Yingkiong Circle - Upper Siang, Arunachal Pradesh
Yingkiong 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. Yingkiong Circle is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Panitola, while the nearest airport is Along Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 49.8 km.
The total area of the circle is 524 km², including 0.00 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 956 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Yingkiong Circle
Yingkiong Circle has a total of 6 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 | 11 K.M. L/Camp | Rural | Simong West-Ii |
| 2 | Gette | Rural | Gette |
| 3 | Gobuk | Rural | Gobuk (West) |
| 4 | Halleng | Rural | Simong West-Ii |
| 5 | Pugging | Rural | Pugging |
| 6 | Simong | Rural | Simong West-Ii |
Population of Yingkiong Circle
As per the Census 2011, Yingkiong Circle has a total population of 8,573 people, consisting of 4,381 males and 4,192 females. There are 2,062 households in the circle with an average population density of 16 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,573 | 2,033 | 6,540 |
| Male Population | 4,381 | 1,017 | 3,364 |
| Female Population | 4,192 | 1,016 | 3,176 |
| Total Households | 2,062 | 467 | 1,595 |
| Population Density | 16 / km² | 0 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 5,424 literate people and 1,139 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 5,956 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) | 1,139 | 254 | 885 |
| Literate Population | 5,424 | 947 | 4,477 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,149 | 1,086 | 2,063 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 5,956 | 1,986 | 3,970 |
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.