Where is Indira Point in Indian political map?

Andaman and Nicobar Islands
It is located in the Great Nicobar tehsil….

Indira Point
Indira Point Location in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India Show map of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Show map of India Show all
Coordinates:6.780621°N 93.8258513°ECoordinates:6.780621°N 93.8258513°E
Country India
State Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Is Indira Point still there?

Indira Point, the most prominent landmark at the southernmost tip of the Republic of India, is still submerged under water, with the famous red and white lighthouse, earlier on the shore, standing halfway in the sea.

What is special about Indira Point?

Indira Point is a village in the Nicobar district of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. It is located in the Great Nicobar tehsil. It is the location of the southernmost point of India’s territory. The Indira Point lighthouse was commissioned into service on 30 April 1972.

What do you mean by Indira Point?

Indira Points refers to the southern most tip of Great Nicobar Island which is also the Southernmost point of India. Originally a lighthouse stood at this tip but in the Tsunami of 2004 the sea has barged in and the lighthouse now stands in the sea.

Which is India’s southernmost point?

Cape Comorin
Cape Comorin, rocky headland on the Indian Ocean in Tamil Nadu state, southeastern India, forming the southernmost point of the subcontinent. It is the southern tip of the Cardamom Hills, an extension of the Western Ghats range along the west coast of India.

Why did Indira Point submerged?

The Indira point in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands got submerged after the tsunami. Tsunami wave struck havoc in the Indian Ocean on the 26 December 2004. The wave was the result of the earthquake that had its epicenter close to the western boundary of Sumatra. Tsunami travelled at a speed of about 800km.

Why Indira Point is not visible today?

Indira Point is the Southernmost point of India. It is situated in the Great Nicobar group of Islands. Indira Point is not visible today because it was submerged under the sea in the 2004 Tsunami.

Which is the last point of India?

Dhanushkodi Beach
Dhanushkodi Beach is the The Last Point of India, where to oceans Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean meets.

What got submerged into water after tsunami?

A tsunami creates a surge of ocean water that can sometimes engulf large geographic areas. As the ocean water comes ashore, drinking water wells can become submerged and potentially contaminated with microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, parasites) and chemicals that can adversely affect human health.

Which is the end point of India?

*Kanyakumari* The end point of India and the meeting point of three oceans-the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. Besides its importance as a Hindu pilgrim center, it is famous for its beautiful views of sunrise and sunset over the waters.

What was the longest tsunami?

Lituya Bay
Lituya Bay, Alaska, July 9, 1958 A notable exception was the 1958 tsunami triggered by a landslide in a narrow bay on Alaska’s coast. Its over 1,700-foot wave was the largest ever recorded for a tsunami. It inundated five square miles of land and cleared hundreds of thousands of trees.

Where is Indira Point situated?

Indira Point is a village in the Nicobar district at Great Nicobar Island of Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India. It is located in the Great Nicobar tehsil. It is the location of the southernmost point of India’s territory.

Where is Indira Point in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

Indira Point is a village in the Nicobar district at Great Nicobar Island of Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India. It is located in the Great Nicobar tehsil.

How did the village Indira Point get its name?

Etymology. This village was named as Indira Point after former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The point was formerly known as Pygmalion Point and Parsons Point. It was renamed in honour of Indira Gandhi during mid-1980s. The announcement was made by the local Member of Parliament when Indira Gandhi visited the local light house on 19 February…

Why was Indira Point so important to India?

Just 140 km from Sumatra and 51 km from “point zero” at Campbell Bay (India”s Final Operating Base), it bore the full force of the tsunami. Apart from its strategic importance, Indira Point is also a favourite nesting site for exotic sea animals.