title: Little Nicobar
text: # Little Nicobar
  
  Little Nicobar (Nicobarese: Ong) is one of the Nicobar Islands, India.
  
  ## History
  
  The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami caused extensive damage to this island.
  
  ## Geography
  
  Little Nicobar Island's area is 140 $km^2$ (54 sq mi). There are a few smaller islands off of Little Nicobar's shores: Menchal, Pulomilo, Treis/Albatei, Trak/Mafuya and Meroe. The island of Katchal is located 56 km (35 mi) to the north.
  
  ## Demographics
  
  According to the 2011 census of India, Little Nicobar Island had 278 villagers in 59 households. The effective literacy rate (the literacy rate of population excluding children aged 6 and below) was 100%. Pulopanja, Pulobaha, Pulloullo, and Makhahu (Victoria Harbour) are the main villages on the island.
  
  ## Administration
  
  The island belongs to the township of Great Nicobar of Little Nicobar Taluk.
  
  ## Image gallery
  
  * Map
  * Map 2
  