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 information the sub-district code of Itanagar Block (CD) is 01596. Total area of itanagar circle is 167 km². Itanagar circle has a population of 65,301 peoples, out of which urban population is 59,490 while rural population is 5,811. Itanagar has a sex ratio of approximately 951 females for every 1,000 males. Itanagar circle has a population density of 390.8 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 14,489 houses in the sub-district, including 13,465 urban houses and 1,024 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 72.92% population of itanagar circle is literate, out of which 77.40% males and 68.21% females are literate.

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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Bat N/A Itanagar
2Bedhi Bdhak N/A Itanagar
3Birup N/A Itanagar
4Chimi N/A Itanagar
5Chimpu N/A Itanagar
6Dami Hapa N/A Itanagar
7Daria Puru N/A Itanagar
8Dat N/A Itanagar
9Ganga N/A Itanagar
10Girahapa N/A Itanagar
11Hokka N/A Itanagar
12Jollang N/A Itanagar
13Kongko N/A Itanagar
14Lobi Dariya N/A Itanagar
15Lorr N/A Itanagar
16Mugli N/A Itanagar
17Paga Tarak N/A Itanagar
18Papu Nalah To E Gate N/A Itanagar
19Richi N/A Itanagar
20Tago N/A Itanagar
21Yijo 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'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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Itanagar 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 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