Walong Circle - Anjaw, Arunachal Pradesh
Walong Circle is an administrative circle in the Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Walong Circle is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Ledo, while the nearest airport is Tezu Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 78.6 km.
The total area of the circle is 1,117 km², including 1,117.49 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 784 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Walong Circle
Walong Circle has a total of 25 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Circle, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bish Point L/Camp | Rural | Walong |
| 2 | Dong | Rural | Walong |
| 3 | Gai | Rural | Sarti |
| 4 | Gong | Rural | Sarti |
| 5 | Gorompani L/Camp | Rural | Walong |
| 6 | Halla | Rural | Sarti |
| 7 | Helmet Top L/Camp | Rural | Walong |
| 8 | Kalin | Rural | Sarti |
| 9 | Khampti Pani | Rural | Sarti |
| 10 | Khampti Pani L/Camp | Rural | Sarti |
| 11 | Khrawit | Rural | Sarti |
| 12 | Kril | Rural | Sarti |
| 13 | Minjong | Rural | Sarti |
| 14 | Permet | Rural | Walong |
| 15 | Sarti | Rural | Sarti |
| 16 | Sarti-Iii | Rural | Sarti |
| 17 | Sethi | Rural | Walong |
| 18 | Supkung | Rural | Walong |
| 19 | Tilam | Rural | Walong |
| 20 | Tinai | Rural | Walong |
| 21 | Walong | Rural | Walong |
| 22 | Walong Brtf Camp | Rural | Walong |
| 23 | Walong-Ii | Rural | Walong |
| 24 | Warti | Rural | Walong |
| 25 | Yashong L/Camp | Rural | Sarti |
Population of Walong Circle
As per the Census 2011, Walong Circle has a total population of 1,201 people, consisting of 673 males and 528 females. There are 277 households in the circle with an average population density of 1 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,201 | 1,201 | 0 |
| Male Population | 673 | 673 | 0 |
| Female Population | 528 | 528 | 0 |
| Total Households | 277 | 277 | 0 |
| Population Density | 1 / km² | 1 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 689 literate people and 198 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 801 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 198 | 198 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 689 | 689 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 512 | 512 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 801 | 801 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.