Zemithang Circle - Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
Zemithang Circle is an administrative circle in the Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Zemithang Circle is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Harisinga, while the nearest airport is Tezpur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 127.1 km.
The total area of the circle is 523 km², including 522.97 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1033 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Zemithang Circle
Zemithang Circle has a total of 18 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Circle, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.T.K | Rural | Gorsam |
| 2 | Brokenthang-Kharigar | Rural | Zemithang |
| 3 | Doong | Rural | Muchut |
| 4 | Gorsam | Rural | Gorsam |
| 5 | Hanggang | Rural | Gorsam |
| 6 | Kelengteng | Rural | Kharman |
| 7 | Kharman | Rural | Kharman |
| 8 | Khebleteng | Rural | Zemithang |
| 9 | Khobleteng | Rural | Khobleteng |
| 10 | Lumpo | Rural | Lumpo |
| 11 | Muchut | Rural | Muchut |
| 12 | Shakti | Rural | Shakti |
| 13 | Shoktsen | Rural | Shokten |
| 14 | Sirde | Rural | Gorsam |
| 15 | T.Gonpa | Rural | Taksang |
| 16 | Tebo | Rural | Khobleteng |
| 17 | Thikshi | Rural | Khobleteng |
| 18 | Zemithang | Rural | Zemithang |
Population of Zemithang Circle
As per the Census 2011, Zemithang Circle has a total population of 2,926 people, consisting of 1,439 males and 1,487 females. There are 731 households in the circle with an average population density of 6 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,926 | 2,926 | 0 |
| Male Population | 1,439 | 1,439 | 0 |
| Female Population | 1,487 | 1,487 | 0 |
| Total Households | 731 | 731 | 0 |
| Population Density | 6 / km² | 6 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 558 literate people and 540 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,670 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 540 | 540 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 558 | 558 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,368 | 2,368 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,670 | 2,670 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.