Yingkiong

Yingkiong 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 Yingkiong Block (CD) is 01663. The total area of Yingkiong Circle is 524 km². Yingkiong has a sex ratio of approximately 956 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Yingkiong Circle

Yingkiong Circle has a total of 7 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 Yingkiong Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
111 K M L Camp N/A Yingkiong (11 km)
215 K M L Camp N/A Yingkiong
3Gette Gette Yingkiong (10 km)
4Gobuk Gobuk Yingkiong (26 km)
5Halleng N/A Yingkiong
6Pugging Pugging Yingkiong (22 km)
7Simong Simong East Yingkiong (12 km)

Population of Yingkiong Circle

The population profile of Yingkiong 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 Yingkiong 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 8,573 2,033 6,540
Male Population 4,381 1,017 3,364
Female Population 4,192 1,016 3,176
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,139 254 885
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 574 115 459
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 565 139 426
Literate Population 5,424 947 4,477
Literate Male Population 2,985 542 2,443
Literate Female Population 2,439 405 2,034
Illiterate Population 3,149 1,086 2,063
Illiterate Male Population 1,396 475 921
Illiterate Female Population 1,753 611 1,142
Total Households 2,062 467 1,595

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

  • Total population of Yingkiong Circle is around 8,573 people. This includes 4,381 males and 4,192 females. Rural population is about 2,033 (1,017 males and 1,016 females), while urban population is nearly 6,540 (3,364 males and 3,176 females).
  • Children aged 0–6 years make up about 1,139 of the population, with 574 boys and 565 girls. Rural areas have 254 children, and urban areas have about 885 children in this age group.
  • There are approximately 5,424 literate people in Yingkiong Circle, including 2,985 literate males and 2,439 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 947 individuals and urban literacy covers around 4,477 people.
  • About 3,149 people in Yingkiong Circle are not literate, including 1,396 males and 1,753 females. Rural areas include 1,086 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 2,063 individuals.
  • The tehsil has around 2,062 households, with 467 in villages and 1,595 in towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Yingkiong 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 5,956 1,986 3,970
ST Male Population 2,907 986 1,921
ST Female Population 3,049 1,000 2,049
Population Density 16 / km² N/A N/A

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

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Yingkiong Circle is about 5,956 people, including 2,907 males and 3,049 females. Around 1,986 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 3,970 live in towns or urban regions.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 16 people per square kilometre.