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)
1Aalo46034,916
2Bagra1613,737
3Basar34612,224
4Darak4121,303
5Daring4122,266
6Gensi3111,783
7Jomlo Mobuk1403,996
8Kamba3016,014
9Kangku5052,500
10Kaying2665,094
11Likabali3416,076
12Liromoba2864,235
13Mechuka7455,091
14Monigong1,2984,472
15Payum8722,354
16Pidi3091,036
17Rumgong2463,144
18Sibe1611,345
19Tato5232,711
20Tirbin1375,662
21Yomcha932,315

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
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
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