Mayabunder is a picturesque town and the administrative headquarters of the North and Middle Andaman district in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India. Situated in the northern part of Middle Andaman Island, it serves as a vital geographic and administrative bridge between Port Blair to the south and Diglipur to the north.
The town is deeply woven into the multicultural fabric of the Andaman Islands. It is perhaps best known for its unique demographic makeup, which includes a significant population of the Karen people—a Burmese ethnic group originally brought to the islands during the British colonial era. Beyond its cultural significance, Mayabunder offers quiet, mangrove-lined creeks, pristine stretches of sand like Karmatang Beach—famous as a sea turtle nesting ground—and a tranquil, slow-paced island lifestyle that stands in contrast to the busier tourist hubs in the southern islands.
