Showda Village - Dirang Adc, West Kameng
Showda Village is a village situated in the Dirang Adc circle of West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from Dirang and around 44 km from Bomdila. Barchipam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Showda Village village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Showda Village is 261625. The village falls under the 790101 pincode. Dirang Hq is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.
Showda Village village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Showda Village
According to the 2011 Census, Showda Village had a total population of 48 people, including 29 males and 19 females, living in 11 households. The sex ratio was 655 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 27.03%, with male literacy at 29.17% and female literacy at 23.08%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 48.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 48 | 29 | 19 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 48 | 29 | 19 |
| Literate Population | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| Illiterate Population | 38 | 22 | 16 |
Nearby Villages of Showda Village
Showda Village is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Showda Village
Public transport in the Showda Village is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dirang Hq to Showda Village is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bomdila to Showda Village is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Showda Village
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Showda Village village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Showda Village
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Showda Village village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Showda Village
Where is Showda Village located?
Showda Village village is located in Dirang Adc Circle, West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Showda Village?
The Gram Panchayat of Showda Village is Barchipam.
What is the pincode of Showda Village?
The pincode of Showda Village is 790101.
What is the population of Showda Village?
Showda Village had a total population of 48, including 29 males and 19 females.
How many households are there in Showda Village?
Showda Village had 11 households.
What is the literacy rate in Showda Village?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Showda Village was 27.03%. Male literacy was 29.17% and female literacy was 23.08%.