Kavaratti is the capital of India’s Union Territory of Lakshadweep.The island of Kavaratti located 360 kilometers off the coast of Kerala, at 10.57°N 72.64°E. The closest large city on the Indian mainland is 404 kilometers (218 nmi) away. It has a lagoon size of 3.46 square miles.Karavatti has been chosen as one of 100 Indian cities to be built as smart cities under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flagship Smart Cities Mission.

Kavaratti Island serves as the administrative center for the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. This island is located 404 kilometers (218 nautical miles) from Kochi, between Agatti Island to the west and Andrott Island to the east.