knowledge from here during the pre-colonial periods in relative that the Ponnani was known for centre of Islamic Religious knowledge in Southern India. Administration The island has a Sub Divisional Officer appointing by administration from Kavaratti the Union capital of Lakshadweep commanding as executive and judicial head of islands. The Police station of Kiltan have dozens of constables and marines under a sub-inspector. Also there have a base camp for IRBN (India Reserve Bettalion) for duties such as safeguarding of Treasury and use as additional force with police in case of an emergency. Image gallery References External links Lagoon sizes Kiltan - Geographical information List of Atolls An ornithological expedition to the Lakshadweep archipelago Sources towards a history of the Laccadive Islands FAO - An analysis of the carrying Capacity of Lakshadweep Coral Reefs Islands of Lakshadweep Atolls of India Cities and towns in Lakshadweep district