Lekang
Lekang is a Town and Circle in Lohit 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 Lekang Block (CD) is 01735. The total area of Lekang Circle is 143 km². Lekang has a sex ratio of approximately 978 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Lekang Circle
Lekang Circle has a total of 54 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 Lekang Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adivasi Chuk | N/A | Lekang |
| 2 | Boka Beel | N/A | Lekang |
| 3 | Dharampur | Dharampur | Lekang |
| 4 | Dirak Miri | Dirak Miri | Lekang |
| 5 | Dumsi | Dumsi | Lekang |
| 6 | Ekorani | N/A | Lekang |
| 7 | Eraloni | Eraloni | Lekang |
| 8 | Hati Mara Beel | N/A | Lekang |
| 9 | Kakani | N/A | Lekang |
| 10 | Kathalguri | Kathalguri | Lekang |
| 11 | Kaupatani | Kaupatani | Lekang |
| 12 | Kharira Chuk | N/A | Lekang |
| 13 | Khowji | Khowji | Lekang |
| 14 | Krishnapur | Krishnapur | Lekang |
| 15 | Krishnapursatghariya | N/A | Lekang |
| 16 | Kumari Adivasi | Kumari Adivasi | Lekang |
| 17 | Kumari Kachari | Kumari Kachari | Lekang |
| 18 | Kumari Khamti | Kumari Khampti | Lekang |
| 19 | Lekang Gohain Gaon | Lekang Gohain Gaon | Lekang |
| 20 | Lekang H Q | N/A | Lekang |
| 21 | Lower Silatoo Miri | Lower Silatoo Miri | Lekang |
| 22 | Mahadevpur I | Mahadevpur I | Lekang |
| 23 | Mahadevpur Ii | Mahadevpur Ii | Lekang |
| 24 | Mahadevpur Iii | Mahadevpur Iii | Lekang |
| 25 | Mahadevpur Iv | N/A | Lekang |
| 26 | Miri Pathar | N/A | Lekang |
| 27 | Mohaloni | Mohaloni | Lekang |
| 28 | Mohong Deori | Deori Mohong | Lekang |
| 29 | Mohong Old | N/A | Lekang |
| 30 | Murthy Camp | N/A | Lekang |
| 31 | New Mohong | New Mohong | Lekang |
| 32 | New Silatoo | New Silatoo | Lekang |
| 33 | Nockte Chuk | N/A | Lekang |
| 34 | Nongkhon | Nongkhon | Lekang |
| 35 | Nongkhon Ii | N/A | Lekang |
| 36 | Nongkhon Satghoria | Nongkhon Satgharia | Lekang |
| 37 | Nongkhon Tinali | N/A | Lekang |
| 38 | Old Mohong | Old Mohong I | Lekang |
| 39 | Old Mohong I | N/A | Lekang |
| 40 | Old Mohong Ii | N/A | Lekang |
| 41 | Old Mohong Iii | N/A | Lekang |
| 42 | Padumoni | Podumoni | Lekang |
| 43 | Philobari | Philobari | Lekang |
| 44 | Raja Beel | N/A | Lekang |
| 45 | Rangali Beel | Rangalibeel | Lekang |
| 46 | Sanga Pathar | N/A | Lekang |
| 47 | Sikari Chuk | N/A | Lekang |
| 48 | Silatoo | N/A | Lekang |
| 49 | Silatoo Kachari | N/A | Lekang |
| 50 | Silatoo Khamti | Silatoo Khampti | Lekang |
| 51 | Singi Beel | Singibeel | Lekang |
| 52 | Sitapani Moran | Sitpani Moran | Lekang |
| 53 | Sitpani Miri | Sitpani Miri | Lekang |
| 54 | Waisali | N/A | Lekang |
Population of Lekang Circle
The population profile of Lekang 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 Lekang 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 | 28,219 | 28,219 | N/A |
| Male Population | 14,264 | 14,264 | N/A |
| Female Population | 13,955 | 13,955 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,690 | 4,690 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,342 | 2,342 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,348 | 2,348 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 17,036 | 17,036 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 9,633 | 9,633 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 7,403 | 7,403 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 11,183 | 11,183 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,631 | 4,631 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,552 | 6,552 | N/A |
| Total Households | 5,329 | 5,329 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 28,219 people. Includes nearly 14,264 males and 13,955 females. Rural population is about 28,219 people.
- There are around 4,690 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,342 boys and 2,348 girls.
- Literate population is about 17,036 people. Non-literate population is around 11,183 people.
- There are nearly 5,329 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Lekang 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 | 9,774 | 9,774 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 4,839 | 4,839 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 4,935 | 4,935 | N/A |
| Population Density | 197 / km² | 197 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Lekang Circle is about 9,774 people, including 4,839 males and 4,935 females. Around 9,774 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 197 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 197 people per sq. km.