Upper Subansiri

Upper Subansiri is a district in the Arunachal Pradesh State of India. Total area of Upper Subansiri is 7,032 km². As per 2011 stats, Upper Subansiri has a population of 83,448 peoples, out of which urban population is 13,405 while rural population is 70,043. Upper Subansiri has a sex ratio of approximately 998 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 11.87 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 15,869 houses in the district, including 2,638 urban houses and 13,231 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 543 villages in upper subansiri district.

The Upper Subansiri district is further divided in to Circles / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

Nacho is the largest circle in upper subansiri district covering area of 1449.24 km² while Dumporijo is the smallest circle in upper subansiri district covering area of 128.86 km². Daporijo is the most populous whereas Taksing is the least populous circle in upper subansiri district. There are 15 circles in Upper Subansiri district. Here is the list of all Upper Subansiri Circles / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Circles in Upper Subansiri District

Population of Upper Subansiri District

The population of Upper Subansiri offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Upper Subansiri, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Upper Subansiri. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.