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 information the sub-district code of Lekang Block (CD) is 01735. Total area of lekang circle is 143 km². Lekang circle has a population of 28,219 peoples. Lekang circle has a population density of 197.1 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 5,329 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 60.37% population of lekang circle is literate, out of which 67.53% males and 53.05% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Lekang Circle , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| 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 |