Mechuka

Mechuka 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 Mechuka Block (CD) is 01622. The total area of Mechuka Circle is 745 km². Mechuka has a sex ratio of approximately 887 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Mechuka Circle

Mechuka Circle has a total of 34 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 Mechuka Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Barangang Bumjipanga Baragang Mechuka
2Bomjipanga Bumjipanga Baragang Mechuka
3Chengrong Rego Rapum Chingpong Mechuka
4Chorling Shekor Chorling Mechuka
5Dechengtung East Dechenthang Mechuka
6Dechengtung West Dechenthang Mechuka
7Dorjeeling Dorjeling Mechuka
8Galling Mechuka Galing Mechuka
9Gapo Gapo Purying Hiri Padusa Mechuka
10Gauche Mechuka Galing Mechuka
11Hiri Gapo Purying Hiri Padusa Mechuka
12Kadasila N/A Mechuka
13Karte N/A Mechuka
14Lhalung Lhalung Mechuka
15Lingdungloti Shekor Chorling Mechuka
16Lipusi Gapo Purying Hiri Padusa Mechuka
17Mechuka H Q Mechuka Mechuka
18Mechuka Village Mechuka Mechuka
19Menying N/A Mechuka
20Monigong Monigong Mechuka
21Padusa Gapo Purying Hiri Padusa Mechuka
22Pak N/A Mechuka
23Pharge Pharge Mechuka
24Purying Gapo Purying Hiri Padusa Mechuka
25Rapum Rego Rapum Chingpong Mechuka
26Rego Rego Rapum Chingpong Mechuka
27Segong Thargeling Mechuka
28Sekar Shekor Chorling Mechuka
29Singbir Singbir Yornyi Mechuka
30Sorangdem Thargeling Mechuka
31Tachinngpanga N/A Mechuka
32Thargelling Thargeling Mechuka
33Yorko Thargeling Mechuka
34Yorni Singbir Yornyi Mechuka

Population of Mechuka Circle

The population profile of Mechuka 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 Mechuka 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 5,091 5,091 N/A
Male Population 2,697 2,697 N/A
Female Population 2,394 2,394 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 780 780 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 363 363 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 417 417 N/A
Literate Population 2,467 2,467 N/A
Literate Male Population 1,626 1,626 N/A
Literate Female Population 841 841 N/A
Illiterate Population 2,624 2,624 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 1,071 1,071 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 1,553 1,553 N/A
Total Households 813 813 N/A

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

  • Total population is approximately 5,091 people. Includes nearly 2,697 males and 2,394 females. Rural population is about 5,091 people.
  • There are around 780 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 363 boys and 417 girls.
  • Literate population is about 2,467 people. Non-literate population is around 2,624 people.
  • There are nearly 813 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Mechuka 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 4,351 4,351 N/A
ST Male Population 2,015 2,015 N/A
ST Female Population 2,336 2,336 N/A
Population Density 7 / km² 7 / km² N/A

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

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Mechuka Circle is about 4,351 people, including 2,015 males and 2,336 females. Around 4,351 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 7 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 7 people per sq. km.