Namsang
Namsang 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 Namsang Block (CD) is 01684. The total area of Namsang Circle is 311 km². Namsang has a sex ratio of approximately 879 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Namsang Circle
Namsang Circle has a total of 20 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 Namsang Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aghuripather | N/A | Namsang |
| 2 | Borduria Range | N/A | Namsang |
| 3 | Coffee Plantation | N/A | Namsang |
| 4 | Dirok Mukh | N/A | Namsang |
| 5 | Hukanjuri | N/A | Namsang |
| 6 | Lamlo | N/A | Namsang |
| 7 | Longkhong | N/A | Namsang |
| 8 | Makat | N/A | Namsang |
| 9 | Mopaya | N/A | Namsang |
| 10 | Namsang | N/A | Namsang |
| 11 | Namsang H Q | N/A | Namsang |
| 12 | Namsangmukh | N/A | Namsang |
| 13 | Narottam Nagar | N/A | Namsang |
| 14 | Natun Kheti | Nutun Kheti | Namsang |
| 15 | New Subang | N/A | Namsang |
| 16 | Sipini Pather | N/A | Namsang |
| 17 | Six Mile | N/A | Namsang |
| 18 | Soha Camp | N/A | Namsang |
| 19 | Subang | N/A | Namsang |
| 20 | Wasathong | N/A | Namsang |
Population of Namsang Circle
The population profile of Namsang 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 Namsang 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 | 11,458 | 4,810 | 6,648 |
| Male Population | 6,095 | 2,702 | 3,393 |
| Female Population | 5,363 | 2,108 | 3,255 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,497 | 686 | 811 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 769 | 362 | 407 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 728 | 324 | 404 |
| Literate Population | 7,892 | 3,114 | 4,778 |
| Literate Male Population | 4,545 | 1,954 | 2,591 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,347 | 1,160 | 2,187 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,566 | 1,696 | 1,870 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,550 | 748 | 802 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,016 | 948 | 1,068 |
| Total Households | 2,521 | 914 | 1,607 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Namsang Circle is around 11,458 people. This includes 6,095 males and 5,363 females. Rural population is about 4,810 (2,702 males and 2,108 females), while urban population is nearly 6,648 (3,393 males and 3,255 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 1,497 of the population, with 769 boys and 728 girls. Rural areas have 686 children, and urban areas have about 811 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 7,892 literate people in Namsang Circle, including 4,545 literate males and 3,347 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 3,114 individuals and urban literacy covers around 4,778 people.
- About 3,566 people in Namsang Circle are not literate, including 1,550 males and 2,016 females. Rural areas include 1,696 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,870 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 2,521 households, with 914 in villages and 1,607 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Namsang 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 | 6,776 | 3,934 | 2,842 |
| ST Male Population | 3,574 | 2,199 | 1,375 |
| ST Female Population | 3,202 | 1,735 | 1,467 |
| Population Density | 37 / km² | N/A | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Namsang Circle is about 6,776 people, including 3,574 males and 3,202 females. Around 3,934 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 2,842 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 37 people per square kilometre.