Shergaon

Shergaon 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, the sub-district code of Shergaon Block (CD) is 01571. The total area of Shergaon Circle is 399 km². Shergaon has a sex ratio of approximately 890 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Shergaon Circle

Shergaon Circle has a total of 10 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 Shergaon Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Betali N/A Shergaon
2Bhutimari N/A Shergaon
3Demachang Rowta Tezpur (85 km)
4Jigaon Jigaon Rupa (27 km)
5Mushaksing N/A Rupa (37 km)
6New Betali N/A Shergaon
7Rowta Rowta Tezpur (72 km)
8Shergaon Shergaon Rupa (40 km)
9Tenzingaon N/A Kalaktang (18 km)
10Yokmupam N/A Rupa (20 km)

Population of Shergaon Circle

The population profile of Shergaon 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 Shergaon Circle's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 3,077 3,077 N/A
Male Population 1,628 1,628 N/A
Female Population 1,449 1,449 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 357 357 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 187 187 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 170 170 N/A
Literate Population 1,793 1,793 N/A
Literate Male Population 1,003 1,003 N/A
Literate Female Population 790 790 N/A
Illiterate Population 1,284 1,284 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 625 625 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 659 659 N/A
Total Households 771 771 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 3,077 people. Includes nearly 1,628 males and 1,449 females. Rural population is about 3,077 people.
  • There are around 357 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 187 boys and 170 girls.
  • Literate population is about 1,793 people. Non-literate population is around 1,284 people.
  • There are nearly 771 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Shergaon Circle, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

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 1,230 1,230 N/A
ST Male Population 636 636 N/A
ST Female Population 594 594 N/A
Population Density 8 / km² 8 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Shergaon Circle is about 1,230 people, including 636 males and 594 females. Around 1,230 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 8 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 8 people per sq. km.