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 information the sub-district code of Khonsa Block (CD) is 01686. Total area of khonsa circle is 545 km². Khonsa circle has a population of 26,295 peoples, out of which urban population is 9,928 while rural population is 16,367. Khonsa has a sex ratio of approximately 863 females for every 1,000 males. Khonsa circle has a population density of 48.22 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 5,355 houses in the sub-district, including 2,100 urban houses and 3,255 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 60.23% population of khonsa circle is literate, out of which 68.14% males and 51.06% females are literate.

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.

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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Khonsa 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.