Khonsa
Khonsa is a Town and Circle in Tirap 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 Khonsa Block (CD) is 01686. The total area of Khonsa Circle is 545 km². Khonsa has a sex ratio of approximately 863 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Khonsa Circle
Khonsa Circle has a total of 52 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 Khonsa Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bogapani | N/A | Khonsa |
| 2 | Borduria | N/A | Khonsa |
| 3 | Charju Project | N/A | Khonsa |
| 4 | Chasa | N/A | Khonsa |
| 5 | Chumuithung | N/A | Khonsa |
| 6 | Holam | N/A | Khonsa |
| 7 | Jadthung | N/A | Khonsa |
| 8 | Kaimai | N/A | Khonsa |
| 9 | Kamhua | N/A | Khonsa |
| 10 | Kapu | N/A | Khonsa |
| 11 | Khela | N/A | Khonsa |
| 12 | Kheti | N/A | Khonsa |
| 13 | Khonsa | Khonsa | Khonsa |
| 14 | Khowathong | N/A | Khonsa |
| 15 | Lamsa | Lamsa | Khonsa |
| 16 | Lapnan | N/A | Khonsa |
| 17 | Laptang | N/A | Khonsa |
| 18 | Lingdonthong | N/A | Khonsa |
| 19 | Longbo | N/A | Khonsa |
| 20 | Longo | N/A | Khonsa |
| 21 | Lowangchu T E | N/A | Khonsa |
| 22 | Lowangdong T E | N/A | Khonsa |
| 23 | Luthong | Luthong | Khonsa |
| 24 | Moktowa I | N/A | Khonsa |
| 25 | Moktowa Ii | N/A | Khonsa |
| 26 | New Bunting | N/A | Khonsa |
| 27 | New Chanyak | N/A | Khonsa |
| 28 | New Katang | N/A | Khonsa |
| 29 | New Lainwang | N/A | Khonsa |
| 30 | New Laptang | N/A | Khonsa |
| 31 | New Paniduria | N/A | Khonsa |
| 32 | New Tupi | N/A | Khonsa |
| 33 | Noksa | N/A | Khonsa |
| 34 | Old Bunting | N/A | Khonsa |
| 35 | Old Chanyak | N/A | Khonsa |
| 36 | Old Katang | N/A | Khonsa |
| 37 | Old Lainwang | N/A | Khonsa |
| 38 | Old Paniduria | N/A | Khonsa |
| 39 | Old Tupi | N/A | Khonsa |
| 40 | Pansumthong | N/A | Khonsa |
| 41 | Pokham Tea Estate | N/A | Khonsa |
| 42 | Pokkom Complex | N/A | Khonsa |
| 43 | Pullong Camp | N/A | Khonsa |
| 44 | Pullong Vill | N/A | Khonsa |
| 45 | Rwd Complex | N/A | Khonsa |
| 46 | Sangtheng | N/A | Khonsa |
| 47 | Sikho | N/A | Khonsa |
| 48 | Sumsipathar | N/A | Khonsa |
| 49 | Thinsa | N/A | Khonsa |
| 50 | Tirthju | N/A | Khonsa |
| 51 | Tupi Tea Garden | N/A | Khonsa |
| 52 | Wathin | N/A | Khonsa |
Population of Khonsa Circle
The population profile of Khonsa 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 Khonsa 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 | 26,295 | 16,367 | 9,928 |
| Male Population | 14,114 | 8,346 | 5,768 |
| Female Population | 12,181 | 8,021 | 4,160 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,444 | 2,325 | 1,119 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,791 | 1,217 | 574 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,653 | 1,108 | 545 |
| Literate Population | 15,837 | 8,349 | 7,488 |
| Literate Male Population | 9,617 | 4,959 | 4,658 |
| Literate Female Population | 6,220 | 3,390 | 2,830 |
| Illiterate Population | 10,458 | 8,018 | 2,440 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,497 | 3,387 | 1,110 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 5,961 | 4,631 | 1,330 |
| Total Households | 5,355 | 3,255 | 2,100 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Khonsa Circle is around 26,295 people. This includes 14,114 males and 12,181 females. Rural population is about 16,367 (8,346 males and 8,021 females), while urban population is nearly 9,928 (5,768 males and 4,160 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 3,444 of the population, with 1,791 boys and 1,653 girls. Rural areas have 2,325 children, and urban areas have about 1,119 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 15,837 literate people in Khonsa Circle, including 9,617 literate males and 6,220 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 8,349 individuals and urban literacy covers around 7,488 people.
- About 10,458 people in Khonsa Circle are not literate, including 4,497 males and 5,961 females. Rural areas include 8,018 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 2,440 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 5,355 households, with 3,255 in villages and 2,100 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Khonsa 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 | 20,202 | 15,648 | 4,554 |
| ST Male Population | 10,040 | 7,941 | 2,099 |
| ST Female Population | 10,162 | 7,707 | 2,455 |
| Population Density | 48 / km² | N/A | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Khonsa Circle is about 20,202 people, including 10,040 males and 10,162 females. Around 15,648 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 4,554 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 48 people per square kilometre.