Sunpura Circle - Lohit, Arunachal Pradesh
Sunpura Circle is an administrative circle in the Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Sunpura Circle is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Tingrai, while the nearest airport is Tezu Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 9.6 km.
The total area of the circle is 686 km², including 685.94 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 942 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sunpura Circle
Sunpura Circle has a total of 16 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Circle, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19th Mile Kabruliang | Rural | 19 Mile |
| 2 | 20th Mile Chailiang | Rural | Chailiang |
| 3 | Bedagam | Rural | Bhekuliang |
| 4 | Bhekuliang | Rural | Bhekuliang |
| 5 | Dangku | Rural | Hatiduba |
| 6 | Digaru | Rural | New Hatiduba |
| 7 | Hati Duba | Rural | Hatiduba |
| 8 | Hazu Khuti Camp | Rural | Bhekuliang |
| 9 | Jeko | Rural | Jeko |
| 10 | Lapsing Camp | Rural | 19 Mile |
| 11 | New Hati Duba | Rural | New Hatiduba |
| 12 | Old Sunpura | Rural | Sunpura |
| 13 | Paya | Rural | New Hatiduba |
| 14 | Sunpura | Rural | Yealiang |
| 15 | Tusegam | Rural | Bhekuliang |
| 16 | Yealing | Rural | Yealiang |
Population of Sunpura Circle
As per the Census 2011, Sunpura Circle has a total population of 5,529 people, consisting of 2,847 males and 2,682 females. There are 1,151 households in the circle with an average population density of 8 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,529 | 5,529 | 0 |
| Male Population | 2,847 | 2,847 | 0 |
| Female Population | 2,682 | 2,682 | 0 |
| Total Households | 1,151 | 1,151 | 0 |
| Population Density | 8 / km² | 8 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 2,875 literate people and 864 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,452 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) | 864 | 864 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 2,875 | 2,875 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,654 | 2,654 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,452 | 2,452 | 0 |
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.