Payum

Payum 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 Payum Block (CD) is 01625. The total area of Payum Circle is 872 km². Payum has a sex ratio of approximately 979 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Payum Circle

Payum Circle has a total of 15 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 Payum Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Bogu Mega Pame Bogu Payum
2Cheying N/A Payum
3Dupu Yio Molo Dupu Row Payum
4Gaming Gaming Payum
5Gasheng Gasheng Payum
6Gate Gate Payum
7Mega Mega Pame Bogu Payum
8Meying N/A Payum
9Molo Yio Molo Dupu Row Payum
10Pame Mega Pame Bogu Payum
11Payum Payum Payum
12Payum H Q Payum Payum
13Reying Mega Pame Bogu Payum
14Row Yio Molo Dupu Row Payum
15Yio Yio Molo Dupu Row Payum

Population of Payum Circle

The population profile of Payum 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 Payum 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 2,354 2,354 N/A
Male Population 1,189 1,189 N/A
Female Population 1,165 1,165 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 360 360 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 188 188 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 172 172 N/A
Literate Population 1,122 1,122 N/A
Literate Male Population 622 622 N/A
Literate Female Population 500 500 N/A
Illiterate Population 1,232 1,232 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 567 567 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 665 665 N/A
Total Households 544 544 N/A

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

  • Total population is approximately 2,354 people. Includes nearly 1,189 males and 1,165 females. Rural population is about 2,354 people.
  • There are around 360 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 188 boys and 172 girls.
  • Literate population is about 1,122 people. Non-literate population is around 1,232 people.
  • There are nearly 544 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Payum 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 2,352 2,352 N/A
ST Male Population 1,188 1,188 N/A
ST Female Population 1,164 1,164 N/A
Population Density 3 / km² 3 / km² N/A

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

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Payum Circle is about 2,352 people, including 1,188 males and 1,164 females. Around 2,352 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 3 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 3 people per sq. km.