Kavaratti
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Overview
Kavaratti, an island of about 4.22 km², is the capital of Lakshadweep.
It is the capital of the Lakshadweep Union Territory.
The island is a coral atoll with a lagoon.
Lakshadweep is connected to the mainland by a submarine optical fibre cable since 2024.
It lies about 400 km off the Kerala coast and is one of the ten inhabited islands of the group.
People mostly speak Malayalam, and fishing, especially tuna, and coconut farming are the main livelihoods.
The Lakshadweep group consists of coral atolls, reefs and submerged banks rising from the Laccadive–Chagos ridge.
Entry for visitors requires a permit from the UT administration.
Geography and key facts
- Lakshadweep capital
- Coral island
- Capital of Lakshadweep
- Coral atoll
- Fibre cable 2024
Why it matters for UPSC
Asked on island territories.
Note for UPSC
Capital of Lakshadweep.
Useful for orientation questions and for locating other features relative to the capital.
Asked in PYQs
No question in our Prelims bank names Kavaratti yet.
Key facts
- Type
- State / UT capital
- State / UT
- Lakshadweep
- Coordinates
- 10.567°N, 72.639°E
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.
In the lessons
- Linguistic Reorganisation of States (map lesson)
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