Boleng
Boleng is a Town and Circle in East Siang District of Arunachal Pradesh. In India, a circle is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Boleng Block (CD) is 01643. The total area of Boleng Circle is 489 km². Boleng has a sex ratio of approximately 950 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Boleng Circle
Boleng Circle has a total of 10 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Boleng Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dosing | Dosing | Boleng (12 km) |
| 2 | Lileng | Lilleng | Boleng (5 km) |
| 3 | Lissing | Lissing Messing | Boleng (50 km) |
| 4 | Messing | Lissing Messing | Boleng (50 km) |
| 5 | Pareng | Pareng | Boleng (15 km) |
| 6 | Rengo | Rengo | Boleng (7 km) |
| 7 | Sine | Sine | Boleng (32 km) |
| 8 | Supsing | Supsing | Boleng (25 km) |
| 9 | Yibuk | Yibuk | Boleng (45 km) |
| 10 | Yingku | Yingku | Boleng (32 km) |
Population of Boleng Circle
The population profile of Boleng Circle offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Boleng Circle's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,776 | 2,797 | 2,979 |
| Male Population | 2,962 | 1,475 | 1,487 |
| Female Population | 2,814 | 1,322 | 1,492 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 721 | 375 | 346 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 385 | 201 | 184 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 336 | 174 | 162 |
| Literate Population | 3,995 | 1,788 | 2,207 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,140 | 997 | 1,143 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,855 | 791 | 1,064 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,781 | 1,009 | 772 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 822 | 478 | 344 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 959 | 531 | 428 |
| Total Households | 1,084 | 432 | 652 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Boleng Circle is around 5,776 people. This includes 2,962 males and 2,814 females. Rural population is about 2,797 (1,475 males and 1,322 females), while urban population is nearly 2,979 (1,487 males and 1,492 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 721 of the population, with 385 boys and 336 girls. Rural areas have 375 children, and urban areas have about 346 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 3,995 literate people in Boleng Circle, including 2,140 literate males and 1,855 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,788 individuals and urban literacy covers around 2,207 people.
- About 1,781 people in Boleng Circle are not literate, including 822 males and 959 females. Rural areas include 1,009 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 772 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,084 households, with 432 in villages and 652 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Boleng Circle, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| 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 | 4,808 | 2,716 | 2,092 |
| ST Male Population | 2,387 | 1,407 | 980 |
| ST Female Population | 2,421 | 1,309 | 1,112 |
| Population Density | 12 / km² | N/A | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Boleng Circle is about 4,808 people, including 2,387 males and 2,421 females. Around 2,716 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 2,092 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 12 people per square kilometre.