Darak Circle - West Siang, Arunachal Pradesh
Darak Circle is an administrative circle in the West Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Darak Circle is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Dibrugarh Town, while the nearest airport is Along Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 25.8 km.
The total area of the circle is 412 km², including 411.93 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1020 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Darak Circle
Darak Circle has a total of 12 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Circle, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bogo | Rural | Potom Bogo |
| 2 | Boje Kigi-Pere | Rural | Boje Darak |
| 3 | Boje Lite | Rural | Boje Darak |
| 4 | Boje Pare | Rural | Boje Darak |
| 5 | Boru Raksap | Rural | Raksap Poyom |
| 6 | Darak | Rural | Darak Camp |
| 7 | Degi Potom | Rural | Potom Bogo |
| 8 | Larmuk Potom | Rural | Potom Bogo |
| 9 | Poyom | Rural | Raksap Poyom |
| 10 | Ravi | Rural | Dego Kamki Peri |
| 11 | Sala Potom | Rural | Potom Bogo |
| 12 | Sijir Raksap | Rural | Raksap Poyom |
Population of Darak Circle
As per the Census 2011, Darak Circle has a total population of 1,303 people, consisting of 645 males and 658 females. There are 218 households in the circle with an average population density of 3 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,303 | 1,303 | 0 |
| Male Population | 645 | 645 | 0 |
| Female Population | 658 | 658 | 0 |
| Total Households | 218 | 218 | 0 |
| Population Density | 3 / km² | 3 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 694 literate people and 128 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,282 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 128 | 128 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 694 | 694 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 609 | 609 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,282 | 1,282 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.