The district government is headed by a Deputy Commissioner, who in turn reports into the Lt.

The district was severely affected by the tsunami that was caused by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, which led to many deaths and damaged infrastructure.

There are approximately 550 islands which made up the Andaman district, 26 of which are inhabited.

The total population of Andaman district as per 2001 Census of India figures was 314,084.

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