Lakshadweep is the smallest union territory in India. The word meaning of Lakshadweep is 'one hundred thousand islands'. It is located in the Arabian sea. The old name of Lakshadweep was Laccadive. Formed on 1 November 1956. Adopted the name Lakshadweep on 1 November 1973. Capital: Kavaratti . Former capital: Kozhikode . Official Languages: Malayalam, English The union territory comes under the jurisdiction of the Kerala High Court at Kochi . The Maldives is the country nearest to Lakshadweep. Current Administrator of Lakshadweep: Praful Patel . Agatti Airport is the only airport located in Lakshadweep. Minicoy, Kavaratti, and Amini islands belong Lakshadweep group of Islands.