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Kiltan or Kilthān Island is a coral island belonging to the Amindivi Subgroup of islands of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep in India. It is at a distance of 291 km away from Kannur, 303 km away from Kozhikode, and 394 km west of the city of Kochi. The nearest mainland body is Cannanore and the nearest port is Mangalore.
  • Location: Arabian Sea
  • Etymology: 'Keel' means the east is in Jeseri language . 'Than' indicates locating or being. So the name coming from the location of the island lying easternmost of Amindivi subgroup.
  • Archipelago: Lakshadweep
  • Adjacent to: Laccadive Sea, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean
  • Total islands: 1
  • Major islands: Kiltan
  • Area: 1.78 km² (0.69 sq mi)

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