Dirang
Dirang is a Town and Circle in West Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh. In India, a circle is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Dirang Block (CD) is 01566. Total area of dirang circle is 1,820 km². Dirang circle has a population of 18,401 peoples, out of which urban population is 3,750 while rural population is 14,651. Dirang has a sex ratio of approximately 896 females for every 1,000 males. Dirang circle has a population density of 10.11 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 4,144 houses in the sub-district, including 966 urban houses and 3,178 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 49.26% population of dirang circle is literate, out of which 55.94% males and 41.82% females are literate.
List of Villages in Dirang Circle
Dirang Circle has a total of 87 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Dirang Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | 5 Mile Village | N/A | Dirang Hq (37 km) |
2 | 6 Mile Village | N/A | Dirang Hq (36 km) |
3 | Abi Nujamsa | N/A | Dirang Hq (16 km) |
4 | Attapai Village | N/A | Dirang Hq (24 km) |
5 | Baichula | N/A | Dirang Hq (65 km) |
6 | Baisakhi | N/A | Dirang (49 km) |
7 | Bamrok Village | Mandalaphudung | Dirang Hq (68 km) |
8 | Barchipam | Barchipam | Dirang Hq (11 km) |
9 | Barsher | Namthung | Dirang Hq (15 km) |
10 | Bishum Village | Bishum Phudung | Dirang Hq (18 km) |
11 | Broksarthang | Lubrang | Broksarthang (23 km) |
12 | Brongshingpam | N/A | Dirang (32 km) |
13 | Buchupam | N/A | Dirang Hq (29 km) |
14 | Chaksem Village | N/A | Dirang Hq (13 km) |
15 | Changpa Village | Chug | Dirang Hq (15 km) |
16 | Cher Village | N/A | Dirang Hq (15 km) |
17 | Chug | Chug | Chug (6 km) |
18 | Dangsing Village | N/A | Dirang Hq (16 km) |
19 | Darbu | Darbu | Dirang Hq (19 km) |
20 | Dirang Village | Dirang Village | Dirang (5 km) |
21 | Dirme | Nyukmadung | Dirang Hq (27 km) |
22 | Ditting | N/A | Dirang (36 km) |
23 | Donglok | N/A | Dirang |
24 | Dowangba | N/A | Dirang Hq (13 km) |
25 | Dumpang | N/A | Dirang Hq (13 km) |
26 | Dundri | Senge | Dundri (25 km) |
27 | Dungmanbaha | N/A | Dirang (63 km) |
28 | Jangdong | N/A | Dirang Hq (29 km) |
29 | Khagoksa Village | N/A | Dirang Hq (16 km) |
30 | Khalibok | Khalibok | Dirang Hq (30 km) |
31 | Khassow Village | Khasso | Dirang |
32 | Khawshing Village | N/A | Dirang |
33 | Khellong | Doimara | Dirang Hq (70 km) |
34 | Khendahrong Vill | Sangti | Dirang To Khandarong (17 km) |
35 | Khoitam | Salari Koitam | Dirang Hq (36 km) |
36 | Khorung Village | Phadam Sagar Kharung | Dirang Hq (9 km) |
37 | Lachang | Khasso | Dirang To Lachung (15 km) |
38 | Laphiak Village | N/A | Dirang Hq (26 km) |
39 | Lish Gompache Vill | Lish Gompache | Dirang Hq (5 km) |
40 | Lish Gompalok | N/A | Dirang Hq (4 km) |
41 | Lish Village | Lish | Dirang Hq (7 km) |
42 | Lubrang | Lubrang | Lubrang (22 km) |
43 | Lungrom | Lish Gompache | Lungrom (11 km) |
44 | Maithang | N/A | Dirang Hq (13 km) |
45 | Mandalaphudung | Mandalaphudung | Dirang |
46 | Melongkang Vill | Nyukmadung | Dirang Hq (13 km) |
47 | Merakmu | N/A | Dirang Hq (25 km) |
48 | Mohan Camp | Nyukmadung | Dirang Hq (22 km) |
49 | Moising Village | N/A | Dirang Hq (14 km) |
50 | Munna Camp | Thembang | Dirang Hq (12 km) |
51 | Nabdi Village | N/A | Dirang Hq (7 km) |
52 | Namsalo Village | N/A | Dirang Hq (9 km) |
53 | Namsor | N/A | Dirang |
54 | Namthung | Namthung | Dirang Hq (10 km) |
55 | Ngairibaksa | N/A | Ngairibaksa (10 km) |
56 | Nginglok | N/A | Dirang |
57 | Nishithang | Chug | Dirang Hq (13 km) |
58 | Nungshingpam | N/A | Dirang Hq (36 km) |
59 | Nyukmadung | Nyukmadung | Nyukmadung (24 km) |
60 | Phadam Village | Phadam Sagar Kharung | Phadam (8 km) |
61 | Phomdong | N/A | Dirang Hq (14 km) |
62 | Phudung Village | N/A | Dirang (26 km) |
63 | Rahung | Rahung | Dirang Hq (27 km) |
64 | Rama Camp | N/A | Dirang Hq (9 km) |
65 | Ranangsher | N/A | Dirang Hq (16 km) |
66 | Rangshing Village | Phadam Sagar Kharung | Rangshing (7 km) |
67 | Richilu | N/A | Dirang Hq (16 km) |
68 | Rolamjor | N/A | Dirang Hq (20 km) |
69 | Rungja Village | N/A | Dirang Hq (31 km) |
70 | Rungjapan Village | Khasso | Dirang Hq (26 km) |
71 | Sagar Village | Phadam Sagar Kharung | Dirang Hq (9 km) |
72 | Salari | Salari Koitam | Dirang Hq (38 km) |
73 | Samtu Village | N/A | Dirang Hq (19 km) |
74 | Sanglan Village | Namthung | Dirang Hq (9 km) |
75 | Sangrila | N/A | Dirang |
76 | Sangti | Sangti | Dirang Hq (10 km) |
77 | Sappercamp Vill | Lish | Sapper Camp (12 km) |
78 | Senge | Senge | Dirang Hq (37 km) |
79 | Shingphung | N/A | Dirang |
80 | Showda Village | N/A | Dirang Hq (14 km) |
81 | Singkhartung | N/A | Singkhardung (9 km) |
82 | Tsokphuisa Village | N/A | Dirang Hq (16 km) |
83 | Verchu | N/A | Dirang |
84 | Warjung | Rahung | Dirang Hq (22 km) |
85 | Yangdarko Village | N/A | Dirang Hq (7 km) |
86 | Yewang | Yewang | Dirang Hq (1 km) |
87 | Zimthung Village | Namthung | Dirang Hq (17 km) |
Population of Dirang Circle
The population profile of Dirang Circle offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Dirang's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 18,401 | 14,651 | 3,750 |
Male Population | 9,704 | 7,776 | 1,928 |
Female Population | 8,697 | 6,875 | 1,822 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,618 | 2,152 | 466 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,299 | 1,074 | 225 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,319 | 1,078 | 241 |
Literate Population | 9,065 | 6,421 | 2,644 |
Literate Male Population | 5,428 | 3,968 | 1,460 |
Literate Female Population | 3,637 | 2,453 | 1,184 |
Illiterate Population | 9,336 | 8,230 | 1,106 |
Illiterate Male Population | 4,276 | 3,808 | 468 |
Illiterate Female Population | 5,060 | 4,422 | 638 |
Total Households | 4,144 | 3,178 | 966 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Dirang Circle , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
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 | 13,669 | 11,746 | 1,923 |
ST Male Population | 6,612 | 5,739 | 873 |
ST Female Population | 7,057 | 6,007 | 1,050 |
Population Density | 10 / km² | N/A | N/A |