There are three islands on the reef encircling the lagoon.[5]
Valiyakara Located at the northern end of the lagoon.[6] This island has retained most of its original vegetation. It has also some largely stunted, unkempt coconut trees and is visited occasionally by workers who collect the coconuts. Hermit crabs are found in abundance.[7] There is a lighthouse on this island. Light ARLHS LAK-015.[8]
It has a size of 0.395 square kilometres (0.153 square miles).
Cheriyakara Located on the southeastern side of the lagoon and slightly smaller than Valiyakara. This island has a large coconut plantation. Between mid-October and mid-April, fishermen of Agatti and Kavaratti stay in temporary settlements on this island (average yearly population of 10) They catch tuna in the surrounding waters of the atoll and process it on the island. Its size is 0.383 square kilometres (0.148 square miles).
Indira-Shastri Dweep is a long sandbank located between the two islands. It was used as a breeding ground by terns.[9]
Its size is 0.11 square kilometres (0.042 square miles).
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