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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Aktam Thungre N/A Rupa (10 km)
2Boock N/A Rupa (6 km)
3Brokpublang N/A Rupa (5 km)
4Chhikrimu N/A Rupa (5 km)
5Chillipam N/A Rupa (15 km)
6Dakahng N/A Rupa (7 km)
7Dikshipam N/A Rupa (17 km)
8Dringshingpam N/A Rupa (12 km)
9Dukumpani N/A Rupa (12 km)
10Durga Mandir N/A Rupa (15 km)
11Gachambow N/A Rupa (7 km)
12Garbow N/A Rupa (12 km)
13Jungpam N/A Rupa (7 km)
14Khangpam N/A Rupa (12 km)
15Lumbaktang Lumbaktang Rupa (25 km)
16Membachur Mukuthing Rupa (25 km)
17Mukuthing Mukuthing Rupa (18 km)
18Rupa N/A Rupa
19Thungri Thungri Rupa (10 km)
20Zekmasu Thekan N/A Rupa (5 km)
21Zomoje 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
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
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