Sawa Circle - East Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh
Sawa Circle is an administrative circle in the East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Sawa Circle is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Rangapara North, while the nearest airport is Ziro Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 86.9 km.
The total area of the circle is 912 km², including 911.64 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1006 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sawa Circle
Sawa Circle has a total of 26 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 | Bengde | Rural | Bengde |
| 2 | Bodhi | Rural | Nari Camp |
| 3 | Bodo | Rural | Bodo |
| 4 | Byale Sullung | Rural | Loto Yangfo |
| 5 | Dara Yangfo | Rural | Loto Yangfo |
| 6 | Diya Sullung | Rural | Yakli |
| 7 | Kowa Sullung | Rural | Yakli |
| 8 | Krema Pao | Rural | Krema Pao |
| 9 | Lamnio-I (Res) | Rural | Lamnio |
| 10 | Lamrah | Rural | Lamrah |
| 11 | Loto Yangfo | Rural | Loto Yangfo |
| 12 | Mangfi Mangam | Rural | Nari Camp |
| 13 | Mechar | Rural | Yakli |
| 14 | Mechi | Rural | Yakli |
| 15 | Nampe | Rural | Lamnio |
| 16 | Nampe Bagang | Rural | Lamrah |
| 17 | Namta Yangfo | Rural | Bodo |
| 18 | Nari Camp | Rural | Nari Camp |
| 19 | Parte-I (Res) | Rural | Lamnio |
| 20 | Raro Sullung | Rural | Bengde |
| 21 | Sawa H.Q. | Rural | Tungi |
| 22 | Tongi | Rural | Tungi |
| 23 | Venia | Rural | Veo |
| 24 | Veo | Rural | Veo |
| 25 | Weigung Sullung | Rural | Bodo |
| 26 | Yakli Sullung | Rural | Yakli |
Population of Sawa Circle
As per the Census 2011, Sawa Circle has a total population of 4,256 people, consisting of 2,121 males and 2,135 females. There are 794 households in the circle with an average population density of 5 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,256 | 4,256 | 0 |
| Male Population | 2,121 | 2,121 | 0 |
| Female Population | 2,135 | 2,135 | 0 |
| Total Households | 794 | 794 | 0 |
| Population Density | 5 / km² | 5 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 1,628 literate people and 742 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 4,225 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) | 742 | 742 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,628 | 1,628 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,628 | 2,628 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 4,225 | 4,225 | 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.