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, the sub-district code of Bongkhar Block (CD) is 01564. The total area of Bongkhar Circle is 61 km². Bongkhar has a sex ratio of approximately 1184 females per 1,000 males.

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.

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 Circle's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns. Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 1,256 people. Includes nearly 575 males and 681 females. Rural population is about 1,256 people.
• There are around 175 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 95 boys and 80 girls.
• Literate population is about 467 people. Non-literate population is around 789 people.
• There are nearly 289 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Bongkhar 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. Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bongkhar Circle is about 1,193 people, including 540 males and 653 females. Around 1,193 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 21 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 21 people per sq. km.