Diglipur

Diglipur is one of three local administrative divisions of the Indian district of North & Middle Andaman, part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Diglipur is the largest and farthest town of North Andamans, 290 km from Port Blair.It is located at 13°16'0N 93°0'0E at an altitude of 43 metres and has an area of 238 square kilometers. Diglipur is a division known locally as a tehsil, roughly equivalent to a county in its range of administrative powers. Diglipur's population according to 2001 Census of India figures was 42,877.

Located on North Andaman Island, Diglipur provides a rare experience for eco-friendly tourists. It is famous for its oranges, rice and marine life. Saddle Peak, the highest point (732 m) in the islands, is nearby. Kalpong, the only river of Andaman flows from here. The first hydroelectric project of the islands is coming upon this river. One who comes by road from Port Blair takes near about a day.Main attractions around Diglipur are Ross & Smith island, Saddle peak national park, Ramnagar beach and mud volcanoes.for viewing, Kalipur and Lamiya bay beaches. The Directorate of Tourism provides comfortable accommodations at Turtle Resort, Kalipur. The Water Sports Centre is nearby. Those who want to go for trekking to Saddle Peak can collect trekking equipments on hire from Turtle Resort and start trekking from Kalipur. Ram Nagar beach (15 km away from Kalighat) is famous for Turtle nesting during December – February season. One who comes by boat from Port Blair will reach Aerial bay jetty, which is very near to places like Diglipur(9 km) and Kalipur(13km).

Ross and Smith, the twin islands joined by a bewitching sand bar, is 30 minutes away from Aerial Bay Jetty or Kalipurwater Sports Centre. Directorate of Tourism offers island camping at Smith Island during the tourist season. Saddle Peak is popular for trekking and nature trail hiking through the evergreen rain forest. Port Blair – Diglipur (Aerial Bay Jetty) boat services are available 4 days in a week. Eight public buses are available daily (four from Port Blair and four from Diglipur), in addition to many privately operated tours.

Other villages in Diglipur include Subashgram, R.K. Gram, VS Pally, Keralapuram, Ariel Bay, Durgapur, Shibpur, Kalipur, Sitanagar, Nabagram, Kalighat, Ramnagar, Madhupur, Laxmipur, Millangram, Swarajgram, Radhanagar, and Kishorinagar.

Diglipur Pin Code: 744202

STATE BANK OF INDIA , DIGLIPUR IFSC CODE : sbin0005752. MICR CODE : 744002015.