rural Middle Andaman — lower rent, limited services | Small community — ferry-dependent for shopping and schools beyond Sr. Secondary | Small agrarian/fishing community | Small fishing settlements near Port Blair | Wildlife sanctuary — not a typical relocation destination | Protected tribal island — not a relocation destination | Volcanic wildlife sanctuary — not a relocation destination | Tiny lighthouse/fishing settlement | Two-person settlement — not a relocation destination | Two-person settlement | Tiny fishing settlement | Lighthouse outpost | Three-person settlement | Tiny agricultural settlement | — |
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| Hurricane / cyclone exposure | Bay of Bengal cyclone exposure; monsoon storms and rough seas common May–November Wikipedia — Andaman and Nicobar Islands climate (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Bay of Bengal cyclone exposure; monsoon storms and rough seas common May–November Wikipedia — Andaman and Nicobar Islands climate (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Bay of Bengal cyclone exposure; monsoon storms and rough seas common May–November Wikipedia — Andaman and Nicobar Islands climate (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Bay of Bengal cyclone exposure; monsoon storms and rough seas common May–November Wikipedia — Andaman and Nicobar Islands climate (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Bay of Bengal cyclone exposure; monsoon storms and rough seas common May–November Wikipedia — Andaman and Nicobar Islands climate (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Bay of Bengal cyclone exposure; monsoon storms and rough seas common May–November Wikipedia — Andaman and Nicobar Islands climate (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Bay of Bengal cyclone exposure; monsoon storms and rough seas common May–November Wikipedia — Andaman and Nicobar Islands climate (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Bay of Bengal cyclone exposure; monsoon storms and rough seas common May–November Wikipedia — Andaman and Nicobar Islands climate (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Bay of Bengal cyclone exposure; monsoon storms and rough seas common May–November Wikipedia — Andaman and Nicobar Islands climate (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Bay of Bengal cyclone exposure; monsoon storms and rough seas common May–November Wikipedia — Andaman and Nicobar Islands climate (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Bay of Bengal cyclone exposure; monsoon storms and rough seas common May–November Wikipedia — Andaman and Nicobar Islands climate (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Bay of Bengal cyclone exposure; monsoon storms and rough seas common May–November Wikipedia — Andaman and Nicobar Islands climate (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Bay of Bengal cyclone exposure; monsoon storms and rough seas common May–November Wikipedia — Andaman and Nicobar Islands climate (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Bay of Bengal cyclone exposure; monsoon storms and rough seas common May–November Wikipedia — Andaman and Nicobar Islands climate (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Bay of Bengal cyclone exposure; monsoon storms and rough seas common May–November Wikipedia — Andaman and Nicobar Islands climate (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Bay of Bengal cyclone exposure; monsoon storms and rough seas common May–November Wikipedia — Andaman and Nicobar Islands climate (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Bay of Bengal cyclone exposure; monsoon storms and rough seas common May–November Wikipedia — Andaman and Nicobar Islands climate (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Bay of Bengal cyclone exposure; monsoon storms and rough seas common May–November Wikipedia — Andaman and Nicobar Islands climate (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Bay of Bengal cyclone exposure; monsoon storms and rough seas common May–November Wikipedia — Andaman and Nicobar Islands climate (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Bay of Bengal cyclone exposure; monsoon storms and rough seas common May–November Wikipedia — Andaman and Nicobar Islands climate (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Bay of Bengal cyclone exposure; monsoon storms and rough seas common May–November Wikipedia — Andaman and Nicobar Islands climate (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 |
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| Language(s)differs | Hindi and English (official); Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam widely spoken; Andaman Creole Hindi common as a trade language Andaman & Nicobar UT Administration (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Hindi and English (official); Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam widely spoken; Andaman Creole Hindi common as a trade language Andaman & Nicobar UT Administration (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Hindi and English (official); Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam widely spoken; Andaman Creole Hindi common as a trade language Andaman & Nicobar UT Administration (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Hindi and English (official); Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam widely spoken; Andaman Creole Hindi common as a trade language Andaman & Nicobar UT Administration (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Hindi and English (official); Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam widely spoken; Andaman Creole Hindi common as a trade language Andaman & Nicobar UT Administration (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Hindi and English (official); Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam widely spoken; Andaman Creole Hindi common as a trade language Andaman & Nicobar UT Administration (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Hindi and English (official); Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam widely spoken; Andaman Creole Hindi common as a trade language Andaman & Nicobar UT Administration (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Hindi and English (official); Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam widely spoken; Andaman Creole Hindi common as a trade language Andaman & Nicobar UT Administration (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Hindi and English (official); Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam widely spoken; Andaman Creole Hindi common as a trade language Andaman & Nicobar UT Administration (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Hindi and English (official); Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam widely spoken; Andaman Creole Hindi common as a trade language Andaman & Nicobar UT Administration (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Hindi and English (official); Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam widely spoken; Andaman Creole Hindi common as a trade language Andaman & Nicobar UT Administration (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Önge (Indigenous); Hindi/English for administration — not open to outside settlement Wikipedia — Strait Island (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Hindi and English (official); Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam widely spoken; Andaman Creole Hindi common as a trade language Andaman & Nicobar UT Administration (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Hindi and English (official); Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam widely spoken; Andaman Creole Hindi common as a trade language Andaman & Nicobar UT Administration (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Hindi and English (official); Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam widely spoken; Andaman Creole Hindi common as a trade language Andaman & Nicobar UT Administration (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Hindi and English (official); Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam widely spoken; Andaman Creole Hindi common as a trade language Andaman & Nicobar UT Administration (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Hindi and English (official); Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam widely spoken; Andaman Creole Hindi common as a trade language Andaman & Nicobar UT Administration (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Hindi and English (official); Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam widely spoken; Andaman Creole Hindi common as a trade language Andaman & Nicobar UT Administration (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Hindi and English (official); Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam widely spoken; Andaman Creole Hindi common as a trade language Andaman & Nicobar UT Administration (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Hindi and English (official); Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam widely spoken; Andaman Creole Hindi common as a trade language Andaman & Nicobar UT Administration (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Sentinelese (unclassified language isolate; no external contact — not documented by outsiders) Wikipedia — Sentinelese language (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 |
| Car necessitydiffers | Essential outside central Port Blair — limited public transport Andaman & Nicobar Tourism (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Essential — sparse bus network across long island Andaman & Nicobar Tourism (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Essential — long distances between settlements Andaman & Nicobar Tourism (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Useful on island; ferry link to Port Blair for mainland services Andaman & Nicobar Tourism (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Scooter or jeep useful; many expats rent two-wheelers Andaman & Nicobar Tourism (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Bicycle or scooter sufficient — compact island Andaman & Nicobar Tourism (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Road connection to Port Blair side — vehicle useful Andaman & Nicobar Tourism (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Ferry-only access from Port Blair/Mayabunder — no road bridge Andaman & Nicobar Tourism (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Boat access — compact settlement Andaman & Nicobar Tourism (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Boat from Port Blair — no bridge Andaman & Nicobar Tourism (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Boat access only — restricted sanctuary Andaman & Nicobar Tourism (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Restricted access — tribal welfare administration only Andaman & Nicobar Tourism (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | No civilian settlement — outpost access by ship only Andaman & Nicobar Tourism (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Boat access only Andaman & Nicobar Tourism (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Boat access only Andaman & Nicobar Tourism (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Boat access only Andaman & Nicobar Tourism (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Boat access only Andaman & Nicobar Tourism (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Boat access only Andaman & Nicobar Tourism (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Boat access only Andaman & Nicobar Tourism (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Boat from Port Blair area Andaman & Nicobar Tourism (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | Not applicable — no external transport access |
| Taxes | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Top income tax rate | ~31.2% effective top (30% + 4% health & education cess, new regime FY 2025–26) Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | ~31.2% effective top (30% + 4% health & education cess, new regime FY 2025–26) Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | ~31.2% effective top (30% + 4% health & education cess, new regime FY 2025–26) Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | ~31.2% effective top (30% + 4% health & education cess, new regime FY 2025–26) Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | ~31.2% effective top (30% + 4% health & education cess, new regime FY 2025–26) Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | ~31.2% effective top (30% + 4% health & education cess, new regime FY 2025–26) Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | ~31.2% effective top (30% + 4% health & education cess, new regime FY 2025–26) Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | ~31.2% effective top (30% + 4% health & education cess, new regime FY 2025–26) Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | ~31.2% effective top (30% + 4% health & education cess, new regime FY 2025–26) Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | ~31.2% effective top (30% + 4% health & education cess, new regime FY 2025–26) Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | ~31.2% effective top (30% + 4% health & education cess, new regime FY 2025–26) Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | ~31.2% effective top (30% + 4% health & education cess, new regime FY 2025–26) Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | ~31.2% effective top (30% + 4% health & education cess, new regime FY 2025–26) Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | ~31.2% effective top (30% + 4% health & education cess, new regime FY 2025–26) Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | ~31.2% effective top (30% + 4% health & education cess, new regime FY 2025–26) Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | ~31.2% effective top (30% + 4% health & education cess, new regime FY 2025–26) Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | ~31.2% effective top (30% + 4% health & education cess, new regime FY 2025–26) Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | ~31.2% effective top (30% + 4% health & education cess, new regime FY 2025–26) Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | ~31.2% effective top (30% + 4% health & education cess, new regime FY 2025–26) Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | ~31.2% effective top (30% + 4% health & education cess, new regime FY 2025–26) Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | ~31.2% effective top (30% + 4% health & education cess, new regime FY 2025–26) Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 |
| Income tax bands | India new tax regime (resident individuals): Nil: up to ₹4 lakh 5%: ₹4–8 lakh 10%: ₹8–12 lakh 15%: ₹12–16 lakh 20%: ₹16–20 lakh 25%: ₹20–24 lakh 30%: above ₹24 lakh 4% health & education cess on tax due. Old regime with deductions remains optional. Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | India new tax regime (resident individuals): Nil: up to ₹4 lakh 5%: ₹4–8 lakh 10%: ₹8–12 lakh 15%: ₹12–16 lakh 20%: ₹16–20 lakh 25%: ₹20–24 lakh 30%: above ₹24 lakh 4% health & education cess on tax due. Old regime with deductions remains optional. Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | India new tax regime (resident individuals): Nil: up to ₹4 lakh 5%: ₹4–8 lakh 10%: ₹8–12 lakh 15%: ₹12–16 lakh 20%: ₹16–20 lakh 25%: ₹20–24 lakh 30%: above ₹24 lakh 4% health & education cess on tax due. Old regime with deductions remains optional. Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | India new tax regime (resident individuals): Nil: up to ₹4 lakh 5%: ₹4–8 lakh 10%: ₹8–12 lakh 15%: ₹12–16 lakh 20%: ₹16–20 lakh 25%: ₹20–24 lakh 30%: above ₹24 lakh 4% health & education cess on tax due. Old regime with deductions remains optional. Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | India new tax regime (resident individuals): Nil: up to ₹4 lakh 5%: ₹4–8 lakh 10%: ₹8–12 lakh 15%: ₹12–16 lakh 20%: ₹16–20 lakh 25%: ₹20–24 lakh 30%: above ₹24 lakh 4% health & education cess on tax due. Old regime with deductions remains optional. Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | India new tax regime (resident individuals): Nil: up to ₹4 lakh 5%: ₹4–8 lakh 10%: ₹8–12 lakh 15%: ₹12–16 lakh 20%: ₹16–20 lakh 25%: ₹20–24 lakh 30%: above ₹24 lakh 4% health & education cess on tax due. Old regime with deductions remains optional. Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | India new tax regime (resident individuals): Nil: up to ₹4 lakh 5%: ₹4–8 lakh 10%: ₹8–12 lakh 15%: ₹12–16 lakh 20%: ₹16–20 lakh 25%: ₹20–24 lakh 30%: above ₹24 lakh 4% health & education cess on tax due. Old regime with deductions remains optional. Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | India new tax regime (resident individuals): Nil: up to ₹4 lakh 5%: ₹4–8 lakh 10%: ₹8–12 lakh 15%: ₹12–16 lakh 20%: ₹16–20 lakh 25%: ₹20–24 lakh 30%: above ₹24 lakh 4% health & education cess on tax due. Old regime with deductions remains optional. Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | India new tax regime (resident individuals): Nil: up to ₹4 lakh 5%: ₹4–8 lakh 10%: ₹8–12 lakh 15%: ₹12–16 lakh 20%: ₹16–20 lakh 25%: ₹20–24 lakh 30%: above ₹24 lakh 4% health & education cess on tax due. Old regime with deductions remains optional. Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | India new tax regime (resident individuals): Nil: up to ₹4 lakh 5%: ₹4–8 lakh 10%: ₹8–12 lakh 15%: ₹12–16 lakh 20%: ₹16–20 lakh 25%: ₹20–24 lakh 30%: above ₹24 lakh 4% health & education cess on tax due. Old regime with deductions remains optional. Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | India new tax regime (resident individuals): Nil: up to ₹4 lakh 5%: ₹4–8 lakh 10%: ₹8–12 lakh 15%: ₹12–16 lakh 20%: ₹16–20 lakh 25%: ₹20–24 lakh 30%: above ₹24 lakh 4% health & education cess on tax due. Old regime with deductions remains optional. Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | India new tax regime (resident individuals): Nil: up to ₹4 lakh 5%: ₹4–8 lakh 10%: ₹8–12 lakh 15%: ₹12–16 lakh 20%: ₹16–20 lakh 25%: ₹20–24 lakh 30%: above ₹24 lakh 4% health & education cess on tax due. Old regime with deductions remains optional. Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | India new tax regime (resident individuals): Nil: up to ₹4 lakh 5%: ₹4–8 lakh 10%: ₹8–12 lakh 15%: ₹12–16 lakh 20%: ₹16–20 lakh 25%: ₹20–24 lakh 30%: above ₹24 lakh 4% health & education cess on tax due. Old regime with deductions remains optional. Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | India new tax regime (resident individuals): Nil: up to ₹4 lakh 5%: ₹4–8 lakh 10%: ₹8–12 lakh 15%: ₹12–16 lakh 20%: ₹16–20 lakh 25%: ₹20–24 lakh 30%: above ₹24 lakh 4% health & education cess on tax due. Old regime with deductions remains optional. Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | India new tax regime (resident individuals): Nil: up to ₹4 lakh 5%: ₹4–8 lakh 10%: ₹8–12 lakh 15%: ₹12–16 lakh 20%: ₹16–20 lakh 25%: ₹20–24 lakh 30%: above ₹24 lakh 4% health & education cess on tax due. Old regime with deductions remains optional. Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | India new tax regime (resident individuals): Nil: up to ₹4 lakh 5%: ₹4–8 lakh 10%: ₹8–12 lakh 15%: ₹12–16 lakh 20%: ₹16–20 lakh 25%: ₹20–24 lakh 30%: above ₹24 lakh 4% health & education cess on tax due. Old regime with deductions remains optional. Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | India new tax regime (resident individuals): Nil: up to ₹4 lakh 5%: ₹4–8 lakh 10%: ₹8–12 lakh 15%: ₹12–16 lakh 20%: ₹16–20 lakh 25%: ₹20–24 lakh 30%: above ₹24 lakh 4% health & education cess on tax due. Old regime with deductions remains optional. Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | India new tax regime (resident individuals): Nil: up to ₹4 lakh 5%: ₹4–8 lakh 10%: ₹8–12 lakh 15%: ₹12–16 lakh 20%: ₹16–20 lakh 25%: ₹20–24 lakh 30%: above ₹24 lakh 4% health & education cess on tax due. Old regime with deductions remains optional. Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | India new tax regime (resident individuals): Nil: up to ₹4 lakh 5%: ₹4–8 lakh 10%: ₹8–12 lakh 15%: ₹12–16 lakh 20%: ₹16–20 lakh 25%: ₹20–24 lakh 30%: above ₹24 lakh 4% health & education cess on tax due. Old regime with deductions remains optional. Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | India new tax regime (resident individuals): Nil: up to ₹4 lakh 5%: ₹4–8 lakh 10%: ₹8–12 lakh 15%: ₹12–16 lakh 20%: ₹16–20 lakh 25%: ₹20–24 lakh 30%: above ₹24 lakh 4% health & education cess on tax due. Old regime with deductions remains optional. Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 | India new tax regime (resident individuals): Nil: up to ₹4 lakh 5%: ₹4–8 lakh 10%: ₹8–12 lakh 15%: ₹12–16 lakh 20%: ₹16–20 lakh 25%: ₹20–24 lakh 30%: above ₹24 lakh 4% health & education cess on tax due. Old regime with deductions remains optional. Income Tax Department — Government of India (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-06-11 |
| Transport | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Ferry linksdiffers | Swaraj Dweep (~2–3 hr) — Govt. & private ferries; Shaheed Dweep (~1.5–2 hr) — Govt. & private ferries; Little Andaman (~8–10 hr) — Inter-island ferry | No ferry links documented | No ferry required — has airport | South Andaman (~8–10 hr) — Inter-island ferry | South Andaman (~2–3 hr) — Govt. & private ferries; Shaheed Dweep (~1 hr) — Inter-island ferry | South Andaman (~1.5–2 hr) — Govt. & private ferries; Swaraj Dweep (~1 hr) — Inter-island ferry | South Andaman (~2 hr road + ferry from Port Blair) — Road/ferry via Middle Strait | No ferry links documented | No ferry links documented | No ferry links documented | No ferry links documented | No ferry links documented | No ferry links documented | No ferry links documented | No ferry links documented | No ferry links documented | No ferry links documented | No ferry links documented | No ferry links documented | No ferry links documented | No ferry links documented |
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