Lohit District, Arunachal Pradesh
Lohit District is an administrative district in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, India. It is situated about 550 km from Itanagar, the state capital of Arunachal Pradesh. The district headquarters is located at Tezu. Miju Mishmi and Digaru Mishmi are the main languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 5,212 km².
List of Circles in Lohit District
Lohit District is divided into 3 Circles for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 116 villages under these circles. The table below lists each circle along with village count and geographical area.
| Sl. No. | Circle | Villages | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunpura Circle | 16 | 685.94 |
| 2 | Tezu Hq | 47 | 1,139.11 |
| 3 | Wakro Circle | 53 | 1,765.70 |
Population of Lohit District
As per the Census 2011, Lohit District has a total population of 1,45,726 people, consisting of 76,221 males and 69,505 females. There are 30,005 households in the district with an average population density of 28 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,45,726 | 1,13,296 | 32,430 |
| Male Population | 76,221 | 58,991 | 17,230 |
| Female Population | 69,505 | 54,305 | 15,200 |
| Total Households | 30,005 | 22,578 | 7,427 |
| Population Density | 28 / km² | 0 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 83,062 literate people and 23,901 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 47,410 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) | 23,901 | 19,699 | 4,202 |
| Literate Population | 83,062 | 60,252 | 22,810 |
| Illiterate Population | 62,664 | 53,044 | 9,620 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 47,410 | 40,355 | 7,055 |
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.