Rupa
Rupa 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 Rupa Block (CD) is 01572. Total area of rupa circle is 334 km². Rupa circle has a population of 6,749 peoples, out of which urban population is 3,812 while rural population is 2,937. Rupa has a sex ratio of approximately 892 females for every 1,000 males. Rupa circle has a population density of 20.21 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,615 houses in the sub-district, including 935 urban houses and 680 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 62.23% population of rupa circle is literate, out of which 66.86% males and 57.04% females are literate.
List of Villages in Rupa Circle
Rupa Circle has a total of 21 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 Rupa Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Aktam Thungre | N/A | Rupa (10 km) |
2 | Boock | N/A | Rupa (6 km) |
3 | Brokpublang | N/A | Rupa (5 km) |
4 | Chhikrimu | N/A | Rupa (5 km) |
5 | Chillipam | N/A | Rupa (15 km) |
6 | Dakahng | N/A | Rupa (7 km) |
7 | Dikshipam | N/A | Rupa (17 km) |
8 | Dringshingpam | N/A | Rupa (12 km) |
9 | Dukumpani | N/A | Rupa (12 km) |
10 | Durga Mandir | N/A | Rupa (15 km) |
11 | Gachambow | N/A | Rupa (7 km) |
12 | Garbow | N/A | Rupa (12 km) |
13 | Jungpam | N/A | Rupa (7 km) |
14 | Khangpam | N/A | Rupa (12 km) |
15 | Lumbaktang | Lumbaktang | Rupa (25 km) |
16 | Membachur | Mukuthing | Rupa (25 km) |
17 | Mukuthing | Mukuthing | Rupa (18 km) |
18 | Rupa | N/A | Rupa |
19 | Thungri | Thungri | Rupa (10 km) |
20 | Zekmasu Thekan | N/A | Rupa (5 km) |
21 | Zomoje | N/A | Rupa (1 km) |
Population of Rupa Circle
The population profile of Rupa 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 Rupa'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 | 6,749 | 2,937 | 3,812 |
Male Population | 3,567 | 1,521 | 2,046 |
Female Population | 3,182 | 1,416 | 1,766 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 836 | 404 | 432 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 423 | 195 | 228 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 413 | 209 | 204 |
Literate Population | 4,200 | 1,501 | 2,699 |
Literate Male Population | 2,385 | 837 | 1,548 |
Literate Female Population | 1,815 | 664 | 1,151 |
Illiterate Population | 2,549 | 1,436 | 1,113 |
Illiterate Male Population | 1,182 | 684 | 498 |
Illiterate Female Population | 1,367 | 752 | 615 |
Total Households | 1,615 | 680 | 935 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Rupa 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 | 2,430 | 1,129 | 1,301 |
ST Male Population | 1,203 | 543 | 660 |
ST Female Population | 1,227 | 586 | 641 |
Population Density | 20 / km² | N/A | N/A |