Lhou
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.
List of Villages in Lhou Circle
Lhou Circle has a total of 25 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 Lhou Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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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) |
Population of Lhou Circle
The population profile of Lhou 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 Lhou's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 4,029 | 4,029 | N/A |
Male Population | 2,606 | 2,606 | N/A |
Female Population | 1,423 | 1,423 | N/A |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 277 | 277 | N/A |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 144 | 144 | N/A |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 133 | 133 | N/A |
Literate Population | 1,550 | 1,550 | N/A |
Literate Male Population | 983 | 983 | N/A |
Literate Female Population | 567 | 567 | N/A |
Illiterate Population | 2,479 | 2,479 | N/A |
Illiterate Male Population | 1,623 | 1,623 | N/A |
Illiterate Female Population | 856 | 856 | N/A |
Total Households | 733 | 733 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Lhou 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 |
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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 | 2,376 | 2,376 | N/A |
ST Male Population | 1,149 | 1,149 | N/A |
ST Female Population | 1,227 | 1,227 | N/A |
Population Density | 51 / km² | 51 / km² | N/A |