Anelih Circle - Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh
Anelih is an administrative circle in the Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Anelih is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Makum Junction, while the nearest airport is Pasighat Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 50.6 km.
The total area of the circle is 657 km², including 656.56 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1003 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Anelih Circle
Anelih Circle has a total of 17 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 | Adane | Rural | Thyee |
| 2 | Aiso | Rural | Thyee |
| 3 | Akuli | Rural | Anelih |
| 4 | Anelih H.Q. | Rural | Anelih |
| 5 | Aoli | Rural | Thyee |
| 6 | Atali | Rural | Thyee |
| 7 | Awoka | Rural | Thyee |
| 8 | Beruto Model Village | Rural | Anelih |
| 9 | Cheppe | Rural | Thyee |
| 10 | Engalin | Rural | Thyee |
| 11 | Grinli | Rural | Anelih |
| 12 | Ihinli | Rural | Thyee |
| 13 | Ipingo | Rural | Thyee |
| 14 | Isuli | Rural | Anelih |
| 15 | Model Village | Rural | Anelih |
| 16 | Tyee Model Village | Rural | Thyee |
| 17 | Wanli | Rural | Anelih |
Population of Anelih Circle
As per the Census 2011, Anelih Circle has a total population of 563 people, consisting of 281 males and 282 females. There are 127 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 | 563 | 563 | 0 |
| Male Population | 281 | 281 | 0 |
| Female Population | 282 | 282 | 0 |
| Total Households | 127 | 127 | 0 |
| Population Density | 1 / km² | 1 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 227 literate people and 93 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 549 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) | 93 | 93 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 227 | 227 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 336 | 336 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 549 | 549 | 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.