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The Cellular Jail in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands consists of 698 solitary confinement cells arranged in a radial layout with seven identical wings radiating from a central watchtower. The jail's design incorporates various geometric shapes, including circles, trapezoids, and octagons, contributing to its unique starfish-like appearance. Covering approximately 17,600 square meters, the jail's thick walls and calculated design symbolize India's colonial history.

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Kalapani

The Cellular Jail in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands consists of 698 solitary confinement cells arranged in a radial layout with seven identical wings radiating from a central watchtower. The jail's design incorporates various geometric shapes, including circles, trapezoids, and octagons, contributing to its unique starfish-like appearance. Covering approximately 17,600 square meters, the jail's thick walls and calculated design symbolize India's colonial history.

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Mathematical Facts

About The Cellular Jail


In Andaman and
Nicobar Islands

Rakshan Kapur
VIII-A
R. No. - 8128
Number Of Cells and Their Sizes In
Cellular jail of Andaman and Nicobar
Islands
•Cellular Units:
•Number of cells: 698 individual cells, designed for solitary
confinement.
•Cell size: Approximately 4.5 meters (14.7 feet) long, 2.7
meters (8.8 feet) wide, and 3.7 meters (12.1 feet) high.
•Cell layout: Seven wings radiating from a central
watchtower, forming a radial layout resembling a starfish
Number Of Wings In The
Jail

• Number of wings: Seven


• Wing arrangement: Radiating outwards from
the central watchtower.
• Symmetries: Each wing is identical, creating
a radial symmetry around the tower.
The Shape of The
Cellular Jail

• Overall shape: Radial, resembling a starfish or a


seven-pointed star.
• Circular aspect: The central watchtower forms
the center of a circle, with the wings extending
outwards like spokes.
• Polygonal aspect: Each wing can be seen as a
long trapezoid shape with rounded corners.
• Circles: Central watchtower, bases of the wings, and ventilation holes in the cells.
• Trapezoids: The shape of each wing, with variations in the corner angles.
• Right angles: Used in the cell doorways and window placements.
• Radials: Lines connecting the central tower to the corners of each wing.
Geometrical shapes used in • Octagons: The central watchtower has an octagonal base.
making of the cellular jail • Geometrical Elements:
• Circles: Central watchtower, bases of the wings, and ventilation holes in the cells.
• Trapezoids: The shape of each wing, with variations in the corner angles.
• Right angles: Used in the cell doorways and window placements.
• Radials: Lines connecting the central tower to the corners of each wing.
• Octagons: The central watchtower has an octagonal base.
Additional Facts:
• The total area covered by the
jail is approximately 17,600
square meters (189,342
square feet).
• The perimeter of the jail is
approximately 1,400 meters
(4,593 feet).
• The walls of the jail are
approximately 7-8 meters (23-
26 feet) thick.

The Cellular Jail stands as a


powerful symbol of India's
colonial past, and its
mathematical design reflects the
calculated efforts of the British
administration. By exploring
these facts, we gain a deeper
understanding of the history and

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