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 information the sub-district code of Yingkiong Block (CD) is 01663. Total area of yingkiong circle is 524 km². Yingkiong circle has a population of 8,573 peoples, out of which urban population is 6,540 while rural population is 2,033. Yingkiong has a sex ratio of approximately 956 females for every 1,000 males. Yingkiong circle has a population density of 16.37 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 2,062 houses in the sub-district, including 1,595 urban houses and 467 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 63.27% population of yingkiong circle is literate, out of which 68.14% males and 58.18% females are literate.
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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 K M L Camp | N/A | Yingkiong (11 km) |
| 2 | 15 K M L Camp | N/A | Yingkiong |
| 3 | Gette | Gette | Yingkiong (10 km) |
| 4 | Gobuk | Gobuk | Yingkiong (26 km) |
| 5 | Halleng | N/A | Yingkiong |
| 6 | Pugging | Pugging | Yingkiong (22 km) |
| 7 | Simong | 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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Yingkiong Circle , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| 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 |