Lower Subansiri District, Arunachal Pradesh
Lower Subansiri District is an administrative district in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, India. It is situated about 200 km from Itanagar, the state capital of Arunachal Pradesh. The district headquarters is located at Ziro. Apatani and Nyishi are the main languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 3,508 km².
List of Circles in Lower Subansiri District
Lower Subansiri District is divided into 2 Circles for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 228 villages under these circles. The table below lists each circle along with village count and geographical area.
| Sl. No. | Circle | Villages | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Ziro Sdo | 84 | — |
| 2 | Ziro Hq | 144 | 296.67 |
Population of Lower Subansiri District
As per the Census 2011, Lower Subansiri District has a total population of 83,030 people, consisting of 41,843 males and 41,187 females. There are 15,249 households in the district with an average population density of 24 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83,030 | 70,224 | 12,806 |
| Male Population | 41,843 | 35,460 | 6,383 |
| Female Population | 41,187 | 34,764 | 6,423 |
| Total Households | 15,249 | 12,245 | 3,004 |
| Population Density | 24 / km² | 0 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 54,057 literate people and 10,320 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 72,911 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) | 10,320 | 8,890 | 1,430 |
| Literate Population | 54,057 | 44,328 | 9,729 |
| Illiterate Population | 28,973 | 25,896 | 3,077 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 72,911 | 64,374 | 8,537 |
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.