Naharlagun
Naharlagun 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 Naharlagun Block (CD) is 01597. The total area of Naharlagun Circle is 153 km². Naharlagun has a sex ratio of approximately 997 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Naharlagun Circle
Naharlagun Circle has a total of 34 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 Naharlagun Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ania | N/A | Naharlagun |
| 2 | Bichun Yogin | N/A | Naharlagun |
| 3 | Borum | N/A | Naharlagun |
| 4 | Buk | N/A | Naharlagun |
| 5 | Deriya | Batt | Naharlagun |
| 6 | Dichi | N/A | Naharlagun |
| 7 | Dirie | N/A | Naharlagun |
| 8 | Ernie | N/A | Naharlagun |
| 9 | Guni | N/A | Naharlagun |
| 10 | Hara Hapa | N/A | Naharlagun |
| 11 | Hochung | N/A | Naharlagun |
| 12 | Hostalam | N/A | Naharlagun |
| 13 | Komla | N/A | Naharlagun |
| 14 | Kongra | N/A | Naharlagun |
| 15 | Lekhi Village | N/A | Naharlagun |
| 16 | Lotha | N/A | Naharlagun |
| 17 | Mop Pop | N/A | Naharlagun |
| 18 | Naharlagun Model Vill | N/A | Naharlagun |
| 19 | Nanital | N/A | Naharlagun |
| 20 | Nirjuli Complex | N/A | Naharlagun |
| 21 | Nirjuli I | N/A | Naharlagun |
| 22 | Nirjuli Ii | N/A | Naharlagun |
| 23 | Nirjuli Village | N/A | Naharlagun |
| 24 | Nyorch | N/A | Naharlagun |
| 25 | Papu I | N/A | Naharlagun |
| 26 | Papu Ii | N/A | Naharlagun |
| 27 | Papu Nalah Complex | N/A | Naharlagun |
| 28 | Rayo | N/A | Naharlagun |
| 29 | Riyub | N/A | Naharlagun |
| 30 | Sichir | N/A | Naharlagun |
| 31 | Sood | Borum | Naharlagun |
| 32 | Tarajuli | N/A | Naharlagun |
| 33 | Tarajuli Ii | N/A | Naharlagun |
| 34 | Upper Nyorch | N/A | Naharlagun |
Population of Naharlagun Circle
The population profile of Naharlagun 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 Naharlagun 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 | 49,106 | 12,948 | 36,158 |
| Male Population | 24,587 | 6,497 | 18,090 |
| Female Population | 24,519 | 6,451 | 18,068 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,655 | 1,846 | 4,809 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,336 | 932 | 2,404 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,319 | 914 | 2,405 |
| Literate Population | 35,282 | 8,953 | 26,329 |
| Literate Male Population | 18,831 | 4,811 | 14,020 |
| Literate Female Population | 16,451 | 4,142 | 12,309 |
| Illiterate Population | 13,824 | 3,995 | 9,829 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 5,756 | 1,686 | 4,070 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 8,068 | 2,309 | 5,759 |
| Total Households | 10,344 | 2,609 | 7,735 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Naharlagun Circle is around 49,106 people. This includes 24,587 males and 24,519 females. Rural population is about 12,948 (6,497 males and 6,451 females), while urban population is nearly 36,158 (18,090 males and 18,068 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 6,655 of the population, with 3,336 boys and 3,319 girls. Rural areas have 1,846 children, and urban areas have about 4,809 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 35,282 literate people in Naharlagun Circle, including 18,831 literate males and 16,451 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 8,953 individuals and urban literacy covers around 26,329 people.
- About 13,824 people in Naharlagun Circle are not literate, including 5,756 males and 8,068 females. Rural areas include 3,995 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 9,829 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 10,344 households, with 2,609 in villages and 7,735 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Naharlagun 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 | 29,157 | 8,391 | 20,766 |
| ST Male Population | 13,940 | 4,071 | 9,869 |
| ST Female Population | 15,217 | 4,320 | 10,897 |
| Population Density | 320 / km² | N/A | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Naharlagun Circle is about 29,157 people, including 13,940 males and 15,217 females. Around 8,391 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 20,766 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 320 people per square kilometre.