Comparisons
Andaman and Nicobar vs. the other two most closely populated regions in India: Sikkim and Daman and Diu
Andaman and Nicobar in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Andaman and Nicobar peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Andaman and Nicobar, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Port Blair. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Andaman and Nicobar follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Andaman and Nicobar fare in comparison to others in India? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Andaman and Nicobar was the 26th-most disconnected out of the 32 regions in India. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in India, street construction in Andaman and Nicobar has become more disconnected. Andaman and Nicobar ranked 27th in 1975, 31st in 1976-1990, 30th in 1991-2005 and 26th in 2006-2020.
Andaman and Nicobar in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Andaman and Nicobar is Port Blair with an SNDi of 6.51, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Port Blair with an SNDi of 6.51, which is very sprawly. See trends for these cities: Port Blair, Port Blair
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Andaman and Nicobar rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Andaman and Nicobar, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Port Blair. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Andaman and Nicobar follow the same region trend.
To date, Andaman and Nicobar is the 28th-most disconnected out of the 32 regions in India. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in India, the street network in Andaman and Nicobar has become more connected. Andaman and Nicobar ranked 27th in 1975, 29th in 1976-1990, 29th in 1991-2005 and 28th in 2006-2020.