East Kameng

East Kameng is a district in the Arunachal Pradesh State of India. Total area of East Kameng is 4,134 km². As per 2011 stats, East Kameng has a population of 78,690 peoples, out of which urban population is 18,350 while rural population is 60,340. East Kameng has a sex ratio of approximately 1029 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 19.03 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 14,508 houses in the district, including 3,610 urban houses and 10,898 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 356 villages in east kameng district.

The East Kameng district is further divided in to Circles / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

Sawa is the largest circle in east kameng district covering area of 911.64 km² while Khenewa is the smallest circle in east kameng district covering area of 153.24 km². Seppa is the most populous whereas Dissing-Passo is the least populous circle in east kameng district. There are 13 circles in East Kameng district. Here is the list of all East Kameng Circles / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Circles in East Kameng District

#Circle (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Bameng2075,549
2Chayangtajo1976,937
3Dissing Passo1621,561
4Gyawe Purang1662,469
5Khenewa1534,230
6Lada3943,189
7Pakke Kessang3173,609
8Pipu Dipu1733,852
9Pizirang2226,230
10Richukrong1593,636
11Sawa9124,256
12Seijosa5593,958
13Seppa51329,214

Population of East Kameng District

The population of East Kameng offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of East Kameng, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 78,690 60,340 18,350
Total Male Population 38,775 29,506 9,269
Total Female Population 39,915 30,834 9,081
Child Population (Age 0–6) 14,626 11,238 3,388
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 7,311 5,604 1,707
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 7,315 5,634 1,681
Literate Population 38,449 26,914 11,535
Literate Male Population 21,599 15,103 6,496
Literate Female Population 16,850 11,811 5,039
Illiterate Population 40,241 33,426 6,815
Illiterate Male Population 17,176 14,403 2,773
Illiterate Female Population 23,065 19,023 4,042
Households 14,508 10,898 3,610

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within East Kameng. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population N/A N/A N/A
SC Male Population N/A N/A N/A
SC Female Population N/A N/A N/A
Total ST Population 72,400 57,797 14,603
ST Male Population 35,266 28,146 7,120
ST Female Population 37,134 29,651 7,483
Population Density 19 / km² N/A N/A