Pistana
Pistana 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 Pistana Block (CD) is 01699. The total area of Pistana Circle is 364 km². Pistana has a sex ratio of approximately 1025 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Pistana Circle
Pistana Circle has a total of 56 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 Pistana Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambam | Ambam | Yazali (50 km) |
| 2 | Bello | N/A | Ziro (91 km) |
| 3 | Bentam | N/A | Ziro (90 km) |
| 4 | Beram | N/A | Rupa (228 km) |
| 5 | Bikh | Kugi Tago | Zior (70 km) |
| 6 | Dapo Geka | Neelam | Ziro (45 km) |
| 7 | Deed | N/A | Ziro (50 km) |
| 8 | Dem I | N/A | Ziro (59 km) |
| 9 | Dem Ii | N/A | Ziro (60 km) |
| 10 | Dem Iii | N/A | Pistana |
| 11 | Dora | Ambam | Yazali (50 km) |
| 12 | Ekhataya | Radhpu | Ziro (60 km) |
| 13 | Hitu | Shally | Rupa (240 km) |
| 14 | Khach | N/A | Ziro (51 km) |
| 15 | Khowoo | N/A | Ziro (55 km) |
| 16 | Korli | Shally | Rupa (240 km) |
| 17 | Kugitago | Kugi Tago | Ziro (64 km) |
| 18 | Kulu Tago | N/A | Pistana |
| 19 | Lai | N/A | Zior (80 km) |
| 20 | Libia | Yoglu | Yachuli (45 km) |
| 21 | Miya | N/A | Hapoli (140 km) |
| 22 | Mudo | N/A | Pistana |
| 23 | Murta | N/A | Ziro (47 km) |
| 24 | Namko Deed | Deed | Ziro (52 km) |
| 25 | Neelam | Neelam | Ziro (45 km) |
| 26 | Neri | Seya | Ziro (55 km) |
| 27 | Neuliber | N/A | Ziro (56 km) |
| 28 | New Moya | N/A | Yazali (50 km) |
| 29 | New Neelam | Neelam | Ziro (45 km) |
| 30 | New Paniya | Pania | Ziro (42 km) |
| 31 | New Poru | N/A | Rupa (235 km) |
| 32 | Oram Geko | Dem | Ziro (60 km) |
| 33 | Paniya | Pania | Ziro (46 km) |
| 34 | Pinru | N/A | Ziro (68 km) |
| 35 | Pistana H Q | Shally | Pistana |
| 36 | Pochu | Yoglu | Yachuli (45 km) |
| 37 | Poru | N/A | Rupa (240 km) |
| 38 | Radhpu | Radhpu | Ziro (65 km) |
| 39 | Rher | Radhpu | Ziro (60 km) |
| 40 | Ruech Geka | N/A | Rupa (237 km) |
| 41 | Sally | Shally | Rupa (235 km) |
| 42 | Sarak | N/A | Pistana |
| 43 | Sekhe | N/A | Pistana |
| 44 | Seya | N/A | Ziro (47 km) |
| 45 | Seya Ii | N/A | Ziro (55 km) |
| 46 | Sito | N/A | Yazali (35 km) |
| 47 | Takha | N/A | Ziro (90 km) |
| 48 | Tako | Belo | Ziro (89 km) |
| 49 | Talo Yorda | Dem | Pistana |
| 50 | Tapa Happa | N/A | Ziro (61 km) |
| 51 | Tepi | Sitho | Pistana |
| 52 | Tod | N/A | Ziro (69 km) |
| 53 | Tom | Kugi Tago | Ziro (66 km) |
| 54 | Yebin | N/A | Yachuli (55 km) |
| 55 | Yebin Lebir | N/A | Pistana |
| 56 | Yoglu | Yoglu | Yachuli (45 km) |
Population of Pistana Circle
The population profile of Pistana 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 Pistana 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 | 7,170 | 7,170 | N/A |
| Male Population | 3,539 | 3,539 | N/A |
| Female Population | 3,631 | 3,631 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,123 | 1,123 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 583 | 583 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 540 | 540 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 4,113 | 4,113 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 2,221 | 2,221 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 1,892 | 1,892 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 3,057 | 3,057 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,318 | 1,318 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,739 | 1,739 | N/A |
| Total Households | 1,220 | 1,220 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 7,170 people. Includes nearly 3,539 males and 3,631 females. Rural population is about 7,170 people.
- There are around 1,123 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 583 boys and 540 girls.
- Literate population is about 4,113 people. Non-literate population is around 3,057 people.
- There are nearly 1,220 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Pistana 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 | 7,053 | 7,053 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 3,462 | 3,462 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 3,591 | 3,591 | N/A |
| Population Density | 20 / km² | 20 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Pistana Circle is about 7,053 people, including 3,462 males and 3,591 females. Around 7,053 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 20 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 20 people per sq. km.