West Kameng
West Kameng is a district in the Arunachal Pradesh State of India. The total area of West Kameng district is 7,422 km². There are about 260 villages in West Kameng district.
For administrative convenience, West Kameng 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.
There are 13 circles in West Kameng district. Here is the list of all West Kameng Circles / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Circles in West Kameng District
| # | Circle (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balemu | 322 | 816 |
| 2 | Bhalukpong | 447 | 5,042 |
| 3 | Bomdila | 30 | 9,792 |
| 4 | Dirang | 1,820 | 18,401 |
| 5 | Jamiri | 349 | 4,998 |
| 6 | Kalaktang | 775 | 6,622 |
| 7 | Kamengbari Doimara | 179 | 316 |
| 8 | Nafra | 1,509 | 7,403 |
| 9 | Rupa | 334 | 6,749 |
| 10 | Shergaon | 399 | 3,077 |
| 11 | Singchung | 608 | 14,534 |
| 12 | Thembang | 180 | 1,334 |
| 13 | Thrizino | 471 | 4,863 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils in West Kameng District
Dirang is the largest circle in west kameng district by both area and population. Bomdila is the smallest circle in west kameng district by area, while Kamengbari-Doimara is the smallest by population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Dirang | Dirang |
| Smallest Tehsil | Bomdila | Bomdila |
Population of West Kameng District
The population of West Kameng 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 West Kameng, 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 | 83,947 | 68,015 | 15,932 |
| Total Male Population | 46,155 | 37,809 | 8,346 |
| Total Female Population | 37,792 | 30,206 | 7,586 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,643 | 9,812 | 1,831 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,900 | 4,988 | 912 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,743 | 4,824 | 919 |
| Literate Population | 48,492 | 37,463 | 11,029 |
| Literate Male Population | 29,566 | 23,353 | 6,213 |
| Literate Female Population | 18,926 | 14,110 | 4,816 |
| Illiterate Population | 35,455 | 30,552 | 4,903 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 16,589 | 14,456 | 2,133 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 18,866 | 16,096 | 2,770 |
| Households | 18,159 | 14,069 | 4,090 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of West Kameng district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of West Kameng district is 83,947, including 46,155 males and 37,792 females. In rural areas, it is 68,015, including 37,809 males and 30,206 females. In urban areas, it is 15,932, including 8,346 males and 7,586 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in West Kameng district is 11,643, including 5,900 boys and 5,743 girls. In rural areas, it is 9,812, including 4,988 boys and 4,824 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,831, including 912 boys and 919 girls.
- Literate population in West Kameng district is around 48,492, including 29,566 males and 18,926 females. In rural areas, it is 37,463, including 23,353 males and 14,110 females. In urban areas, it is 11,029, including 6,213 males and 4,816 females.
- Illiterate population in West Kameng district is about 35,455, including 16,589 males and 18,866 females. In rural areas, it is 30,552, including 14,456 males and 16,096 females. In urban areas, it is 4,903, including 2,133 males and 2,770 females.
- There are about 18,159 households in West Kameng district, including 14,069 in rural areas and 4,090 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within West Kameng. 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 | 46,380 | 38,846 | 7,534 |
| ST Male Population | 22,771 | 19,104 | 3,667 |
| ST Female Population | 23,609 | 19,742 | 3,867 |
| Population Density | 11 / km² | N/A | N/A |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of West Kameng district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in West Kameng district is about 46,380, including 22,771 males and 23,609 females. In rural areas, it is 38,846, including 19,104 males and 19,742 females. In urban areas, it is 7,534, including 3,667 males and 3,867 females.
- Overall population density of West Kameng district is around 11 people per km².