Old Ziro

Old Ziro is a Town and Circle in Lower Subansiri 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 Old Ziro Block (CD) is 01696. The total area of Old Ziro Circle is 177 km². Old Ziro has a sex ratio of approximately 961 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Old Ziro Circle

Old Ziro Circle has a total of 85 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 Old Ziro Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Old Ziro Circle

The population profile of Old Ziro 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 Old Ziro Circle's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 19,605 people. Includes nearly 9,994 males and 9,611 females. Rural population is about 19,605 people.
• There are around 1,586 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 834 boys and 752 girls.
• Literate population is about 14,325 people. Non-literate population is around 5,280 people.
• There are nearly 3,274 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Old Ziro 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.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Old Ziro Circle is about 18,177 people, including 9,057 males and 9,120 females. Around 18,177 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 111 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 111 people per sq. km.