Soha Circle - Tirap, Arunachal Pradesh
Soha Circle is an administrative circle in the Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Soha Circle is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Margherita, while the nearest airport is Dibrugarh Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 53.9 km.
The total area of the circle is 99 km², including 99.25 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 973 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Soha Circle
Soha Circle has a total of 14 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Circle, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borak | Rural | Dongrong - Barak |
| 2 | Dongrong | Rural | Dongrong - Barak |
| 3 | Jumdang | Rural | Soha |
| 4 | Kenon | Rural | Kenon-Thalot |
| 5 | New Doidam | Rural | Doidam |
| 6 | New Phinthing | Rural | Phinthing |
| 7 | Old Doidam | Rural | Doidam |
| 8 | Old Phinthing | Rural | Phinthing |
| 9 | Six Mile | Rural | Doidam |
| 10 | Soha | Rural | Soha |
| 11 | Soha Camp | Rural | Soha |
| 12 | Thalot | Rural | Kenon-Thalot |
| 13 | Turet | Rural | Turet |
| 14 | Vivek | Rural | Turet |
Population of Soha Circle
As per the Census 2011, Soha Circle has a total population of 3,082 people, consisting of 1,562 males and 1,520 females. There are 626 households in the circle with an average population density of 31 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,082 | 3,082 | 0 |
| Male Population | 1,562 | 1,562 | 0 |
| Female Population | 1,520 | 1,520 | 0 |
| Total Households | 626 | 626 | 0 |
| Population Density | 31 / km² | 31 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 1,652 literate people and 504 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 3,006 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 504 | 504 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,652 | 1,652 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,430 | 1,430 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 3,006 | 3,006 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.