Bompoka
Bompuka Island, also known as Poahat, is located in the Bay of Bengal, part of the Nicobar Islands in India. The island has a total area of 9.31 square kilometers and is situated approximately 3.5 kilometers east of Teressa Island. Geographically, Bompuka Island features dense forest, grassy areas, and thick coconut palm growth along its shores.
The island's physical characteristics include a length of 4.5 kilometers, a width of 2.5 kilometers, and a coastline of 13.3 kilometers. The highest elevation on the island is 193 meters. Bompuka Island is currently uninhabited, with a population of zero as of 2014. Historically, the island had two villages, Poahat and Yatkirana, but they are now abandoned.
There is no information available on a lighthouse called Bompoka, it is possible that it may be a part of Bompuka Island or nearby. The island's location and geography make it a potential site for a lighthouse, but without further information, it is difficult to determine its current status or history. The island's history and demographics are also limited, with the island being uninhabited and having no notable events or features.
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- near Teressa (Nicobar Islands)