Giba Circle - Upper Subansiri, Arunachal Pradesh
Giba Circle is an administrative circle in the Upper Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Giba Circle is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Dibrugarh Town, while the nearest airport is Ziro Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 54.6 km.
The total area of the circle is 463 km², including 462.54 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1103 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Giba Circle
Giba Circle has a total of 34 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 | Bami | Rural | Menga-Viii |
| 2 | Bate | Rural | Menga-Viii |
| 3 | Dargung | Rural | Menga-Viii (A) |
| 4 | Dignium | Rural | Menga-Dignium |
| 5 | Dumpin | Rural | Menga-Ii |
| 6 | Giba H.Q. | Rural | Menga-V |
| 7 | Gichi Dignium | Rural | Menga-Dignium |
| 8 | Gite Dignium | Rural | Menga-Dignium |
| 9 | Jaring | Rural | Menga-V |
| 10 | Jarjori | Rural | Menga-I (A) |
| 11 | Jitu | Rural | Menga-Ii A |
| 12 | Lengdam | Rural | Menga-Vi |
| 13 | Leriak | Rural | Menga I |
| 14 | Leya | Rural | Menga-Iv |
| 15 | Lomigaling | Rural | Menga-Ii A |
| 16 | Luchi | Rural | Menga -Iii |
| 17 | Lungte | Rural | Menga -Iii |
| 18 | Makba | Rural | Menga-Vii |
| 19 | Marging | Rural | Menga-Viii (A) |
| 20 | Markia | Rural | Menga-Vii (A) |
| 21 | Muri Yalo | Rural | Menga-Iv (A) |
| 22 | Natam | Rural | Menga-Ii |
| 23 | Peya | Rural | Menga-Viii |
| 24 | Pigia | Rural | Menga -Iii |
| 25 | Puda | Rural | Menga I |
| 26 | Pute | Rural | Menga-V |
| 27 | Rago | Rural | Menga-Vii |
| 28 | Rava | Rural | Menga-Vii (A) |
| 29 | Rebi | Rural | Menga-Ii A |
| 30 | Sarne-Yorlo | Rural | Menga-V |
| 31 | Siyobe | Rural | Menga -Iii |
| 32 | Sogum | Rural | Menga-I (A) |
| 33 | Sorum | Rural | Menga-Iv (A) |
| 34 | Yolu | Rural | Menga-Iv |
Population of Giba Circle
As per the Census 2011, Giba Circle has a total population of 5,013 people, consisting of 2,383 males and 2,630 females. There are 871 households in the circle with an average population density of 11 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,013 | 5,013 | 0 |
| Male Population | 2,383 | 2,383 | 0 |
| Female Population | 2,630 | 2,630 | 0 |
| Total Households | 871 | 871 | 0 |
| Population Density | 11 / km² | 11 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 2,653 literate people and 674 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 5,005 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) | 674 | 674 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 2,653 | 2,653 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,360 | 2,360 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 5,005 | 5,005 | 0 |
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.