It belongs to the South Andaman administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

[6] The island is 52 km (32 mi) northeast from Port Blair.

The waters surrounding Wall Point in the south of the island is a major tourist diving spot.

Politically, Nicholson Island is part of Port Blair Taluk.

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