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) |
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1 | Bameng | 207 | 5,549 |
2 | Chayangtajo | 197 | 6,937 |
3 | Dissing Passo | 162 | 1,561 |
4 | Gyawe Purang | 166 | 2,469 |
5 | Khenewa | 153 | 4,230 |
6 | Lada | 394 | 3,189 |
7 | Pakke Kessang | 317 | 3,609 |
8 | Pipu Dipu | 173 | 3,852 |
9 | Pizirang | 222 | 6,230 |
10 | Richukrong | 159 | 3,636 |
11 | Sawa | 912 | 4,256 |
12 | Seijosa | 559 | 3,958 |
13 | Seppa | 513 | 29,214 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |