Niglok - Ruksin Adc, East Siang

Niglok is a village situated in the Ruksin Adc circle of East Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from Ruksin and around 43 km from Pasighat. Niglok village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Niglok is 263865. The village covers a total geographical area of 4500 hectares and falls under the 791102 pincode. Pasighat is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

Niglok village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Niglok

According to the 2011 Census, Niglok village had a total population of 361 people, including 184 males and 177 females, living in 65 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.48%, with male literacy at 94.34% and female literacy at 88.36%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 330.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population361184177
Child Population (0–6 yrs)562531
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)330166164
Literate Population279150129
Illiterate Population823448

Nearby Villages of Niglok

Niglok is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Niglok

Niglok is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Niglok.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pasighat to Niglok is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Niglok

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Niglok village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Niglok

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Niglok village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Niglok

Where is Niglok located?

Niglok village is located in Ruksin Adc Circle, East Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Niglok?

Niglok is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Niglok?

The pincode of Niglok is 791102.

What is the population of Niglok?

Niglok had a total population of 361, including 184 males and 177 females.

How many households are there in Niglok?

Niglok had 65 households.

What is the literacy rate in Niglok?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Niglok was 91.48%. Male literacy was 94.34% and female literacy was 88.36%.