Old Singa - Singa Circle, Upper Siang
Old Singa is a village situated in the Singa Circle of Upper Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from Singa and around 280 km from Yingkiong. Silipu-old-singa-simulling serves as the Gram Panchayat for Old Singa village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Old Singa is 263973. The village falls under the 791105 pincode.
Old Singa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Old Singa
According to the 2011 Census, Old Singa village had a total population of 41 people, including 18 males and 23 females, living in 10 households. The sex ratio was 1,278 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 18.92%, with male literacy at 25.00% and female literacy at 14.29%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 41 | 18 | 23 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 41 | 18 | 23 |
| Literate Population | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Illiterate Population | 34 | 14 | 20 |
Nearby Villages of Old Singa
Old Singa is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Old Singa
Old Singa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Yingkiong to Old Singa is about 280 km, with the usual travel time around ~8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Old Singa
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Old Singa village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Old Singa
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Old Singa village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Old Singa
Where is Old Singa located?
Old Singa village is located in Singa Circle Circle, Upper Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Old Singa?
The Gram Panchayat of Old Singa is Silipu-old-singa-simulling.
What is the pincode of Old Singa?
The pincode of Old Singa is 791105.
What is the population of Old Singa?
Old Singa had a total population of 41, including 18 males and 23 females.
How many households are there in Old Singa?
Old Singa had 10 households.
What is the literacy rate in Old Singa?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Old Singa was 18.92%. Male literacy was 25.00% and female literacy was 14.29%.