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, the sub-district code of Katan Block (CD) is 01668. The total area of Katan Circle is 296 km². Katan has a sex ratio of approximately 922 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Katan Circle

Katan Circle has a total of 8 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 Katan Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Jeging Camp N/A Pasighat (70 km)
2Jeru Jeru Pasighat (60 km)
3Katan H Q N/A Pasighat (58 km)
4Padu Abong N/A Pasighat (65 km)
5Padu Tangkum N/A Psaighat (62 km)
6Pongging Pongging Pasighat (100 km)
7Sibum Sibum I Pasighat (58 km)
8Silli N/A Pasighat (74 km)

Population of Katan Circle

The population profile of Katan 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 Katan 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 2,944 2,944 N/A
Male Population 1,531 1,531 N/A
Female Population 1,413 1,413 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 532 532 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 267 267 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 265 265 N/A
Literate Population 1,210 1,210 N/A
Literate Male Population 709 709 N/A
Literate Female Population 501 501 N/A
Illiterate Population 1,734 1,734 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 822 822 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 912 912 N/A
Total Households 554 554 N/A

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

  • Total population is approximately 2,944 people. Includes nearly 1,531 males and 1,413 females. Rural population is about 2,944 people.
  • There are around 532 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 267 boys and 265 girls.
  • Literate population is about 1,210 people. Non-literate population is around 1,734 people.
  • There are nearly 554 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Katan 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 2,894 2,894 N/A
ST Male Population 1,501 1,501 N/A
ST Female Population 1,393 1,393 N/A
Population Density 10 / km² 10 / km² N/A

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

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Katan Circle is about 2,894 people, including 1,501 males and 1,393 females. Around 2,894 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 10 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 10 people per sq. km.