Bompoka island (India)

Bompoka island (India)

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Bompoka island (India)
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Description

Bompoka island lies about 1,8 NM east from southern end of nearby Teressa Island in the Nicobar group of islands.

The hills on the island rise upto 193 m. The island has dense forest and some portions have grass growth. There is thick coconut palm growth on shores all round the island.

Poahat Village lies on the W side of the island.
The portion of sea between the Teressa and Bompoka islands provides a good shelter for the ships.

The island has a few inhabitants who mainly depend for all their requirements on Teressa Island. In fact they are the part of the original populace of Teressa island only. Teressa island is visited by passenger vessels regularly. 

2011/11/29
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