Bandidhoo
Inhabited island in South nilandhe atoll, Maldives
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Ban'didhoo (Dhivehi: ބަނޑިދޫ) is one of the inhabited islands of Dhaalu Atoll.
Ban'didhoo
ބަނޑިދޫ | |
|---|---|
Bandidhoo | |
  Ban'didhoo Location in Maldives | |
| Coordinates: 02°56′10″N 72°59′25″E | |
| Country | Maldives |
| Geographic atoll | South nilandhe atoll (nilandhe atholhu dhekunuburi) |
| Administrative atoll | Dhaalu Atoll |
| Distance to Malé | 148.65 km (92.37 mi) |
| Dimensions | |
| • Length | 0.575 km (0.357 mi) |
| • Width | 0.450 km (0.280 mi) |
| Population (2022)[1] | |
• Total | 629 |
| Time zone | UTC+05:00 (MST) |
History
Like other islands, Ban'didhoo was impacted by the 2004 tsunami[2] with several casualties and massive infrastructure damage. However, the island has managed a full, albeit slow, recovery.
Geography
Demography
Economy
The commerce of the island is centered around their famous fleet of fishing boats (approx: 25). Although typically a fishing community, inhabitants have started working construction and resort jobs.
Services
Ban'didhoo has a hospital (Ban'didhoo Health Centre) and a school (Ban'didhoo School) teaching from preschool to grade 10. Ban'didhoo also has a guest house (iruveli inn) and a police station near the harbor. Ban'didhoo also has electricity 24/7 provided by Fenaka.co.
Transport
Ban'didhoo also has a harbour to enable faster loading and unloading for boats. The harbour development was begun on 10 March 2014.[5] The expanded harbour was reopened by President Abdulla Yameen on 4 May 2016.[6]
