Lower Dibang Valley

Lower Dibang Valley is a district in the Arunachal Pradesh State of India. The total area of Lower Dibang Valley district is 3,900 km². There are about 264 villages in Lower Dibang Valley district.

For administrative convenience, Lower Dibang Valley district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.

A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.

There are 6 circles in Lower Dibang Valley district. Here is the list of all Lower Dibang Valley Circles / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Circles in Lower Dibang Valley District

#Circle (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Dambuk1,1024,518
2Desali972864
3Hunli5201,383
4Koronu2675,614
5Roing91336,382
6Tinali1265,319

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Dambuk is the largest circle in lower dibang valley district, covering an area of 1101.83 km², while Tinali ( Paglam ) is the smallest circle in the district, with an area of 126.31 km². Roing is the most populous, whereas Desali is the least populous circle in lower dibang valley district.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Dambuk Roing
Smallest Tehsil Tinali ( Paglam ) Tinali ( Paglam )

Population of Lower Dibang Valley District

The population of Lower Dibang Valley offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Lower Dibang Valley, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 54,080 42,691 11,389
Total Male Population 28,053 21,989 6,064
Total Female Population 26,027 20,702 5,325
Child Population (Age 0–6) 8,009 6,852 1,157
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 4,112 3,495 617
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,897 3,357 540
Literate Population 31,849 22,805 9,044
Literate Male Population 18,087 13,079 5,008
Literate Female Population 13,762 9,726 4,036
Illiterate Population 22,231 19,886 2,345
Illiterate Male Population 9,966 8,910 1,056
Illiterate Female Population 12,265 10,976 1,289
Households 11,600 8,983 2,617

Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Lower Dibang Valley district based on Census 2011:

  • Total population of Lower Dibang Valley district is 54,080, including 28,053 males and 26,027 females. In rural areas, it is 42,691, including 21,989 males and 20,702 females. In urban areas, it is 11,389, including 6,064 males and 5,325 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Lower Dibang Valley district is 8,009, including 4,112 boys and 3,897 girls. In rural areas, it is 6,852, including 3,495 boys and 3,357 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,157, including 617 boys and 540 girls.
  • Literate population in Lower Dibang Valley district is around 31,849, including 18,087 males and 13,762 females. In rural areas, it is 22,805, including 13,079 males and 9,726 females. In urban areas, it is 9,044, including 5,008 males and 4,036 females.
  • Illiterate population in Lower Dibang Valley district is about 22,231, including 9,966 males and 12,265 females. In rural areas, it is 19,886, including 8,910 males and 10,976 females. In urban areas, it is 2,345, including 1,056 males and 1,289 females.
  • There are about 11,600 households in Lower Dibang Valley district, including 8,983 in rural areas and 2,617 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Lower Dibang Valley. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

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 25,974 22,579 3,395
ST Male Population 12,649 11,024 1,625
ST Female Population 13,325 11,555 1,770
Population Density 14 / km² N/A N/A

Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Lower Dibang Valley district based on Census 2011:

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Lower Dibang Valley district is about 25,974, including 12,649 males and 13,325 females. In rural areas, it is 22,579, including 11,024 males and 11,555 females. In urban areas, it is 3,395, including 1,625 males and 1,770 females.
  • Overall population density of Lower Dibang Valley district is around 14 people per km².