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 information the sub-district code of Pistana Block (CD) is 01699. Total area of pistana circle is 364 km². Pistana circle has a population of 7,170 peoples. Pistana circle has a population density of 19.71 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,220 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 57.36% population of pistana circle is literate, out of which 62.76% males and 52.11% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Pistana Circle , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| 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 |