Lhou 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 Lhou Block (CD) is 01562. Total area of lhou circle is 79 km². Lhou circle has a population of 4,029 peoples. Lhou circle has a population density of 51.03 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 733 houses in the sub-district.
When it comes to literacy, 38.47% population of lhou circle is literate, out of which 37.72% males and 39.85% females are literate. There are about 25 villages in lhou circle, which you can browse from lhou circle villages list (along with gram panchayat & nearest town information) below.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakhar Gompa | N/A | Tawang (32 km) |
| 2 | Brukpaleng | Lhoudung | Tawang (21 km) |
| 3 | Dungkhar | Lhoudung | Tawang (22 km) |
| 4 | Gemreteng | Jobrang | Tawang (28 km) |
| 5 | Grakhang | N/A | Tawang (22 km) |
| 6 | Grelleng | Lhoudung | Tawang (23 km) |
| 7 | Jangda | Jangda | Tawang (90 km) |
| 8 | Jobrang | Jobrang | Tawang (22 km) |
| 9 | Khalengche | Jobrang | Tawang (21 km) |
| 10 | Khamba | Ringyang | Tawang (21 km) |
| 11 | Kregyang | Jobrang | Tawang (22 km) |
| 12 | Lhoudung | Lhoudung | Tawang (22 km) |
| 13 | Lhoukhar | Ringyang | Tawang (21 km) |
| 14 | Lugudung | Jobrang | Tawang (21 km) |
| 15 | Lumkang | Jobrang | Tawang (22 km) |
| 16 | Menteng | Jobrang | Tawang (28 km) |
| 17 | Paigong | Paigon | Tawang (20 km) |
| 18 | Rengyang | Ringyang | Tawang (21 km) |
| 19 | Shakpaleng | Ringyang | Tawang (21 km) |
| 20 | Shyro | Shyaro | Tawang (30 km) |
| 21 | Singsore Ani Gompa | N/A | Tawang (29 km) |
| 22 | Surbu Tseretse | Lhoudung | Tawang (22 km) |
| 23 | Tepsotmey | Paigon | Tawang (20 km) |
| 24 | Tsewkhar Dhpd Colony | N/A | Tawang (22 km) |
| 25 | Yanla Gompa | Jobrang | Tawang (25 km) |
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,029 | N/A | 4,029 |
| Male Population | 2,606 | N/A | 2,606 |
| Female Population | 1,423 | N/A | 1,423 |
| Population Density | 51 / km² | N/A | 51 / km² |
| Sub-District Overview | |
| Sub-District (Hindi) : | Lhou (लोहाऊ) |
| District : | Tawang |
| State / UT : | Arunachal Pradesh |
| Total Area : | 79 km² |
| Total Population : | 4,029 |
| Density : | 51/km² |
| Total Villages : | 25 |
| Total Population | Villages in Lhou Circle |
| less Than 200 | 19 |
| 200 - 499 | 4 |
| 500 - 999 | 2 |
| 1000 - 1999 | N/A |
| 2000 - 4999 | N/A |
| 5000 - 9999 | N/A |
| 10000 and above | N/A |
| Related Pages |
| List of Circles in Tawang |
| List of Districts in Arunachal Pradesh |
* All survey data is based on Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, 2015 (censusindia.gov.in). Open Government Data Platform India.