Bongkhar

Bongkhar is a Town and Circle in Tawang 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 Bongkhar Block (CD) is 01564. Total area of bongkhar circle is 61 km². Bongkhar circle has a population of 1,256 peoples. Bongkhar circle has a population density of 20.65 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 289 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 37.18% population of bongkhar circle is literate, out of which 38.43% males and 36.12% females are literate.

List of Villages in Bongkhar Circle

Bongkhar Circle has a total of 14 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 Bongkhar Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Bardung N/A Tawang (95 km)
2Bomja Kharung Bomja Tawang (50 km)
3Bompa Ngadung Tawang (95 km)
4Bongleng N/A Tawang (90 km)
5Bonglingmet Bongleng Tawang (90 km)
6Doomre Ngadung Tawang (95 km)
7Dungshingmang N/A Tawang (25 km)
8Kharung Kharung Bomja Tawang (90 km)
9Kharungdong N/A Tawang (97 km)
10Kharungmet N/A Tawang (97 km)
11Rigiba Bongleng Tawang (95 km)
12Rishorekharchen N/A Tawang (95 km)
13Thangarkharung N/A Tawang (97 km)
14Zamzimba Bongleng Tawang (95 km)

Population of Bongkhar Circle

The population profile of Bongkhar 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 Bongkhar's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 1,256 1,256 N/A
Male Population 575 575 N/A
Female Population 681 681 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 175 175 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 95 95 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 80 80 N/A
Literate Population 467 467 N/A
Literate Male Population 221 221 N/A
Literate Female Population 246 246 N/A
Illiterate Population 789 789 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 354 354 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 435 435 N/A
Total Households 289 289 N/A

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Bongkhar 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 1,193 1,193 N/A
ST Male Population 540 540 N/A
ST Female Population 653 653 N/A
Population Density 21 / km² 21 / km² N/A