Basar
Basar is a Town and Circle in West Siang 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 Basar Block (CD) is 01636. The total area of Basar Circle is 346 km². Basar has a sex ratio of approximately 959 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Basar Circle
Basar Circle has a total of 30 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 Basar Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ampir | N/A | Basar |
| 2 | Angu | N/A | Basar (3 km) |
| 3 | Basar Hq | N/A | Basar |
| 4 | Bumpek | N/A | Basar (4 km) |
| 5 | Chirne | Kadi Ego Yamin Chirena | Basar (1 km) |
| 6 | Disi | Disi | Basar (12 km) |
| 7 | Echi Chiku | Esi Chiku | Basar (9 km) |
| 8 | Ego Yamin | N/A | Basar (2 km) |
| 9 | Galu | Galu Sibe | Basar (4 km) |
| 10 | Gori | Gori I | Basar (3 km) |
| 11 | Kadi | Kadi Ego Yamin Chirena | Basar (3 km) |
| 12 | Kamdak | Regi Kamdak Everest | Basar |
| 13 | Lipu Bam | N/A | Basar |
| 14 | Lipu Namchi | Esi Chiku | Basar (7 km) |
| 15 | New Bam | New Bam | Basar |
| 16 | Nyigam | Nyigam I | Basar |
| 17 | Nyobom | N/A | Basar (2 km) |
| 18 | Nyodu | Nyodu | Basar (4 km) |
| 19 | Old Bam | Bam I | Basar |
| 20 | Pagi | Pagi I | Basar (6 km) |
| 21 | Pajo | N/A | Basar (1 km) |
| 22 | Piri | Piri | Basar (29 km) |
| 23 | Regi | Regi Kamdak Everest | Basar (1 km) |
| 24 | Rete Potu | N/A | Basar (1 km) |
| 25 | Sago | Sago | Basar (18 km) |
| 26 | Sibe | Galu Sibe | Basar (12 km) |
| 27 | Siru | Galu Sibe | Basar (18 km) |
| 28 | Soi | Soi | Basar (3 km) |
| 29 | Taba | N/A | Basar (11 km) |
| 30 | Tare | N/A | Basar (3 km) |
Population of Basar Circle
The population profile of Basar 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 Basar 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 | 12,224 | 7,940 | 4,284 |
| Male Population | 6,237 | 3,958 | 2,279 |
| Female Population | 5,987 | 3,982 | 2,005 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,523 | 1,041 | 482 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 766 | 530 | 236 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 757 | 511 | 246 |
| Literate Population | 7,994 | 4,657 | 3,337 |
| Literate Male Population | 4,405 | 2,551 | 1,854 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,589 | 2,106 | 1,483 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,230 | 3,283 | 947 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,832 | 1,407 | 425 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,398 | 1,876 | 522 |
| Total Households | 2,512 | 1,448 | 1,064 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Basar Circle is around 12,224 people. This includes 6,237 males and 5,987 females. Rural population is about 7,940 (3,958 males and 3,982 females), while urban population is nearly 4,284 (2,279 males and 2,005 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 1,523 of the population, with 766 boys and 757 girls. Rural areas have 1,041 children, and urban areas have about 482 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 7,994 literate people in Basar Circle, including 4,405 literate males and 3,589 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 4,657 individuals and urban literacy covers around 3,337 people.
- About 4,230 people in Basar Circle are not literate, including 1,832 males and 2,398 females. Rural areas include 3,283 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 947 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 2,512 households, with 1,448 in villages and 1,064 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Basar 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 | 9,311 | 6,739 | 2,572 |
| ST Male Population | 4,521 | 3,269 | 1,252 |
| ST Female Population | 4,790 | 3,470 | 1,320 |
| Population Density | 35 / km² | N/A | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Basar Circle is about 9,311 people, including 4,521 males and 4,790 females. Around 6,739 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 2,572 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 35 people per square kilometre.