The population of the Andamans was 356,000 in 2010, having grown from 50,000 in 1960. Of the people who live in the Andaman Islands, a small minority of about 1,000 are indigenous Adivasis of the Andamans. The rest are mainly divided between Bengali, Hindi and Tamil people from the mainland.
The Andaman & Nicobar Islands are a veritable garden of heaven. Clean Environment, greenery everywhere, fresh air, etc. The tropical rain forests and waters of Bay of Bengal are the home of a vast collection of plants, animals and marine life. The Islands are hilly in some places fringed with coconut palm, covered with tropical jungle and interspersed with flat stretches of crescent shaped beaches. Adventure tourism like trekking, Island camping, Snorkeling, SCUBA diving etc, and other water sports are the real attractions. A marvelous mix of nature's most precious delights, the Andaman & Nicobar Islands are a once in a lifetime holiday experience.