Bilat Circle - East Siang, Arunachal Pradesh
Bilat Circle is an administrative circle in the East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Bilat Circle is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Panitola, while the nearest airport is Pasighat Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 15.4 km.
The total area of the circle is 278 km², including 277.59 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 968 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bilat Circle
Bilat Circle has a total of 8 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 | Bamin | Rural | Bamin Bilat-Ii |
| 2 | Bilat I | Rural | Bamin Bilat-Iii |
| 3 | Ledum | Rural | Ledum-Iii |
| 4 | Lesing T.E. | Rural | Ledum-I |
| 5 | Miglung | Rural | Miglung |
| 6 | Mikong | Rural | Mikong-Ii |
| 7 | Mirem | Rural | Mirem-V |
| 8 | Remi | Rural | Remi |
Population of Bilat Circle
As per the Census 2011, Bilat Circle has a total population of 4,734 people, consisting of 2,405 males and 2,329 females. There are 898 households in the circle with an average population density of 17 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,734 | 4,734 | 0 |
| Male Population | 2,405 | 2,405 | 0 |
| Female Population | 2,329 | 2,329 | 0 |
| Total Households | 898 | 898 | 0 |
| Population Density | 17 / km² | 17 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 3,260 literate people and 504 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 4,255 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) | 504 | 504 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 3,260 | 3,260 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,474 | 1,474 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 4,255 | 4,255 | 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.