Papum Pare

Papum Pare is a district in the Arunachal Pradesh State of India. Total area of Papum Pare is 3,462 km². As per 2011 stats, Papum Pare has a population of 1,76,573 peoples, out of which urban population is 96,963 while rural population is 79,610. Papum Pare has a sex ratio of approximately 979 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 51 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 35,730 houses in the district, including 21,485 urban houses and 14,245 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 455 villages in papum pare district.

The Papum Pare district is further divided in to Circles / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

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

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

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