Longsom - Longding Hq, Longding
Longsom is a village situated in the Longding Hq circle of Longding district, Arunachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from Longding and around 79 km from Khonsa. Longsom village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Longsom is 264540. The village falls under the 792131 pincode.
Longsom village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Longsom
According to the 2011 Census, Longsom village had a total population of 995 people, including 482 males and 513 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 1,064 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 30.96%, with male literacy at 44.12% and female literacy at 18.59%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 995.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 995 | 482 | 513 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 223 | 108 | 115 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 995 | 482 | 513 |
| Literate Population | 239 | 165 | 74 |
| Illiterate Population | 756 | 317 | 439 |
Nearby Villages of Longsom
Longsom is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Longsom
Longsom is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Khonsa to Longsom is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Longsom
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Longsom village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Longsom
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Longsom village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Longsom
Where is Longsom located?
Longsom village is located in Longding Hq Circle, Longding district, Arunachal Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Longsom?
Longsom is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Longsom?
The pincode of Longsom is 792131.
What is the population of Longsom?
Longsom had a total population of 995, including 482 males and 513 females.
How many households are there in Longsom?
Longsom had 159 households.
What is the literacy rate in Longsom?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Longsom was 30.96%. Male literacy was 44.12% and female literacy was 18.59%.