Dibang Valley District, Arunachal Pradesh
Dibang Valley District is an administrative district in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, India. It is situated about 420 km from Itanagar, the state capital of Arunachal Pradesh. The district headquarters is located at Roing. Idu Mishmi is the main language spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 9,129 km².
List of Circles in Dibang Valley District
Dibang Valley District is divided into 6 Circles for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 142 villages under these circles. The table below lists each circle along with village count and geographical area.
| Sl. No. | Circle | Villages | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anelih | 17 | 656.56 |
| 2 | Anini | 16 | 1,850.29 |
| 3 | Dambuen Circle | 26 | — |
| 4 | Etalin | 37 | 3,921.33 |
| 5 | Kronli (Arzoo Circle) | 28 | 596.78 |
| 6 | Mipi | 18 | 2,104.04 |
Population of Dibang Valley District
As per the Census 2011, Dibang Valley District has a total population of 8,004 people, consisting of 4,414 males and 3,590 females. There are 1,952 households in the district 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 | 8,004 | 5,620 | 2,384 |
| Male Population | 4,414 | 3,098 | 1,316 |
| Female Population | 3,590 | 2,522 | 1,068 |
| Total Households | 1,952 | 1,331 | 621 |
| Population Density | 1 / km² | 0 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 4,436 literate people and 1,084 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 5,701 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) | 1,084 | 775 | 309 |
| Literate Population | 4,436 | 2,692 | 1,744 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,568 | 2,928 | 640 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 5,701 | 4,480 | 1,221 |
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.