When to go
- Time of day
- Open 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM to 08:00 PM
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State Central Library, Kavaratti
Kavaratti's public library, founded in 1958, with books in English, Hindi and Malayalam
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01 — The story
The story
The State Central Library stands in central Kavaratti, the capital of Lakshadweep. Set up in 1958, it aims to give island residents and visitors free access to reading and learning, and its shelves cover the ecology, customs, folklore and seafaring life of the islands.
The library holds more than 70,000 books in English, Hindi and Malayalam, along with 40 magazines and 7 newspapers in English and Malayalam, and it also offers digital resources. It often serves as a meeting place for the community, hosting cultural events and exhibitions.
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02 — About
About State Central Library, Kavaratti
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03 — Plan your visit
Plan your visit
On the ground
- Access
- Nearest airport: Agatti Island Airport (AGX), Agatti.; Nearest railway station: Ernakulam Junction Railway Station (ERS).
Where it is
Kavaratti, Lakshadweep
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