Lathao Circle - Namsai District, Arunachal Pradesh
Lathao Circle is an administrative circle in the Namsai district of Arunachal Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Lathao Circle is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Tingrai, while the nearest airport is Tezu Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 28.9 km.
The total area of the circle is 109 km², including 108.74 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 927 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Lathao Circle
Lathao Circle has a total of 16 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Circle, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dadum Jona(Denam Jona) | Rural | Jona-Ii |
| 2 | Jona - I | Rural | Jona-I |
| 3 | Jona - II | Rural | Jona-Ii |
| 4 | Jona - III | Rural | Jona-Iii |
| 5 | Jona - IV | Rural | Jona-Iv |
| 6 | Jona Kachari Kuli | Rural | Jona Kachari-Kuli |
| 7 | Kunginju Tea Estate ( -) | Rural | Lathao-Ii |
| 8 | Lathao | Rural | Lathao-V |
| 9 | Modhuban | Rural | Lathao-V |
| 10 | Munglang | Rural | Kinghom Jona |
| 11 | New Jaipur | Rural | Jona-Ii |
| 12 | Nongsahya C.P. Camp | Rural | Jona-Iii |
| 13 | Sapey Kung Estate | Rural | Lathao-Iii |
| 14 | Solungtoo | Rural | Solungtoo |
| 15 | Tenga Pani | Rural | Lathao-V |
| 16 | Tenga Pani Mukh | Rural | Jona-Iii |
Population of Lathao Circle
As per the Census 2011, Lathao Circle has a total population of 8,390 people, consisting of 4,353 males and 4,037 females. There are 1,637 households in the circle with an average population density of 77 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,390 | 8,390 | 0 |
| Male Population | 4,353 | 4,353 | 0 |
| Female Population | 4,037 | 4,037 | 0 |
| Total Households | 1,637 | 1,637 | 0 |
| Population Density | 77 / km² | 77 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 3,661 literate people and 1,606 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,315 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,606 | 1,606 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 3,661 | 3,661 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,729 | 4,729 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,315 | 2,315 | 0 |
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.