Lohit
Lohit is a district in the Arunachal Pradesh State of India. The total area of Lohit district is 5,212 km². There are about 286 villages in Lohit district.
For administrative convenience, Lohit district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 8 circles in Lohit district. Here is the list of all Lohit Circles / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Circles in Lohit District
| # | Circle (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chongkham | 996 | 21,995 |
| 2 | Lathao | 109 | 8,390 |
| 3 | Lekang | 143 | 28,219 |
| 4 | Namsai | 145 | 26,865 |
| 5 | Piyong | 229 | 10,481 |
| 6 | Sunpura | 686 | 5,529 |
| 7 | Tezu | 1,139 | 35,320 |
| 8 | Wakro | 1,766 | 8,927 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Wakro is the largest circle in lohit district, covering an area of 1765.70 km², while Lathao is the smallest circle in the district, with an area of 108.74 km². Tezu is the most populous, whereas Sunpura is the least populous circle in lohit district.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Wakro | Tezu |
| Smallest Tehsil | Lathao | Lathao |
Population of Lohit District
The population of Lohit offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Lohit, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,45,726 | 1,13,296 | 32,430 |
| Total Male Population | 76,221 | 58,991 | 17,230 |
| Total Female Population | 69,505 | 54,305 | 15,200 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 23,901 | 19,699 | 4,202 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,159 | 10,022 | 2,137 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,742 | 9,677 | 2,065 |
| Literate Population | 83,062 | 60,252 | 22,810 |
| Literate Male Population | 48,380 | 35,452 | 12,928 |
| Literate Female Population | 34,682 | 24,800 | 9,882 |
| Illiterate Population | 62,664 | 53,044 | 9,620 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 27,841 | 23,539 | 4,302 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 34,823 | 29,505 | 5,318 |
| Households | 30,005 | 22,578 | 7,427 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Lohit district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Lohit district is 1,45,726, including 76,221 males and 69,505 females. In rural areas, it is 1,13,296, including 58,991 males and 54,305 females. In urban areas, it is 32,430, including 17,230 males and 15,200 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Lohit district is 23,901, including 12,159 boys and 11,742 girls. In rural areas, it is 19,699, including 10,022 boys and 9,677 girls. In urban areas, it is 4,202, including 2,137 boys and 2,065 girls.
- Literate population in Lohit district is around 83,062, including 48,380 males and 34,682 females. In rural areas, it is 60,252, including 35,452 males and 24,800 females. In urban areas, it is 22,810, including 12,928 males and 9,882 females.
- Illiterate population in Lohit district is about 62,664, including 27,841 males and 34,823 females. In rural areas, it is 53,044, including 23,539 males and 29,505 females. In urban areas, it is 9,620, including 4,302 males and 5,318 females.
- There are about 30,005 households in Lohit district, including 22,578 in rural areas and 7,427 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Lohit. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| 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 | 47,410 | 40,355 | 7,055 |
| ST Male Population | 23,457 | 19,964 | 3,493 |
| ST Female Population | 23,953 | 20,391 | 3,562 |
| Population Density | 28 / km² | N/A | N/A |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Lohit district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Lohit district is about 47,410, including 23,457 males and 23,953 females. In rural areas, it is 40,355, including 19,964 males and 20,391 females. In urban areas, it is 7,055, including 3,493 males and 3,562 females.
- Overall population density of Lohit district is around 28 people per km².