Defence Island Wildlife Sanctuary


Defence Island is an island of the Andaman Islands. It belongs to the South [Andaman district|South Andaman] administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The island is north of Port Blair.

Geography

The island belongs to the Defence Group and lies in the sound of Jirkatang.Defence Island is an island of the Andaman Islands. It belongs to the South Andaman administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The island is 33.5 km north of Port Blair.

Administration

Politically, Defence Island, along neighboring islands, is part of Ferrargunj Taluk.It is governed by Indian Government.