Itanagar
Itanagar is a Town and Circle in Papum Pare 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 Itanagar Block (CD) is 01596. The total area of Itanagar Circle is 167 km². Itanagar has a sex ratio of approximately 951 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Itanagar Circle
Itanagar Circle has a total of 21 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 Itanagar Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bat | N/A | Itanagar |
| 2 | Bedhi Bdhak | N/A | Itanagar |
| 3 | Birup | N/A | Itanagar |
| 4 | Chimi | N/A | Itanagar |
| 5 | Chimpu | N/A | Itanagar |
| 6 | Dami Hapa | N/A | Itanagar |
| 7 | Daria Puru | N/A | Itanagar |
| 8 | Dat | N/A | Itanagar |
| 9 | Ganga | N/A | Itanagar |
| 10 | Girahapa | N/A | Itanagar |
| 11 | Hokka | N/A | Itanagar |
| 12 | Jollang | N/A | Itanagar |
| 13 | Kongko | N/A | Itanagar |
| 14 | Lobi Dariya | N/A | Itanagar |
| 15 | Lorr | N/A | Itanagar |
| 16 | Mugli | N/A | Itanagar |
| 17 | Paga Tarak | N/A | Itanagar |
| 18 | Papu Nalah To E Gate | N/A | Itanagar |
| 19 | Richi | N/A | Itanagar |
| 20 | Tago | N/A | Itanagar |
| 21 | Yijo Hapa | N/A | Itanagar |
Population of Itanagar Circle
The population profile of Itanagar 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 Itanagar 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 | 65,301 | 5,811 | 59,490 |
| Male Population | 33,465 | 2,968 | 30,497 |
| Female Population | 31,836 | 2,843 | 28,993 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,647 | 1,023 | 7,624 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,520 | 537 | 3,983 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,127 | 486 | 3,641 |
| Literate Population | 47,619 | 3,447 | 44,172 |
| Literate Male Population | 25,903 | 1,906 | 23,997 |
| Literate Female Population | 21,716 | 1,541 | 20,175 |
| Illiterate Population | 17,682 | 2,364 | 15,318 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 7,562 | 1,062 | 6,500 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 10,120 | 1,302 | 8,818 |
| Total Households | 14,489 | 1,024 | 13,465 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Itanagar Circle is around 65,301 people. This includes 33,465 males and 31,836 females. Rural population is about 5,811 (2,968 males and 2,843 females), while urban population is nearly 59,490 (30,497 males and 28,993 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 8,647 of the population, with 4,520 boys and 4,127 girls. Rural areas have 1,023 children, and urban areas have about 7,624 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 47,619 literate people in Itanagar Circle, including 25,903 literate males and 21,716 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 3,447 individuals and urban literacy covers around 44,172 people.
- About 17,682 people in Itanagar Circle are not literate, including 7,562 males and 10,120 females. Rural areas include 2,364 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 15,318 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 14,489 households, with 1,024 in villages and 13,465 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Itanagar 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 | 38,704 | 4,678 | 34,026 |
| ST Male Population | 18,810 | 2,391 | 16,419 |
| ST Female Population | 19,894 | 2,287 | 17,607 |
| Population Density | 391 / km² | N/A | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Itanagar Circle is about 38,704 people, including 18,810 males and 19,894 females. Around 4,678 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 34,026 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 391 people per square kilometre.