Namthung

Namthung is a village located in Dirang circle of West Kameng district in Arunachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Dirang (tehsildar office) and 52km away from district headquarter Bomdila. As per 2009 stats, Namthung village is also a gram panchayat.

Namthung has its own place in the vibrant West Kameng region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Namthung

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Namthung is 261636. Dirang Hq is nearest town to Namthung village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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Population of Namthung

Below is a concise population overview of Namthung as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 178 80 98
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 39 18 21
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 165 76 89
Literate Population 58 22 36
Illiterate Population 120 58 62

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Namthung village:

  • The total population of Namthung village is around 178, including approximately 80 males and 98 females, with a sex ratio of 1225 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 39 children aged 0–6 years in Namthung village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Namthung village has 165 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Namthung village is about 32.58%, with male literacy at 27.50% and female literacy at 36.73%.
  • There are around 38 households in Namthung village.

Connectivity of Namthung

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Namthung. As per the 2011 stats, Namthung had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Namthung

Knowing the nearby villages of Namthung helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Namthung.

Sagar Village Khorung Village Richilu Yangdarko Village Khagoksa Village Zimthung Village Barsher Ranangsher Abi Nujamsa Sanglan Village Yewang

Frequently Asked Questions about Namthung

Where is Namthung located?
Namthung village is situated in Dirang Circle, within the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Namthung?
Namthung serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Namthung as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Namthung is 178, with 80 males and 98 females.
How many households are there in Namthung as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Namthung village has a total of 38 households.
What is the literacy rate in Namthung as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Namthung is 32.58%. The male literacy rate is 27.50%, while the female literacy rate is 36.73%.