Wakro
Wakro 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 Wakro Block (CD) is 01730. The total area of Wakro Circle is 1,766 km². Wakro has a sex ratio of approximately 913 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Wakro Circle
Wakro Circle has a total of 53 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 Wakro Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babruliang | N/A | Namsai (46 km) |
| 2 | Chereng | N/A | Tezu (58 km) |
| 3 | Chikroglat | N/A | Tezu (105 km) |
| 4 | Chikrolang | N/A | Namsai (70 km) |
| 5 | Cibi | N/A | Tezu (68 km) |
| 6 | Gundri | N/A | Tezu (59 km) |
| 7 | Hallao | N/A | Tezu (61 km) |
| 8 | Huking | Hooking | Namsai (44 km) |
| 9 | Kalai | N/A | Wakro |
| 10 | Kamban | N/A | Namsai (99 km) |
| 11 | Kamja | Kamja Towam | Namsai (66 km) |
| 12 | Kamlang Nagar | N/A | Namsai (62 km) |
| 13 | Kandey | N/A | Tezu (46 km) |
| 14 | Kanjang | Kanjang | Tezu (58 km) |
| 15 | Karhe | Karhe | Tezu (68 km) |
| 16 | Kathan | N/A | Tezu (108 km) |
| 17 | Lamliang | N/A | Namsai (47 km) |
| 18 | Longbin | N/A | Tezu (74 km) |
| 19 | Manthi | N/A | Tezu (84 km) |
| 20 | Manyu Tea Estate | N/A | Namsai (47 km) |
| 21 | Manyuliang | N/A | Namsai (45 km) |
| 22 | Maruba | N/A | Tezu (61 km) |
| 23 | Mawai I | Mawai I | Tezu (48 km) |
| 24 | Mawai Ii | N/A | Tezu (49 km) |
| 25 | Medo Camp | Medo | Namsai (45 km) |
| 26 | Medo Tea Corporation | Medo | Namsai (42 km) |
| 27 | Medo Village | Medo | Namsai (46 km) |
| 28 | Mining Nagar | N/A | Namsai (65 km) |
| 29 | Namgo | Namgo | Namsai (68 km) |
| 30 | New Phukari | N/A | Tezu (52 km) |
| 31 | New Tumba | N/A | Namsai (103 km) |
| 32 | Ngatai | N/A | Tezu (45 km) |
| 33 | Paleng | N/A | Wakro |
| 34 | Parsuram Kund | N/A | Tezu (44 km) |
| 35 | Phukari | Pukhri | Tezu (53 km) |
| 36 | Proshi | N/A | Namsai (80 km) |
| 37 | Samblu | N/A | Namsai (69 km) |
| 38 | Tahar | N/A | Tezu (81 km) |
| 39 | Tapun | N/A | Tezu (105 km) |
| 40 | Tarungalt | N/A | Namsai (51 km) |
| 41 | Teplang | N/A | Tezu (109 km) |
| 42 | Thowang | Kamja Towam | Tezu (85 km) |
| 43 | Tihun | N/A | Wakro |
| 44 | Tillai | Tillai | Tezu (83 km) |
| 45 | Tillai Camp | Tillai | Namsai (82 km) |
| 46 | Tillang Kyong | N/A | Tezu (104 km) |
| 47 | Tissue | N/A | Namsai (96 km) |
| 48 | Topo | N/A | Tezu (86 km) |
| 49 | Towam | Kamja Towam | Tezu (65 km) |
| 50 | Tumba | N/A | Namsai (103 km) |
| 51 | Waikhetliang | Waikhetliang Dabrumliang | Namsai (50 km) |
| 52 | Wakro H Q | Wakro | Tezu (60 km) |
| 53 | Wakro Village | Wakro | Tezu (60 km) |
Population of Wakro Circle
The population profile of Wakro 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 Wakro 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 | 8,927 | 8,927 | N/A |
| Male Population | 4,666 | 4,666 | N/A |
| Female Population | 4,261 | 4,261 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,633 | 1,633 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 846 | 846 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 787 | 787 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 4,402 | 4,402 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 2,585 | 2,585 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 1,817 | 1,817 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 4,525 | 4,525 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,081 | 2,081 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,444 | 2,444 | N/A |
| Total Households | 2,032 | 2,032 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 8,927 people. Includes nearly 4,666 males and 4,261 females. Rural population is about 8,927 people.
- There are around 1,633 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 846 boys and 787 girls.
- Literate population is about 4,402 people. Non-literate population is around 4,525 people.
- There are nearly 2,032 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Wakro 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 | 4,077 | 4,077 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 1,941 | 1,941 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 2,136 | 2,136 | N/A |
| Population Density | 5 / km² | 5 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Wakro Circle is about 4,077 people, including 1,941 males and 2,136 females. Around 4,077 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 5 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 5 people per sq. km.