Demachang - Shergaon Circle, West Kameng
Demachang is a village situated in the Shergaon Circle of West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 95 km from Shergaon and around 155 km from Bomdila. Rowta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Demachang village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Demachang is 261780. The village covers a total geographical area of 1055 hectares and falls under the 790003 pincode. Tezpur is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.
Demachang village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Demachang
According to the 2011 Census, Demachang village had a total population of 125 people, including 72 males and 53 females, living in 28 households. The sex ratio was 736 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.00%, with male literacy at 65.52% and female literacy at 54.76%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.
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 | 125 | 72 | 53 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 25 | 14 | 11 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Literate Population | 61 | 38 | 23 |
| Illiterate Population | 64 | 34 | 30 |
Nearby Villages of Demachang
Demachang 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 Demachang
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Demachang.
| 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 Tezpur to Demachang is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bomdila to Demachang is about 155 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Demachang
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Demachang 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 Demachang
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Demachang 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 Demachang
Where is Demachang located?
Demachang village is located in Shergaon Circle Circle, West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Demachang?
The Gram Panchayat of Demachang is Rowta.
What is the pincode of Demachang?
The pincode of Demachang is 790003.
What is the population of Demachang?
Demachang had a total population of 125, including 72 males and 53 females.
How many households are there in Demachang?
Demachang had 28 households.
What is the literacy rate in Demachang?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Demachang was 61.00%. Male literacy was 65.52% and female literacy was 54.76%.