Parang Circle - Papum Pare, Arunachal Pradesh
Parang Circle is an administrative circle in the Papum Pare district of Arunachal Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Parang Circle is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Badulipar, while the nearest airport is Ziro Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 36.3 km.
The total area of the circle is 216 km², including 215.54 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1050 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Parang Circle
Parang Circle has a total of 17 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Circle, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dadek | Rural | Seema (New) |
| 2 | Gangtung | Rural | Seema (New) |
| 3 | Jope | Rural | Seema (New) |
| 4 | Parang(Paring) | Rural | Parang |
| 5 | Pebehapa | Rural | Parang |
| 6 | Pikyoriang | Rural | Parang |
| 7 | Poteh | Rural | Seema (New) |
| 8 | Qungte | Rural | Totpu (New) |
| 9 | Sangia Gyabe | Rural | Parang |
| 10 | Seema | Rural | Seema (New) |
| 11 | Taipu | Rural | Seema (New) |
| 12 | Taloriang | Rural | Parang |
| 13 | Tar | Rural | Totpu (New) |
| 14 | Taw | Rural | Seema (New) |
| 15 | Totpu - I | Rural | Totpu (New) |
| 16 | Totpu - II | Rural | Totpu (New) |
| 17 | Yaya | Rural | Totpu (New) |
Population of Parang Circle
As per the Census 2011, Parang Circle has a total population of 1,655 people, consisting of 807 males and 848 females. There are 276 households in the circle with an average population density of 8 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,655 | 1,655 | 0 |
| Male Population | 807 | 807 | 0 |
| Female Population | 848 | 848 | 0 |
| Total Households | 276 | 276 | 0 |
| Population Density | 8 / km² | 8 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 923 literate people and 297 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,605 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 297 | 297 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 923 | 923 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 732 | 732 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,605 | 1,605 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.