Dudunghar
Dudunghar 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 Dudunghar Block (CD) is 01558. The total area of Dudunghar Circle is 78 km². Dudunghar has a sex ratio of approximately 955 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Dudunghar Circle
Dudunghar Circle has a total of 27 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 Dudunghar Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blaiteng | N/A | Tawang (89 km) |
| 2 | Buri | Buri Dangmareng | Tawang (92 km) |
| 3 | Chellengdung | Loudung Challengdung | Tawang (82 km) |
| 4 | Darmaleng | Yuser | Tawang |
| 5 | Dongmereng | Buri Dangmareng | Tawang (86 km) |
| 6 | Dorkarong | N/A | Tawang (87 km) |
| 7 | Dudunghar H Q | Dudunghar | Tawang (77 km) |
| 8 | Dungser | Guntse | Tawang (85 km) |
| 9 | Guntse | Guntse | Tawang (82 km) |
| 10 | Gyamo | N/A | Dudunghar |
| 11 | Kheleteng | N/A | Tawang (88 km) |
| 12 | Khokem | Muktur | Tawang (113 km) |
| 13 | Loudung | Loudung Challengdung | Tawang (84 km) |
| 14 | Lumchang | Bleteng Lumtsang | Tawang (88 km) |
| 15 | Maling | Dudunghar | Tawang (78 km) |
| 16 | Marmay | Guntse | Tawang |
| 17 | Muktur | Muktur | Tawang (112 km) |
| 18 | Narmaleng | Guntse | Tawang |
| 19 | Nemtsering | Sanghar Namtsering | Tawang (87 km) |
| 20 | Pamdung | Yuser | Tawang (80 km) |
| 21 | Phomghar | Loudung Challengdung | Tawang (102 km) |
| 22 | Ramyang | Dudunghar | Tawang (79 km) |
| 23 | Sanghar | Sanghar Namtsering | Tawang (80 km) |
| 24 | Sherkimang | Buri Dangmareng | Tawang (93 km) |
| 25 | Surbin | Muktur | Tawang (117 km) |
| 26 | Yuser | Yuser | Tawang (83 km) |
| 27 | Zhamaneng | N/A | Tawang (83 km) |
Population of Dudunghar Circle
The population profile of Dudunghar 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 Dudunghar 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 | 2,833 | 2,833 | N/A |
| Male Population | 1,449 | 1,449 | N/A |
| Female Population | 1,384 | 1,384 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 565 | 565 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 271 | 271 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 294 | 294 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 802 | 802 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 515 | 515 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 287 | 287 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 2,031 | 2,031 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 934 | 934 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,097 | 1,097 | N/A |
| Total Households | 633 | 633 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 2,833 people. Includes nearly 1,449 males and 1,384 females. Rural population is about 2,833 people.
- There are around 565 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 271 boys and 294 girls.
- Literate population is about 802 people. Non-literate population is around 2,031 people.
- There are nearly 633 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Dudunghar 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 | 2,648 | 2,648 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 1,274 | 1,274 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 1,374 | 1,374 | N/A |
| Population Density | 36 / km² | 36 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dudunghar Circle is about 2,648 people, including 1,274 males and 1,374 females. Around 2,648 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 36 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 36 people per sq. km.