Upper Subansiri
Upper Subansiri is a district in the Arunachal Pradesh State of India. The total area of Upper Subansiri district is 7,032 km². There are about 543 villages in Upper Subansiri district.
For administrative convenience, Upper Subansiri district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies 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
| # | Circle (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baririjo | 414 | 2,475 |
| 2 | Chetam | 280 | 6,603 |
| 3 | Daporijo | - | 6,294 |
| 4 | Dumporijo | 129 | 4,907 |
| 5 | Giba | 463 | 5,013 |
| 6 | Gite Ripa | 204 | 2,623 |
| 7 | Gussar | 203 | 4,017 |
| 8 | Limeking | 1,041 | 1,683 |
| 9 | Maro | 138 | 3,153 |
| 10 | Nacho | 1,449 | 5,151 |
| 11 | Payeng | 258 | 2,246 |
| 12 | Puchi Geko | 248 | 4,418 |
| 13 | Siyum | 602 | 6,866 |
| 14 | Taksing | 661 | 1,295 |
| 15 | Taliha | 642 | 13,299 |
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.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83,448 | 70,043 | 13,405 |
| Total Male Population | 41,758 | 34,840 | 6,918 |
| Total Female Population | 41,690 | 35,203 | 6,487 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,475 | 10,670 | 1,805 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,332 | 5,449 | 883 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,143 | 5,221 | 922 |
| Literate Population | 45,278 | 36,059 | 9,219 |
| Literate Male Population | 24,807 | 19,615 | 5,192 |
| Literate Female Population | 20,471 | 16,444 | 4,027 |
| Illiterate Population | 38,170 | 33,984 | 4,186 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 16,951 | 15,225 | 1,726 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 21,219 | 18,759 | 2,460 |
| Households | 15,869 | 13,231 | 2,638 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Upper Subansiri district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Upper Subansiri district is 83,448, including 41,758 males and 41,690 females. In rural areas, it is 70,043, including 34,840 males and 35,203 females. In urban areas, it is 13,405, including 6,918 males and 6,487 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Upper Subansiri district is 12,475, including 6,332 boys and 6,143 girls. In rural areas, it is 10,670, including 5,449 boys and 5,221 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,805, including 883 boys and 922 girls.
- Literate population in Upper Subansiri district is around 45,278, including 24,807 males and 20,471 females. In rural areas, it is 36,059, including 19,615 males and 16,444 females. In urban areas, it is 9,219, including 5,192 males and 4,027 females.
- Illiterate population in Upper Subansiri district is about 38,170, including 16,951 males and 21,219 females. In rural areas, it is 33,984, including 15,225 males and 18,759 females. In urban areas, it is 4,186, including 1,726 males and 2,460 females.
- There are about 15,869 households in Upper Subansiri district, including 13,231 in rural areas and 2,638 in urban areas.
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.
| 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 | 78,323 | 67,960 | 10,363 |
| ST Male Population | 38,570 | 33,550 | 5,020 |
| ST Female Population | 39,753 | 34,410 | 5,343 |
| Population Density | 12 / km² | N/A | N/A |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Upper Subansiri district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Upper Subansiri district is about 78,323, including 38,570 males and 39,753 females. In rural areas, it is 67,960, including 33,550 males and 34,410 females. In urban areas, it is 10,363, including 5,020 males and 5,343 females.
- Overall population density of Upper Subansiri district is around 12 people per km².