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 information the sub-district code of Gelling Block (CD) is 01661. Total area of gelling circle is 382 km². Gelling circle has a population of 780 peoples. Gelling circle has a population density of 2.039 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 176 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 36.92% population of gelling circle is literate, out of which 40.92% males and 32.90% females are literate.

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'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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Gelling Circle , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

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