Katan
Katan 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 Katan Block (CD) is 01668. Total area of katan circle is 296 km². Katan circle has a population of 2,944 peoples. Katan circle has a population density of 9.951 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 554 houses in the sub-district.
When it comes to literacy, 41.10% population of katan circle is literate, out of which 46.31% males and 35.46% females are literate. There are about 8 villages in katan circle, which you can browse from katan circle villages list (along with gram panchayat & nearest town information) below.
List of Villages in Katan Circle
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeging Camp | N/A | Pasighat (70 km) |
| 2 | Jeru | Jeru | Pasighat (60 km) |
| 3 | Katan H Q | N/A | Pasighat (58 km) |
| 4 | Padu Abong | N/A | Pasighat (65 km) |
| 5 | Padu Tangkum | N/A | Psaighat (62 km) |
| 6 | Pongging | Pongging | Pasighat (100 km) |
| 7 | Sibum | Sibum I | Pasighat (58 km) |
| 8 | Silli | N/A | Pasighat (74 km) |
Population of Katan Circle
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,944 | N/A | 2,944 |
| Male Population | 1,531 | N/A | 1,531 |
| Female Population | 1,413 | N/A | 1,413 |
| Population Density | 10 / km² | N/A | 10 / km² |
Households in Katan Circle
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 554 |
| Urban Households | N/A |
| Total Households | 554 |