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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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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
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 |
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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.