It remains uninhabited except in the fishing season, between the months of October and February.

In the past, fishermen came from the Chittagong and Noakhali areas of Bangladesh for fishing.

They developed special aptitude and traditional skills for marine fishing.

The main reasons for using Jambudwip were the island's proximity to the fishing grounds, presence of a natural creek for safe harbouring of their boats, and supply of drinking water.

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