Jengging Circle - Upper Siang, Arunachal Pradesh
Jengging Circle is an administrative circle in the Upper Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Jengging Circle is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Dibrugarh Town, while the nearest airport is Along Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 42.8 km.
The total area of the circle is 526 km², including 525.87 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 808 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Jengging Circle
Jengging Circle has a total of 10 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 | Bomdo | Rural | Bomdo |
| 2 | Gosang | Rural | Gosang-Moying |
| 3 | Janbo | Rural | Janbo |
| 4 | Karko | Rural | Karko Upper |
| 5 | Kinekibo | Rural | Karko Upper |
| 6 | Moying | Rural | Gosang-Moying (East) |
| 7 | Pittung | Rural | Ramsing-Pittung |
| 8 | Ramsing | Rural | Ramsing-Pittung |
| 9 | Tageng | Rural | Karko Lower |
| 10 | Tenemoka | Rural | Gosang-Moying |
Population of Jengging Circle
As per the Census 2011, Jengging Circle has a total population of 3,293 people, consisting of 1,821 males and 1,472 females. There are 868 households in the circle with an average population density of 6 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,293 | 3,293 | 0 |
| Male Population | 1,821 | 1,821 | 0 |
| Female Population | 1,472 | 1,472 | 0 |
| Total Households | 868 | 868 | 0 |
| Population Density | 6 / km² | 6 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 1,778 literate people and 364 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,061 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) | 364 | 364 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,778 | 1,778 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,515 | 1,515 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,061 | 2,061 | 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.