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, the sub-district code of Pasighat Block (CD) is 01655. The total area of Pasighat Circle is 305 km². Pasighat has a sex ratio of approximately 990 females per 1,000 males.
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.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3rd Mile | N/A | Pasighat (3 km) |
| 2 | 7th Mile Camp | N/A | Pasighat (7 km) |
| 3 | Balek | Balek | Pasighat (6 km) |
| 4 | Berung | Berung | Pasighat (13 km) |
| 5 | Boying | Boying | Pasighat (7 km) |
| 6 | Dapi | Mirku Dapi | Pasighat (3 km) |
| 7 | Diking | Diking | Pasighat (3 km) |
| 8 | Gunne | Gune | Pasighat (5 km) |
| 9 | Kelek | Kelek Mirbuk | Pasighat (5 km) |
| 10 | Mirbuk | Tigra Mirbuk Ii | Pasighat (4 km) |
| 11 | Mirku | N/A | Pasighat (2 km) |
| 12 | Mirsam | Mirsam I | Pasighat (1 km) |
| 13 | Mongku | Mongku | Pasighat (3 km) |
| 14 | Muralali Pillumuk F Camp | N/A | Pasighat (25 km) |
| 15 | Napit | Napit | Pasighat (5 km) |
| 16 | Rasam | Rasam | Pasighat (5 km) |
| 17 | Rengging | Rengging | Pasighat (14 km) |
| 18 | Roying | Kelek Roing | Pasighat (5 km) |
| 19 | Runne | Runne I | Pasighat (9 km) |
| 20 | Sibo | N/A | Pasighat (8 km) |
| 21 | Sibut | Sibut | Pasighat (9 km) |
| 22 | Tajum | N/A | Pasighat (12 km) |
| 23 | Taki Lalung | Takilalung I | Pasighat (11 km) |
| 24 | Tekang | Tekang I | Pasighat (4 km) |
| 25 | Tigra | Tigra Mirbuk I | Pasighat (5 km) |
| 26 | Yagrung | Yagrung I | Pasighat (11 km) |
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 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 | 36,354 | 11,698 | 24,656 |
| Male Population | 18,267 | 5,785 | 12,482 |
| Female Population | 18,087 | 5,913 | 12,174 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,291 | 1,376 | 2,915 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,162 | 665 | 1,497 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,129 | 711 | 1,418 |
| Literate Population | 25,477 | 8,172 | 17,305 |
| Literate Male Population | 13,770 | 4,397 | 9,373 |
| Literate Female Population | 11,707 | 3,775 | 7,932 |
| Illiterate Population | 10,877 | 3,526 | 7,351 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,497 | 1,388 | 3,109 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,380 | 2,138 | 4,242 |
| Total Households | 7,584 | 2,047 | 5,537 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Pasighat Circle is around 36,354 people. This includes 18,267 males and 18,087 females. Rural population is about 11,698 (5,785 males and 5,913 females), while urban population is nearly 24,656 (12,482 males and 12,174 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 4,291 of the population, with 2,162 boys and 2,129 girls. Rural areas have 1,376 children, and urban areas have about 2,915 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 25,477 literate people in Pasighat Circle, including 13,770 literate males and 11,707 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 8,172 individuals and urban literacy covers around 17,305 people.
- About 10,877 people in Pasighat Circle are not literate, including 4,497 males and 6,380 females. Rural areas include 3,526 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 7,351 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 7,584 households, with 2,047 in villages and 5,537 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Pasighat 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 | 19,246 | 9,103 | 10,143 |
| ST Male Population | 9,199 | 4,431 | 4,768 |
| ST Female Population | 10,047 | 4,672 | 5,375 |
| Population Density | 119 / km² | N/A | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Pasighat Circle is about 19,246 people, including 9,199 males and 10,047 females. Around 9,103 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 10,143 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 119 people per square kilometre.