Gelling

Gelling is a Town and Circle in Upper Siang 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 Gelling Block (CD) is 01661. The total area of Gelling Circle is 382 km². Gelling has a sex ratio of approximately 994 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Gelling Circle

Gelling Circle has a total of 6 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 Gelling Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Bishing Bishing Mayung Bona Kopu Gelling
2Bona Bishing Mayung Bona Kopu Gelling
3Gelling H Q N/A Tuting (45 km)
4Kopu Bishing Mayung Bona Kopu Gelling
5Mayum Bishing Mayung Bona Kopu Tuting (20 km)
6Norbudling N/A Gelling

Population of Gelling Circle

The population profile of Gelling 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 Gelling 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 780 780 N/A
Male Population 391 391 N/A
Female Population 389 389 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 130 130 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 64 64 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 66 66 N/A
Literate Population 288 288 N/A
Literate Male Population 160 160 N/A
Literate Female Population 128 128 N/A
Illiterate Population 492 492 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 231 231 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 261 261 N/A
Total Households 176 176 N/A

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

  • Total population is approximately 780 people. Includes nearly 391 males and 389 females. Rural population is about 780 people.
  • There are around 130 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 64 boys and 66 girls.
  • Literate population is about 288 people. Non-literate population is around 492 people.
  • There are nearly 176 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Gelling 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 550 550 N/A
ST Male Population 266 266 N/A
ST Female Population 284 284 N/A
Population Density 2 / km² 2 / km² N/A

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

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Gelling Circle is about 550 people, including 266 males and 284 females. Around 550 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 2 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 2 people per sq. km.