Papum Pare

Papum Pare is a district in the Arunachal Pradesh State of India. The total area of Papum Pare district is 3,462 km². There are about 455 villages in Papum Pare district.

For administrative convenience, Papum Pare district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.

A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.

There are 15 circles in Papum Pare district. Here is the list of all Papum Pare Circles / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Circles in Papum Pare District

#Circle (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Balijan1906,679
2Banderdawa1468,523
3Doimukh929,479
4Gumto411,638
5Itanagar16765,301
6Kakoi2671,627
7Kimin3216,756
8Leporiang2844,139
9Mengio6036,055
10Naharlagun15349,106
11Parang2161,655
12Sagalee2636,049
13Sangdupota4094,053
14Taraso412,507
15Toru2693,006

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Mengio is the largest circle in papum pare district, covering an area of 602.90 km², while Gumto is the smallest circle in the district, with an area of 41.14 km². Itanagar is the most populous, whereas Kakoi is the least populous circle in papum pare district.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Mengio Itanagar
Smallest Tehsil Gumto Gumto

Population of Papum Pare District

The population of Papum Pare offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Papum Pare, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 1,76,573 79,610 96,963
Total Male Population 89,182 39,935 49,247
Total Female Population 87,391 39,675 47,716
Child Population (Age 0–6) 25,170 12,525 12,645
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 12,729 6,237 6,492
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 12,441 6,288 6,153
Literate Population 1,21,048 49,601 71,447
Literate Male Population 65,794 27,273 38,521
Literate Female Population 55,254 22,328 32,926
Illiterate Population 55,525 30,009 25,516
Illiterate Male Population 23,388 12,662 10,726
Illiterate Female Population 32,137 17,347 14,790
Households 35,730 14,245 21,485

Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Papum Pare district based on Census 2011:

  • Total population of Papum Pare district is 1,76,573, including 89,182 males and 87,391 females. In rural areas, it is 79,610, including 39,935 males and 39,675 females. In urban areas, it is 96,963, including 49,247 males and 47,716 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Papum Pare district is 25,170, including 12,729 boys and 12,441 girls. In rural areas, it is 12,525, including 6,237 boys and 6,288 girls. In urban areas, it is 12,645, including 6,492 boys and 6,153 girls.
  • Literate population in Papum Pare district is around 1,21,048, including 65,794 males and 55,254 females. In rural areas, it is 49,601, including 27,273 males and 22,328 females. In urban areas, it is 71,447, including 38,521 males and 32,926 females.
  • Illiterate population in Papum Pare district is about 55,525, including 23,388 males and 32,137 females. In rural areas, it is 30,009, including 12,662 males and 17,347 females. In urban areas, it is 25,516, including 10,726 males and 14,790 females.
  • There are about 35,730 households in Papum Pare district, including 14,245 in rural areas and 21,485 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Papum Pare. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

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 1,17,216 61,451 55,765
ST Male Population 56,469 29,711 26,758
ST Female Population 60,747 31,740 29,007
Population Density 51 / km² N/A N/A

Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Papum Pare district based on Census 2011:

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Papum Pare district is about 1,17,216, including 56,469 males and 60,747 females. In rural areas, it is 61,451, including 29,711 males and 31,740 females. In urban areas, it is 55,765, including 26,758 males and 29,007 females.
  • Overall population density of Papum Pare district is around 51 people per km².