Kavaratti
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Kavaratti is a census town in the Indian Union Territory of Lakshadweep. Kavaratti is also the name of the island upon which the town stands.
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Geography
The island of Kavaratti lies off the coast of the state of Kerala. The town is located at Template:Coord<ref>Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kavaratti</ref>. It has an average elevation of 0 metres (0 feet).
Demographics
Template:As of India census<ref>Template:GR</ref>, Kavaratti had a population of 10,113. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Kavaratti has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 72%. In Kavaratti, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Tourist attractions
The lagoon in Kavaratti island is ideal for water sports, swimming and there are sandy beaches for sun basking. Tourists can enjoy the marine life exhibits at the Marine Aquarium, and a vast collection of specimens at the Museum. Glass-bottomed boats that provide a delightful view of the lagoon's vibrant aquatic life are also very popular. Kayaks and Sailing Yachts are available for hire.
Desalination Plant
India's first low temperature desalination plant (LLTD) was opened at Kavaratti in May 2005. This desalination plant established at a cost of rupees five crores was expected to produce 100,000 litres of portable water from sea water every day.<ref name="desalinationplant1">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name="desalinationplant2">Template:Cite news</ref>
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