Interesting facts

1. Diglipur is the largest town in the North Andaman Island. 2. It is home to Saddle Peak, the highest point in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago, standing at 732 meters. 3. The famous Ross and Smith Islands, connected by a natural sandbar that appears and disappears with the tide, are accessed from Diglipur. 4. The Kalpong River, which flows through Diglipur, is the only river in the Andaman Islands. 5. The Kalpong Hydroelectric Power Project is the sole hydro-power plant in the entire union territory. 6. Kalipur Beach in Diglipur is famous as a nesting ground for four different species of sea turtles. 7. The town is widely known across the islands for producing high-quality Diglipur oranges. 8. Small mud volcanoes can be found in the Shyam Nagar (Jal Tikry) area of Diglipur. 9. Aerial Bay serves as the primary port for Diglipur, connecting it to Port Blair via passenger ferries. 10. The population of Diglipur is predominantly made up of Bengali settlers who were relocated here after India's independence. 11. Diglipur is located approximately 300 kilometers north of the capital city, Port Blair, by road. 12. Lamiya Bay Beach, near Saddle Peak, is unique for its smooth pebbles and rocks instead of typical white sand. 13. Craggy Island, located just a short swim from Kalipur Beach, offers some of the best snorkeling in the region. 14. Ram Nagar Beach, another nearby location, is famous for both turtle nesting and its pristine, quiet environment. 15. The region experiences a tropical monsoon climate, with heavy rainfall between May and October. 16. Agriculture (especially rice and coconut cultivation) is the backbone of the local economy. 17. Diglipur serves as the base camp for all forest trekking in North Andaman. 18. The Andaman Trunk Road (NH-4) terminates near Diglipur. 19. The INS Kohassa naval air station is located at Shibpur, just a few kilometers from the main town. 20. Unlike the tourist-heavy Havelock (Swaraj Dweep), Diglipur remains heavily off-the-beaten-path, offering an authentic rural island experience.