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Bamboo Flat, India

Andaman and Nicobar · India

Bamboo Flat is a small city in Andaman and Nicobar, India with a population of 7,962. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
7,962 Population 5,728/sq mi density
157 ft Elevation 48 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
104.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$2,200 Median Income
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$2,200 median income, 8.0% unemployment
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Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$18,000 home value, $40/mo rent

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People

Population7,962
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density5,728/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$2,200
Per Capita$2,100
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty8.0%

Housing

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Home Value$18,000
Rent$40
Housing Units3,185
Rent Burden26.6%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain104.4 in/yr
Sunny Days161/yr
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Population7,962
Population Density5,728 / sq mi
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Coordinates11.7000°, 92.7167°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceAndaman and Nicobar
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation104.4 inches (2,651 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,200
Median Age28.5 years

About Bamboo Flat

Bamboo Flat is a small city in India (Andaman and Nicobar) with a population of 7,962. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 104.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Bamboo Flat has a population of 7,962 with a density of 5,728 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles. The median age is 28.5 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,962
Total Population
5,728
People / sq mi
28.5yrs
Median Age
27% below India avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bamboo Flat vs India Average

The median household income in Bamboo Flat is $2,200, which is 97% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $2,100 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $40, 97% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 143 business establishments.

Income: Bamboo Flat vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$2,200
97% below India avg
Per Capita Income$2,100
Avg Weekly Wage$40

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.0%
122% above India avg
Poverty Rate8.0%
35% below India avg
Establishments (County)143

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bamboo Flat is $18,000, 94% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $40 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,185 total housing units in the city. 26.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$18,000
94% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$40
97% below India avg
Rent Burden26.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,185

Property Tax

Climate in Bamboo Flat

Bamboo Flat has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.8°C), the coldest is Jan (26.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 3098 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.6°C / 80°F 23.1° / 30.1° 42.4
Feb 26.8°C / 80°F 22.8° / 30.9° 16.7
Mar 27.7°C / 82°F 23.5° / 31.9° 47.5
Apr 28.8°C / 84°F 24.8° / 32.7° 78.6
May 28°C / 82°F 24.8° / 31.2° 413.1
Jun 27.4°C / 81°F 24.7° / 30° 476.6
Jul 27°C / 81°F 24.3° / 29.7° 451.9
Aug 27°C / 81°F 24.3° / 29.6° 432.7
Sep 26.7°C / 80°F 23.8° / 29.6° 515.2
Oct 27.1°C / 81°F 23.9° / 30.3° 312.9
Nov 27.5°C / 82°F 24.4° / 30.6° 221.2
Dec 27°C / 81°F 24° / 30.1° 89.2
Bamboo Flat has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 161 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 104.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above India avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days161 days/yr

Geography

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density5,728/sq mi
Coordinates11.7000°N, 92.7167°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.4"
175% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 16.30"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

525 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Jul 21, 2025.

Jun 27, 2008 124 km SW of Bamboo Flat, India M6.6 124 km
May 31, 2010 98 km SE of Port Blair, India M6.5 104 km
Jan 4, 2005 Andaman Islands, India region M6.1 121 km
Jun 28, 2008 144 km SW of Bamboo Flat, India M6.1 145 km
Feb 3, 2006 41 km WNW of Bamboo Flat, India M6.1 42 km
Aug 11, 2003 99 km ENE of Port Blair, India M6.0 100 km
Jan 14, 2008 139 km S of Port Blair, India M5.9 144 km
Mar 26, 2003 92 km N of Bamboo Flat, India M5.9 93 km
Aug 5, 2001 90 km NE of Bamboo Flat, India M5.9 90 km
Jun 27, 2008 135 km SW of Bamboo Flat, India M5.9 136 km
Nov 2, 2002 111 km N of Bamboo Flat, India M5.8 112 km
Mar 6, 2004 146 km NNE of Bamboo Flat, India M5.5 147 km
Jan 9, 2005 135 km SSW of Port Blair, India M5.5 139 km
Feb 22, 2005 141 km SW of Port Blair, India M5.5 141 km
Jan 6, 2005 133 km SW of Bamboo Flat, India M5.5 134 km
Apr 10, 2007 144 km N of Bamboo Flat, India M5.5 145 km
Jun 28, 2008 123 km SW of Port Blair, India M5.4 124 km
Nov 10, 1990 124 km ENE of Port Blair, India M5.4 126 km
Sep 16, 1992 92 km E of Port Blair, India M5.3 95 km
May 1, 2015 135 km SW of Port Blair, India M5.3 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Lehar (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Lehar Category 1 95 km
2007 Sidr Category 3 248 km
2006 Mala Category 2 274 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 133 km
1989 Gay Category 2 88 km
1988 Unnamed Category 1 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1868 ANDAMAN ISLANDS Unknown 4.0 m - 4 km
1941 ANDAMAN SEA, E. COAST INDIA Earthquake 1.5 m - 29 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 1.6 in
April 82°F (28°C) 4.4 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 12.0 in
June 80°F (27°C) 13.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 14.3 in
August 79°F (26°C) 14.4 in
September 79°F (26°C) 16.3 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 12.5 in
November 79°F (26°C) 8.5 in
December 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in

Bamboo Flat has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 104.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.3") and February the driest (1.0").

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Museums in Bamboo Flat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cellular Jail Museum
Forest Museum
Kala Pani
Samudrika marine museum
Science Centre
Smrutika
Zonal Anthropological Museum

Libraries in Bamboo Flat

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Port Blair state Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bamboo Flat

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Sabzi Mandi

Clinics in Bamboo Flat

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Health and Wellness Centre

Stadiums & Teams in Bamboo Flat

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bamboo Flat

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS UtkroshIXZLarge Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bamboo Flat

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ayyappa

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bamboo Flat

What is the population of Bamboo Flat?

Bamboo Flat has a population of 7,962 residents and is located in India. The population density is 5,728 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Bamboo Flat expensive to live in?

The median household income is $2,200, 97% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $18,000 (94% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $40 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bamboo Flat?

Bamboo Flat has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 161 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 104.4 inches.

How is the job market in Bamboo Flat?

The job market in Bamboo Flat faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $40. There are 143 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bamboo Flat?

The median home value in Bamboo Flat is $18,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $40.

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