Port Blair has a population of 142317. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Port Blair has an average literacy rate of 81%, higher than the national average of 79.9%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 72%.
| Port Blair General Statistics | |
| Geographical Area | 1289.40 Sq.Km |
| Revenue Area | 125.39 Sq.km |
| Revenue Circle | 5 |
| POPULATION(2001 census) | |
| Male | 78822 |
| Female | 63495 |
| Total | 142317 |
| EDUCATION | |
| Schools | 120 |
| Institutes | Nil |
| Colleges | 3 |
| CLIMATE | |
| Normal Rainfall | 3180 mm |
| Rainy days | No. 149 |
| Mean Maximum Temperature | 23.9° C |
| Mean Maximum Temperature | 30.2° C |
| Mean Relative Humidity | 79.3 % |
