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

[5] The island lies 150 km (93 mi) north of Port Blair.

The island is small, having an area of 7.05 km2 (2.72 sq mi).

Politically, Stewart Island, along neighboring Stewart Sound Group Islands, is part of Diglipur Taluk.

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