Longding
Longding 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 Longding Block (CD) is 01690. The total area of Longding Circle is 233 km². Longding has a sex ratio of approximately 997 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Longding Circle
Longding Circle has a total of 14 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 Longding Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chanu | Chanu | Longding |
| 2 | Chattong | Chattong | Longding |
| 3 | Langmai | N/A | Longding |
| 4 | Longphong | N/A | Longding |
| 5 | Longsom | Longsom | Longding |
| 6 | Mintong | Mintong | Longding |
| 7 | Nianu | Niaunu | Longding |
| 8 | Niausa | Niausa | Longding |
| 9 | Ozakho | Ozakho | Longding |
| 10 | Senua | Senua | Longding |
| 11 | Senua Noksa | Senua Noksa | Longding |
| 12 | Senua S C T C Camp | N/A | Longding |
| 13 | Tissa Camp | N/A | Longding |
| 14 | Zedua | Zedua | Longding |
Population of Longding Circle
The population profile of Longding 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 Longding 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 | 16,897 | 12,663 | 4,234 |
| Male Population | 8,460 | 6,202 | 2,258 |
| Female Population | 8,437 | 6,461 | 1,976 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,369 | 2,652 | 717 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,719 | 1,322 | 397 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,650 | 1,330 | 320 |
| Literate Population | 5,892 | 3,483 | 2,409 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,720 | 2,284 | 1,436 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,172 | 1,199 | 973 |
| Illiterate Population | 11,005 | 9,180 | 1,825 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,740 | 3,918 | 822 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,265 | 5,262 | 1,003 |
| Total Households | 2,924 | 1,998 | 926 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Longding Circle is around 16,897 people. This includes 8,460 males and 8,437 females. Rural population is about 12,663 (6,202 males and 6,461 females), while urban population is nearly 4,234 (2,258 males and 1,976 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 3,369 of the population, with 1,719 boys and 1,650 girls. Rural areas have 2,652 children, and urban areas have about 717 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 5,892 literate people in Longding Circle, including 3,720 literate males and 2,172 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 3,483 individuals and urban literacy covers around 2,409 people.
- About 11,005 people in Longding Circle are not literate, including 4,740 males and 6,265 females. Rural areas include 9,180 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,825 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 2,924 households, with 1,998 in villages and 926 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Longding 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 | 15,843 | 12,376 | 3,467 |
| ST Male Population | 7,826 | 6,036 | 1,790 |
| ST Female Population | 8,017 | 6,340 | 1,677 |
| Population Density | 72 / km² | N/A | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Longding Circle is about 15,843 people, including 7,826 males and 8,017 females. Around 12,376 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 3,467 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 72 people per square kilometre.