Pasighat

Pasighat 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 information the sub-district code of Pasighat Block (CD) is 01655. Total area of pasighat circle is 305 km². Pasighat circle has a population of 36,354 peoples, out of which urban population is 24,656 while rural population is 11,698. Pasighat has a sex ratio of approximately 990 females for every 1,000 males. Pasighat circle has a population density of 119.3 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 7,584 houses in the sub-district, including 5,537 urban houses and 2,047 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 70.08% population of pasighat circle is literate, out of which 75.38% males and 64.73% females are literate.

List of Villages in Pasighat Circle

Pasighat Circle has a total of 26 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 Pasighat Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Pasighat Circle

The population profile of Pasighat 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 Pasighat's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Pasighat Circle , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.