Oyan Circle - East Siang, Arunachal Pradesh
Oyan 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. Oyan Circle is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Tinsukia Junction, while the nearest airport is Pasighat Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 16.2 km.
The total area of the circle is 147 km², including 146.57 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 962 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Oyan Circle
Oyan Circle has a total of 12 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 | 10th Mile Oyan | Rural | Oyan-I |
| 2 | 12th Mile | Rural | 12-Mile |
| 3 | Donyi Polo T.E. | Rural | Oyan-I |
| 4 | Kemi Check Gate | Rural | Oyan-I |
| 5 | Mangnang | Rural | Mangnang |
| 6 | Oyan II | Rural | Oyan-I |
| 7 | Oyan Village | Rural | Oyan-Iii |
| 8 | Rani | Rural | Rani-Iv |
| 9 | Sika Tode | Rural | Sika Tode-Ii |
| 10 | Sikabamin | Rural | Sika Bamin-Ii |
| 11 | Sille | Rural | Sille-Ii |
| 12 | Sille Camp | Rural | Oyan-Ii |
Population of Oyan Circle
As per the Census 2011, Oyan Circle has a total population of 9,715 people, consisting of 4,950 males and 4,765 females. There are 1,872 households in the circle with an average population density of 66 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,715 | 9,715 | 0 |
| Male Population | 4,950 | 4,950 | 0 |
| Female Population | 4,765 | 4,765 | 0 |
| Total Households | 1,872 | 1,872 | 0 |
| Population Density | 66 / km² | 66 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 5,449 literate people and 1,332 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 5,850 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) | 1,332 | 1,332 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 5,449 | 5,449 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,266 | 4,266 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 5,850 | 5,850 | 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.