Changlang District, Arunachal Pradesh
Changlang District is an administrative district in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, India. It is situated about 500 km from Itanagar, the state capital of Arunachal Pradesh. The district headquarters is located at Changlang. Tangsa and Singpho are the main languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 4,662 km².
List of Circles in Changlang District
Changlang District is divided into 16 Circles for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 319 villages under these circles. The table below lists each circle along with village count and geographical area.
| Sl. No. | Circle | Villages | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bordumsa Adc | 38 | 188.31 |
| 2 | Changlang Hq | 32 | 347.48 |
| 3 | Diyun Eac | 13 | 179.40 |
| 4 | Jairampur Adc | 14 | — |
| 5 | Kantang Circle | 28 | — |
| 6 | Kharsang Circle | 30 | 72.54 |
| 7 | Khimiyang Eac | 15 | 137.30 |
| 8 | Lyngok Longtoi Circle | 6 | — |
| 9 | Manmao Eac | 17 | 253.34 |
| 10 | Miao Adc | 30 | 1,715.99 |
| 11 | Nampong Sdo | 23 | 156.01 |
| 12 | Namtok Eac | 17 | — |
| 13 | Renuk Circle | 6 | — |
| 14 | Tikhak Rima Putok Circle | 17 | — |
| 15 | Vijoynagar Eac | 13 | 619.09 |
| 16 | Yatdam Circle | 20 | — |
Population of Changlang District
As per the Census 2011, Changlang District has a total population of 1,48,226 people, consisting of 76,948 males and 71,278 females. There are 29,521 households in the district with an average population density of 32 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,48,226 | 1,28,998 | 19,228 |
| Male Population | 76,948 | 66,283 | 10,665 |
| Female Population | 71,278 | 62,715 | 8,563 |
| Total Households | 29,521 | 24,858 | 4,663 |
| Population Density | 32 / km² | 0 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 73,174 literate people and 25,869 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 53,878 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 25,869 | 23,628 | 2,241 |
| Literate Population | 73,174 | 58,747 | 14,427 |
| Illiterate Population | 75,052 | 70,251 | 4,801 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 53,878 | 48,221 | 5,657 |
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.