West Kameng
West Kameng is a district in the Arunachal Pradesh State of India. Total area of West Kameng is 7,422 km². As per 2011 stats, West Kameng has a population of 83,947 peoples, out of which urban population is 15,932 while rural population is 68,015. West Kameng has a sex ratio of approximately 818 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 11.31 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 18,159 houses in the district, including 4,090 urban houses and 14,069 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 260 villages in west kameng district.
The West Kameng 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.
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 circle by population. 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) |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |