Laju

Laju 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 Laju Block (CD) is 01694. The total area of Laju Circle is 273 km². Laju has a sex ratio of approximately 1018 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Laju Circle

Laju Circle has a total of 19 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 Laju Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Laju Lazu Laju (42 km)
2Laju H Q N/A Khonsa (42 km)
3Liangchen N/A Laju
4Longliang N/A Khonsa (34 km)
5Lonyen N/A Khonsa (46 km)
6Lower Chinhan N/A Khonsa (50 km)
7Lower Kolam N/A Khonsa (26 km)
8Lower Sinnu N/A Khonsa (31 km)
9New Kothung N/A Khonsa (53 km)
10Noglo N/A Khonsa (48 km)
11Nogna N/A Khonsa (36 km)
12Old Kothung N/A Khonsa (54 km)
13Pongkong N/A Khonsa (26 km)
14Raho N/A Khonsa (33 km)
15Sangliam N/A Khonsa (16 km)
16Thungjang N/A Khonsa (52 km)
17Tutnyu N/A Khonsa (36 km)
18Upper Chinhan N/A Khonsa (50 km)
19Upper Kolam N/A Khonsa (26 km)

Population of Laju Circle

The population profile of Laju 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 Laju 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 9,113 9,113 N/A
Male Population 4,515 4,515 N/A
Female Population 4,598 4,598 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,377 2,377 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,187 1,187 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,190 1,190 N/A
Literate Population 1,935 1,935 N/A
Literate Male Population 1,399 1,399 N/A
Literate Female Population 536 536 N/A
Illiterate Population 7,178 7,178 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 3,116 3,116 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 4,062 4,062 N/A
Total Households 1,844 1,844 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 9,113 people. Includes nearly 4,515 males and 4,598 females. Rural population is about 9,113 people.
  • There are around 2,377 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,187 boys and 1,190 girls.
  • Literate population is about 1,935 people. Non-literate population is around 7,178 people.
  • There are nearly 1,844 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Laju 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 8,983 8,983 N/A
ST Male Population 4,428 4,428 N/A
ST Female Population 4,555 4,555 N/A
Population Density 33 / km² 33 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Laju Circle is about 8,983 people, including 4,428 males and 4,555 females. Around 8,983 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 33 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 33 people per sq. km.