Upper Siang
Upper Siang is a district in the Arunachal Pradesh State of India. The total area of Upper Siang district is 6,590 km². There are about 98 villages in Upper Siang district.
For administrative convenience, Upper Siang district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 11 circles in Upper Siang district. Here is the list of all Upper Siang Circles / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Circles in Upper Siang District
| # | Circle (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geku | 214 | 4,445 |
| 2 | Gelling | 382 | 780 |
| 3 | Jengging | 526 | 3,293 |
| 4 | Katan | 296 | 2,944 |
| 5 | Mariyang | 586 | 6,260 |
| 6 | Migging | 519 | 857 |
| 7 | Mopom | 115 | 1,360 |
| 8 | Palling | 159 | 613 |
| 9 | Singa | 786 | 988 |
| 10 | Tuting | 2,482 | 5,207 |
| 11 | Yingkiong | 524 | 8,573 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Tuting is the largest circle in upper siang district, covering an area of 2482.23 km², while Mopom ( Adipasi ) is the smallest circle in the district, with an area of 115.12 km². Yingkiong is the most populous, whereas Palling is the least populous circle in upper siang district.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Tuting | Yingkiong |
| Smallest Tehsil | Mopom ( Adipasi ) | Mopom ( Adipasi ) |
Population of Upper Siang District
The population of Upper Siang offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Upper Siang, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 35,320 | 28,780 | 6,540 |
| Total Male Population | 18,699 | 15,335 | 3,364 |
| Total Female Population | 16,621 | 13,445 | 3,176 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,988 | 4,103 | 885 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,563 | 2,104 | 459 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,425 | 1,999 | 426 |
| Literate Population | 18,195 | 13,718 | 4,477 |
| Literate Male Population | 10,723 | 8,280 | 2,443 |
| Literate Female Population | 7,472 | 5,438 | 2,034 |
| Illiterate Population | 17,125 | 15,062 | 2,063 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 7,976 | 7,055 | 921 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 9,149 | 8,007 | 1,142 |
| Households | 7,324 | 5,729 | 1,595 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Upper Siang district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Upper Siang district is 35,320, including 18,699 males and 16,621 females. In rural areas, it is 28,780, including 15,335 males and 13,445 females. In urban areas, it is 6,540, including 3,364 males and 3,176 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Upper Siang district is 4,988, including 2,563 boys and 2,425 girls. In rural areas, it is 4,103, including 2,104 boys and 1,999 girls. In urban areas, it is 885, including 459 boys and 426 girls.
- Literate population in Upper Siang district is around 18,195, including 10,723 males and 7,472 females. In rural areas, it is 13,718, including 8,280 males and 5,438 females. In urban areas, it is 4,477, including 2,443 males and 2,034 females.
- Illiterate population in Upper Siang district is about 17,125, including 7,976 males and 9,149 females. In rural areas, it is 15,062, including 7,055 males and 8,007 females. In urban areas, it is 2,063, including 921 males and 1,142 females.
- There are about 7,324 households in Upper Siang district, including 5,729 in rural areas and 1,595 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Upper Siang. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| 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 | 28,468 | 24,498 | 3,970 |
| ST Male Population | 14,413 | 12,492 | 1,921 |
| ST Female Population | 14,055 | 12,006 | 2,049 |
| Population Density | 5 / km² | N/A | N/A |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Upper Siang district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Upper Siang district is about 28,468, including 14,413 males and 14,055 females. In rural areas, it is 24,498, including 12,492 males and 12,006 females. In urban areas, it is 3,970, including 1,921 males and 2,049 females.
- Overall population density of Upper Siang district is around 5 people per km².