West Siang
West Siang is a district in the Arunachal Pradesh State of India. Total area of West Siang is 8,325 km². As per 2011 stats, West Siang has a population of 1,12,274 peoples, out of which urban population is 24,968 while rural population is 87,306. West Siang has a sex ratio of approximately 930 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 13.49 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 21,231 houses in the district, including 5,460 urban houses and 15,771 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 444 villages in west siang district.
The West Siang district is further divided in to Circles / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
Monigong is the largest circle in west siang district covering area of 1297.77 km² while Yomcha is the smallest circle in west siang district covering area of 93.30 km². Aalo is the most populous whereas Pidi is the least populous circle in west siang district. There are 21 circles in West Siang district. Here is the list of all West Siang Circles / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Circles in West Siang District
# | Circle (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
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1 | Aalo | 460 | 34,916 |
2 | Bagra | 161 | 3,737 |
3 | Basar | 346 | 12,224 |
4 | Darak | 412 | 1,303 |
5 | Daring | 412 | 2,266 |
6 | Gensi | 311 | 1,783 |
7 | Jomlo Mobuk | 140 | 3,996 |
8 | Kamba | 301 | 6,014 |
9 | Kangku | 505 | 2,500 |
10 | Kaying | 266 | 5,094 |
11 | Likabali | 341 | 6,076 |
12 | Liromoba | 286 | 4,235 |
13 | Mechuka | 745 | 5,091 |
14 | Monigong | 1,298 | 4,472 |
15 | Payum | 872 | 2,354 |
16 | Pidi | 309 | 1,036 |
17 | Rumgong | 246 | 3,144 |
18 | Sibe | 161 | 1,345 |
19 | Tato | 523 | 2,711 |
20 | Tirbin | 137 | 5,662 |
21 | Yomcha | 93 | 2,315 |
Population of West Siang District
The population of West Siang offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of West Siang, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 1,12,274 | 87,306 | 24,968 |
Total Male Population | 58,168 | 44,687 | 13,481 |
Total Female Population | 54,106 | 42,619 | 11,487 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,855 | 11,992 | 2,863 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,655 | 6,179 | 1,476 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,200 | 5,813 | 1,387 |
Literate Population | 64,746 | 45,874 | 18,872 |
Literate Male Population | 36,777 | 25,933 | 10,844 |
Literate Female Population | 27,969 | 19,941 | 8,028 |
Illiterate Population | 47,528 | 41,432 | 6,096 |
Illiterate Male Population | 21,391 | 18,754 | 2,637 |
Illiterate Female Population | 26,137 | 22,678 | 3,459 |
Households | 21,231 | 15,771 | 5,460 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within West Siang. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
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 | 92,783 | 78,260 | 14,523 |
ST Male Population | 45,746 | 38,874 | 6,872 |
ST Female Population | 47,037 | 39,386 | 7,651 |
Population Density | 13 / km² | N/A | N/A |